Nursing Professional Development Practitioner/Nurse Educator

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000209893

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 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:
Responsible for participating in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of education and training for hospital associates.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN degree
• At least 5 years RN experience in acute care clinical services
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• MSN Education, Nursing and/or Health Related Field or post-master's certificate in education
• At least 3 years RN experience in pediatrics and/or pediatric intensive care
• Additional Labor and Deliver, Mother/Baby, Antepartum RN experience favorable
• 2 years in professional development/education preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable—remove when posting):

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of NJ
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• PALS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider preferred
• Specialty nursing certification such as Certified Pediatric Nurse and/or Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified/NPD-BC preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day shift
• 37.5 hours weekly
• Travel throughout RWJBH possible

Essential Functions:

• Provides for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education
• Develops, implements, and validates initial and ongoing competencies
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills through appropriate instructional methodologies
• Applies principles of adult learning theory when conducting programs
• Facilitates professional role development and practice role transitions
• Educates and mentors nursing staff on quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Maintains simulation lab and equipment; provides simulation experiences and encourages use of simulation in educational programs
• Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals and departments
• Represents Nursing Professional Development/NPD specialty in hospital-wide/system-wide committees and councils; disseminates information accordingly
• Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously
• 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 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

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer