Nurse Educator NPDP

Implements theory-based nursing practice and enhances cost-effective quality patient care through the roles of educator, leader, mentor, preceptor, consultant, researcher and role model.

About the role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Clinical Instructor for the Develop Innovation & Research Department, at Monmouth Medical Center. Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care. For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments – i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas - and medical errors, etc.
• Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in achieving optimal patient outcomes
• Completes assessment of competency skills on all staff on an annual basis
• Consults with the staff nurse, Clinical Directors, physicians, administrators, other professionals and health care agencies on practice related issues, as appropriate
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing orientation in collaboration with Clinical Director, orientee and preceptor
• Coordinates and participates in general nursing education programs, i.e. orientation
• Develops and conducts educational programs based on skills, knowledge base and educational needs of the nursing staff, patients and families
• Develops nursing standards of practice, standards of patient care and policies and procedures with staff registered nurses
• Aids in the implementation through education
• Enhances own professional growth and development through continuing education, independent study and participation in professional organizations

Qualifications

• BS/BSN Minimum of three years current experience in areas of specialization required
• One-year experience with demonstrated leadership/management required
• Certifications and licenses required: BLS and ACLS through AHA, Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• PREFERRED: ED degree in Nursing or related health field preferred
• If Masters is non-nursing, BSN preferred
• Minimum of one-year education, teaching, preceptor or other experience

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accidental Death Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Programs, Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance), Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time Day

Essential Functions

• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments – i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas - and medical errors, etc.
• Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in achieving optimal patient outcomes

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer