Nurse Educator NPDP - Med Surg​/Tele​/Cardiac

Position: Nurse Educator NPDP - Med Surg / Tele / Cardiac

Position Title

Nurse Educator NPDP

Location

RWJUH Rahway Hospital – 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Department

Develop Innovation & Research

Job Type

Full‑Time

Shift

Day

Pay Range

$ - $ per year

Job Overview

For more than 100 years, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway has been the trusted healthcare facility for patients and families in Union County and beyond. Our comprehensive, state‑of‑the‑art medical center offers a continuum of care that includes diagnostics, emergency care, advanced surgical treatments, a wound care center, and much more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years general practice and 3 or more years’ experience in Med Surg, Cardiac, etc. (Adult Population).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Preferred

• MSN degree (Clinical, Administration, Education).
• Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience in a service setting.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Current NJ RN Licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/ACLS required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full‑Time Day Shift
• 36 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions

The Nurse Educator NPDP is responsible for designing, teaching, evaluating, and executing educational programs for all levels of professional, technical, and ancillary staff in a variety of clinical areas and hospital departments consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, philosophy, and core values. Programs include the orientation of new employees, in‑service education relevant to the hospital environment, and continuing education offerings which are expected to maintain and improve competency and work performance.

The NPDP will assist the facility with compliance of regulatory standards, quality improvement, and programs focusing on customer service. Acts as a clinical resource, develops and oversees a monthly education calendar, reviews policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and nursing literature for evidence‑based clinical guidelines and standards of care to educate staff. Performance includes planning orientation for the registered nurse, nursing assistant, and unit assistant.

The NPDP participates in performance improvement activities, oversees and develops mentorship, preceptor, and residency programs, assesses data relevant to the learner’s progress, and interprets the appropriate information to develop group and individual learning plans. The NPDP is a clinical expert with the ability to foster the clinical development of staff that she or he guides. This individual will assess the educational needs of staff on an ongoing basis and serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, educators, APNs, management, and other healthcare providers.

The NPDP collaborates closely with the CNO, Director of Nursing and nursing management to ensure any quality issues or performance issues are resolved. The NPDP is available for all shifts for education, mentoring, and development and demonstrates job flexibility.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon
• ...and more!

Company Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

Equal

Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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