Nurse Instructor In Nursing Staff Development Per-Diem 23524

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Nurse Instructor.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS certification American Heart Association BLS instructor certification
• ACLS and IV certification (Acute care)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Basic computer skills (Word Processing, Windows>95).
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission,. Vision, and Values Statements.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, delivers and evaluates orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff.
• Plans, develops, develops and evaluates orientation programs and/or supplemental training programs for ancillary nursing personnel.
• Provides educational guidance and develops special programs and learning activities for individuals and groups of employees selected for expanded roles, additional responsibilities, special projects, new programs, etc.
• Develops and provides continuing education programs and staff development programs to assist nursing personnel to acquire, maintain and/or increase knowledge and competence in fulfilling the expectations of their role.
• Assists nursing personnel in adapting to changes in the organization and needs of the patient population.
• Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates educational offerings for all members of the nursing staff.
• Maintains level of educational offerings to ensure attainment of requirement for licensed and non-licensed hospital employees
• Participates in activities which contribute to the organization and performance of the Education Department (i.e., formulates guidelines, policies, participates on committees.)
• Provides direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training for orientees.
• Effectively and appropriately applies and teaches principles of infection control and safety.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains accurate and current educational records, assuring that appropriate items are forwarded to Human Resources for inclusion in personnel files.
• Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Serves as resource for clinical and management information models.
• Participates in Q.A. committee and nursing committees.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level