LTC EDUCATION SPECIALIST | NURSING STAFF DEVELOPMENT |FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (24508)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

26d • $47 - $66

About The Position

The LTC Education Specialist supports nursing staff development at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. The role ensures nursing staff orientation meets regulatory requirements and current Medical Center policies, assesses educational needs, develops and delivers education, and maintains required documentation and records. The specialist collaborates with Nursing Administration and the Education Supervisor to address staff learning needs and changing clinical requirements.

The position develops curricula and policies, teaches continuing nursing education and other selected classes, supports patient safety, and maintains clinical competence in the area of expertise. It may involve supervising direct nursing care as part of training or evaluating orientees. The specialist also participates in committees and supports departmental quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.

The role works in well-lighted, temperature-controlled patient care and teaching areas and involves contact with patients, families, staff, and physicians. The work is fast-paced, with a usually moderate noise level and frequent prolonged standing and walking. Exposure to infections and various environmental and hazardous materials may occur. The employee must follow the Hospital’s drug- and smoke-free workplace requirements and OSHA 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 Windows computer skills, 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 regarding staff transfers; assess educational needs and document an educational plan.
• Participate in annual assessments of staff learning needs and plan in-services and programs based on those needs.
• Teach selected classes using adult-learning principles and varied 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 curricula meeting ANCC educational standards and establish plans for regular, systematic program review.
• Write policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with Clinical Departments.
• Supervise direct nursing care when necessary in the area of expertise as part of training or evaluating orientees.
• Apply and teach patient-safety principles.
• 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 and forward appropriate items to Human Resources or other defined systems; prepare reports as required.
• Participate in assigned committees.
• Provide timely, professional, caring, respectful customer service, demonstrating flexibility, knowledge, confidence, a pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality-assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create policies and procedures to address them.
• 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 departmental and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time-off policy with 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