Education Specialist - Nursing Staff Development - Full-Time Day Shift (22627)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Education Specialist to join their Nursing Staff Development team. This full-time role focuses on ensuring that all nursing staff receive high-quality, up-to-date education that meets regulatory requirements and supports the evolving clinical needs of the profession. The specialist will play a key role in developing and delivering orientation programs, in-service training, and continuing education initiatives, utilizing principles of adult learning and various teaching methods, including electronic learning. This position requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and professional learning environment.

Requirements

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Basic computer skills in Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure all orientation programs for newly appointed nursing staff and ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BNBMC policy and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration for staff transfers, assessing educational needs and documenting an Educational Plan.
• Participate in the annual assessment of staff learning needs and plan in-services and programs accordingly.
• Teach selected classes using principles of adult learning and various teaching methods, including electronic learning, and document educational activities.
• Participate and teach continuing nursing education programs that offer continuing education credit.
• Collaborate with Nursing Administration to meet the changing clinical requirements of the profession through education.
• Write and develop curriculum that meets ANCC educational standards and ensure regular systematic review of all programs.
• Write policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with the Clinical Department.
• Utilize different teaching methods, including electronic learning, to provide education and required documentation for educational activities.
• Supervise direct nursing care, when necessary, as part of conducting training or evaluation of orientees.
• Effectively and appropriately apply and teach principles of patient safety.
• Maintain clinical competence in the clinical area of expertise.
• Effectively utilize the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate and current educational records, ensuring appropriate items are forwarded to Human Resources and preparing required reports.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Adhere to Customer Service Performance expectations, ensuring all responses are timely, professional, caring, and respectful.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Be familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy including ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level