Nurse Educator NPDP Critical Care Champion

About the Role

The Nurse Educator in Critical Care is a registered nurse responsible for staff development, clinical education, and ensuring quality patient care in ICU and Step-Down units.

Responsibilities

• Assess staff educational needs and develop individualized and group learning plans.
• Serve as a clinical expert, practitioner, and consultant to foster staff development.
• Assist in onboarding, orientation, and evaluating nurses and healthcare staff.
• Support the Nurse Residency Program and participate in shared governance.
• Ensure adherence to Standards of Care, policies, and standards from professional organizations.
• Provide clinical guidance and act as a change agent within the organization.
• Support other departments as needed, demonstrating clinical competency aligned with critical care standards.

Requirements

• BSN required; Master's preferred in Nursing or Nursing Education.
• Minimum two years' experience in Critical Care.
• Active RN license (NJ or compact with NJ endorsement) and BLS certification.
• CCRNe or PCCN certification required; Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
• Proven teaching ability and strong clinical expertise in Critical Care settings.

Skills

• Leadership
• Clinical expertise
• Teaching ability
• Commitment to quality improvement