Educator RN - Oncology Units

Title:

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Location:

Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Category:
Nurses

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

RWJBH is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner / Clinical Educator for our Oncology areas at the Morris Cancer Center at New Brunswick campus.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)
• At least 5 years of nursing experience in oncology inpatient & outpatient areas.
• Certification in nursing specialty of the given NPDP role (required)
• 2 years of experience in nursing specialty of the given NPDP role (required)

• MSN or enrollment in MSN program nearing completion or Doctorate preferred
• NPDPs for certain specialty areas may also have job specific qualifications, when appropriate

• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday with some weekend commitment required
• Full Time

• Plan and design orientation plans, develop and provide continuing education, and conduct in‑service programs in accordance with NJ Board of Nursing regulations, Code of Ethics, and institutional guidelines.
• Implement and evaluate educational activities/programs for dedicated orientees.
• Develop and maintain employee records.
• Serve as a resource for education and promote education in the Nursing Division.
• Maintain competencies required by regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create and deliver education ensuring quality and best practice.
• Design, implement, and evaluate education and training programs using adult learning principles; maintain compliance with regulatory and Provider Unit standards, including contact hour programs and in‑service education.
• Assess and identify skills appropriate for competency validation.
• Disseminate information to departments regarding education/training programs offered by RWJBarnabas Health.
• Provide opportunities for enhancing staff knowledge on high risk and problem-prone situations.
• Facilitate professional role development and practice role transitions, including the RN Residency Program, nurse externship, and nursing student experiences.
• Represent nursing professional development specialty in hospital-wide/system-wide committees and councils; disseminate information accordingly.
• Facilitate experiences and learning opportunities for nurse externs and nursing students.
• Promote and assist in scholarly inquiry.
• Contribute to improving quality services and productivity.
• Lead NPD initiatives for translating evidence-based findings into practice research.

• 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 partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)

Equal Opportunity Employer