Education Specialist Periop​/Ambulatory In Nursing Education Day Shift

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We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Education Specialist.

• Assures all orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff including ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BNBMC policy and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration for the transfer of staff, assessing their educational needs and documenting an Educational Plan.
• Participates in the annual assessment of staff identified learning needs; plans in‑services and programs based on those needs.
• Teach selected classes using principles of adult learning and utilize different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation of educational activities.
• Participates and teaches continuing nursing education programs, which offer nursing continuing education credit which expands and or enhances 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.
• Write 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 of 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.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

• 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.

• BSN in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required.

Works in well‑lighted, temperature‑controlled, patient care and teaching areas. Contact with patients, families, staff, and…