Nurse Educator NPDP - Med Surg / Tele / Cardiac

Job Title: Nurse Educator NPDP

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000225353

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $103,351.00 - $145,986.00 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: For more than 100 years, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway has been the trusted healthcare facility for patients and families in Union County and beyond. Our comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical center offers a continuum of care that includes diagnostics, emergency care, advanced surgical treatments, a wound care center, and much more.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years general practice and 3 or more years' experience in Med Surg, Cardiac, etc. (Adult Population)
• Experience with Microsoft Word Documents, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Preferred:

• MSN degree (Clinical, Administration, Education).
• Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience in a service setting.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current NJ RN Licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/ACLS required.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time Day Shift
• 36 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions: The Nurse Educator NPDP is responsible for designing, teaching, and evaluating and executing educational programs for all levels of professional, technical, and ancillary staff in a variety of clinical areas and hospital departments consistent with the hospital's mission, vision, philosophy, and core values. Programs include the orientation of new employees, in-service education relevant to the hospital environment, and continuing education offerings which are expected to maintain and/improve competency and work performance. The NPDP will assist the facility with compliance of regulatory standards, quality improvement, and programs focusing on customer service. Acts a clinical resource, develops and oversees a monthly education calendar. Reviews policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and nursing literature for evidence-based clinical guidelines and standards of care to educate staff. Performance includes planning orientation for the registered nurse, nursing assistant, and unit assistant. The NPDP participates in performance improvement activities. Oversees and develops a mentor, preceptor, residency programs. Assesses data relevant to the learner's progress, and interprets the appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans. The NPDP is a clinical expert with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides. This individual will be responsible for assessing the educational needs of the staff on an ongoing basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, educators, APNs, Management, and other healthcare providers. Collaborates closely with the CNO, Director of Nursing and nursing management to ensure any quality issues or performance issues are resolved. The NPDP is available for all shifts, for purposes of education, mentoring, and development and demonstrates job flexibility.

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.