Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner Intermediate Care Units (IMCU) FT Day in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000264463

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $115,657.80 - $150,355.14 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner– RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

This role might be for you if: 

• You have expertise in education and/or specific area of nursing practice and is based in a nursing division of service,
• You are responsible and accountable for the development and application of the Standards of care with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children s Hospital of New Jersey in an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and families
• The primary function is that of an educator, practitioner, consultant and change agent
• Able to assess data relevant to the learner's progress and interpret the appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans
• The NPD Practitioner is a clinical expert when positioned in a practice setting with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that he/she guides
• Assess the educational needs of the staff on an ongoing basis and to serve as a resource or coach for the nursing staff education team, management, and other healthcare providers
• Assess learning needs of a group of employees and identifies priority learning needs in congruence with organizational goals trended data and regulatory standards
• Plans designs and develops learning performance initiatives to meet identified priority learning needs
• Coordinates and implements cost effective learning performance initiatives designed to close the performance gap or to raise the performance bar
• Leads complex work groups to increase the performance of staff and enhances performance improvement initiatives
• Evaluates documents and reports outcomes
• Acts as a change agent for new departmental organizational processes
• Coaches and develops other educators and acts as a role model in building supportive and collaborative work relationships with others
• Serves as a clinical resource for the nursing staff and health care provided to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Disseminates recent innovations and research findings relevant to education nursing practice and patient outcomes to foster evidence base practice
• Links nurses to professional development and other relevant resources
• Designs and implements evaluation plans for programs and projects
• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement and a current American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS Certification . A Master’s degree in Nursing as is prior Educator/Preceptor experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Minimum (5) five years of current or recent acute care hospital experience. This position offers a Full-time Day schedule 37.5 hours per week. Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs, allowing you to build strong relationships while maintaining balance.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer