EDUCATION SPECIALIST PERIOP/AMBULATORY IN NURSING EDUCATION FULL TIME DAY SHIFT 25043

Job Duties

• Affirms all orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff including ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BNBMC policy and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration for the transfer of staff, assesses their educational needs, documents, and creates an Educational Plan.
• Participates in the annual assessment of staff identified learning needs; plans in-services and programs based on those needs.
• Teaches selected classes using principles of adult learning and utilizes different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation of educational activities.
• Teaches continuing nursing education programs, which offer nursing continuing education credit expanding and enhancing the staff’s knowledge.
• Works collaboratively with Nursing Administration to meet the changing clinical requirements of the profession through education.
• Writes and develops curriculum that meets educational standards of ANCC; establishes a plan and ensures regular systematic review of all programs.
• Writes policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with the Clinical Department.
• Utilizes different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation for educational activities.
• Supervises direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training and or evaluation of orientees.
• Effectively and appropriately applies and teaches principles patient safety.
• Maintains clinical competence in clinical area of expertise.
• 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 or other defined systems; prepares reports as required.
• Participates in committees as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• 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. Certification in specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in perioperative required.
• Teaching Experience Preferred.
• 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.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the positions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Works in well-lighted, temperature-controlled, patient care and teaching areas.
• Contact with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The noise level is usually moderate; work is fast paced.
• Exposure to infections, environmental hazards, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gasses, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical and other hazardous materials.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $46.94-$66.43/ Hour DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR