Education Specialist | Nursing Staff Development |Full-Time Day Shift (24508)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring an Education Specialist in Nursing Staff Development to provide education and training for nursing staff. The position assures that orientation programs for newly appointed nursing staff, including ancillary nursing personnel, meet regulatory requirements and remain current with Medical Center policies and procedures. Working with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration, the specialist assesses staff educational needs, develops educational plans, and plans learning activities based on annual assessments of identified needs.

The specialist teaches classes and continuing nursing education programs using adult-learning principles and a range of instructional methods, including electronic learning. The role develops and reviews curriculum to meet ANCC educational standards, writes department or clinical policies and procedures, maintains educational records, and prepares reports. It also involves collaboration with Nursing Administration, participation in committees, and, when necessary, supervision of direct nursing care in the specialist’s area of expertise during training or evaluation. The specialist maintains clinical competence, applies and teaches patient-safety principles, and follows Medical Center policies, quality and safety programs, infection-control standards, and its Code of Conduct.

The job is based in well-lighted, temperature-controlled patient-care and teaching areas, with contact with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Work is fast-paced, with usually moderate noise. The position may involve exposure to infections and environmental or other hazardous materials, and frequent prolonged standing and walking. The employee must adhere to the Hospital’s drug- and smoke-free work environment and OSHA mandates and precautions.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey RN licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification.
• At least 1 year of long-term care experience within the past 5 years.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience.
• BSN in Nursing.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Knowledge of adult-learning principles.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Basic computer skills in Windows, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a specialty.
• Certification as a C.N.A. instructor.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orientation programs for newly appointed nursing staff, including ancillary nursing personnel, meet regulatory requirements and reflect current Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration on staff transfers; assess educational needs and document an educational plan.
• Participate in annual assessments of staff learning needs and plan in-services and programs accordingly.
• Teach selected classes using adult-learning principles and varied teaching methods, including electronic learning, and document educational activities.
• Participate in and teach continuing nursing education programs that offer nursing continuing education credit.
• Collaborate with Nursing Administration to address changing clinical requirements through education.
• Write and develop curriculum that meets ANCC educational standards, and establish plans for regular, systematic program review.
• Write policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with a Clinical Department, and identify and address gaps in existing policies and procedures.
• Supervise direct nursing care when necessary in the area of expertise as part of training or evaluation of orientees.
• Apply and teach patient-safety principles and maintain clinical competence in the area of expertise.
• Use the hospital computer system in accordance with job responsibilities and hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate, current educational records; forward appropriate materials to Human Resources or other designated systems and prepare required reports.
• Participate in assigned committees.
• Provide timely, professional, caring, and respectful customer service, demonstrating respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, patience, and helpfulness.
• Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality-assurance programs, safety standards, environmental standards, and infection-control standards.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and be familiar with its Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.
• Hourly pay range of $46.94–$66.43, commensurate with experience; differentials are listed for weekend, evening, night, and charge work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time