Job Overview:
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 practice role transitions, including the RN Residency Program. Develops and implements initial and ongoing competencies alongside department leadership.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school or university
• Master's Degree Education, Nursing and/or Health Related Field or post-master's certificate in education
• At least three years’ experience in emergency nursing
• Five years in acute care clinical services
• Two years in professional development/education
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Telemetry, stepdown, or IMC experience
• Two years in QI, EBP, Research

Certifications and Licenses Required:

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

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day shift
• 37.5 hrs. weekly
• Travel throughout RWJBH

Essential Functions:
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. 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.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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