Nurse Educator NPDP - Maternal Child Health

Job Title: Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000245699

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $114,500.00 — $145,000.00 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.

Since 1865, 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.
• BSN is required.
• Five (5) years in Acute Care Clinical Experience.
• Three (3) years of RN experience in Maternal/Child services such as L&D and Mother/Baby (L&D experience required).
• Previous L&D OR Experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of Professional Development and/or Education experience.
• Master's degree in Education, Nursing, and/or Health Related Field post-master's certificate in education.
• Specialty Board Certification.
• Proof of publication.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• A current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey is required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• American Heart Association ACLS provider preferred/required within 6 months.
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) required.
• Specialty nursing certification such as RNC-OB and/or Nursing Professional Development—Board Certified/NPD-BC preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Day Shift
• 37.5 Hrs Weekly
• No Holidays
• Occasional Off Shift Needs for Rounding / Orientation

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.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer