Nurse Educator NPDP - Generalist Per Diem at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000233441

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $64.83 - $64.83 per hour

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.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: Formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey’s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community’s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school or university.
• A Master’s degree in Education, Nursing, and/or Health Related Field post-master's certificate in education is preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Five (5) years in Acute Care Clinical Experience.
• Two (2) years in Professional Development / Education.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Evenings 3:00PM - 11:00PM
• One Weekend Per Month (Saturday & Sunday) required

Essential Functions: Responsible for participating in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of education and training for hospital associates. Educates and mentors nursing staff on quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Facilitates professional role development and practices role transitions, including the RN Residency Program. Develops and implements initial and ongoing competencies alongside department leadership. Demonstrates effective teaching skills through appropriate instruction methodologies; communicates principles of adult education and applies adult learning theory when conducting programs. Provides for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education. Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals. Visible and accessible to clinical staff. Additional duties and responsibilities as delegated within NPD Scope and Standards of Practice. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and independent prioritization of responsibilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.