Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey
Master's Degree in Nursing required
Five years of nursing practice experience
At least three years of experience in an acute hospital setting
Experience in staff development preferred
BLS (CPR) certification required
Responsibilities
Function as an Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator
Develop and expand staff competencies in patient/family-centered care
Serve as a positive role model and skilled communicator
Facilitate learning and improvement in multi-disciplinary forums
Utilize extensive knowledge of adult learning techniques
Foster collaborative relationships to achieve high staff performance
Ensure compliance with various healthcare standards and policies
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive team environment
Engagement in innovative care delivery practices
Access to diverse learning forums
Contribution to patient/family-centered care initiatives
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Educational Specialist position is to function as an Educator, Consultant, Researcher and Administrator in support in developing and expanding staff competencies to perform safely, effectively, and financially productive in a patient/family center Model of Care Delivery.
The Education Specialist is a positive role model, skilled communicator/facilitator, and non-territorial team player with solid teaching/learning skills. He/she is skilled at interfacing with broad and diverse groups in multi-disciplinary forums facilitated to learn, improve, and innovate care delivery. The Education Specialist has extensive knowledge of adult learning techniques, Evidence Based Practice/Practice Based Evidence Skills, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice for Staff Development, The Joint Commission Standards, National Patient Safety Goals, Department of Health Standards, Policy and Procedures of patient/Family Centered Principles. He/she engenders confidence and trust and fosters collaborative/collegial relationships that generate high staff achievement and goals.
Qualifications
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Master's Degree in Nursing required. Five (5) years of nursing practice experience required in which at least three (3) years of experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in staff development preferred. BLS (CPR) required.
