Nursing Educator Full Time Days 8a-4p Atlantic Health Newton /Hackettstown Medical Center
About The Position
The Nursing Educator assists with the professional role development of Nursing Department members and implements programs to improve the quality of care. The role supports consistent on-the-job training, prepares trainers and preceptors to educate staff effectively, and consults with nurses on integrating new learning into practice and identifying educational resources and options. Working with the Operations team, the Nursing Educator helps identify and implement changes in nursing practice, supports patient safety and well-being, and recommends improvements to patient care, procedures, equipment, and supplies. The role coordinates nursing orientation, including RN transition to practice, and education for preceptors, mentors, charge nurses, students, and clinical education partners. It also coordinates nursing contact hours, participates in shared and professional governance, and supports ANCC accreditation processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Specialty certification.
- At least 3 years of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.
- Valid New Jersey nursing license.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
- Patient and compassionate nature.
- Ability to work as part of a team alongside physicians and nurses.
- Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensure on-the-job training is consistent with established guidelines.
- Ensure site trainers and preceptors have the knowledge, tools, and attitude needed to train staff effectively.
- Serve as a formal and informal consultant, helping nurses integrate new learning into practice, identify problems and educational resources, and select educational options.
- Work with the Operations team to identify changes in nursing practice and facilitate the initiation, adoption, and adaptation of changes.
- Support excellence in patient care by self-monitoring and taking action as needed to ensure patient safety and well-being; identify existing and potential problems and take effective action.
- Identify needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment, and supplies, and make recommendations.
- Coordinate nursing department orientation processes, including RN transition to practice.
- Educate new preceptors, mentors, and charge nurses.
- Coordinate the preparation and delivery of nursing contact hours.
- Participate in nursing and interdisciplinary shared/professional governance at the hospital and system levels.
- Coordinate educational experiences for high school students.
- Support onboarding and coordination of student nurse clinical education experiences with college/university faculty and clinical affiliations.
- Participate in ANCC accreditation processes, including PTAP, Pathway to Excellence, and Magnet accreditations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
