Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Educator (RN) Medical-Surgical & Oncology Per Diem

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Development Innovation & Research

Req#: 47119

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $64.83-$64.83 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:  Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Nursing and/or Nursing Education is required. 
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Medical Surgical specialty is required. 
• Previous experience in Education or Staff Development is required. 
• An active NJ RN license or compact license with NJ endorsement is required. 
• Active BLS from the American Heart Association is required. 
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development is preferred. 

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Day Shift
• Monday–Friday 

Essential Functions:

• The Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who has expertise in both the clinical setting and nursing professional development and education. 
• She/he is a member of the Nursing Leadership team and supports the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and actively participates in the shared governance process.
• She/he is responsible and accountable for the development and application of the Standards of Care and policies and procedures of Clara Maass Medical Center—RWJBH, in an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and families.
• The primary function is that of an educator, practitioner, consultant and change agent.  Assesses data relevant to the learner’s progress, and interprets the appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans.
• The Nurse Educator is a clinical expert with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides. This individual will be responsible for assessing the educational needs of the staff on an ongoing basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, fellow educators, management, allied professional employees and other healthcare providers. 
• The Nurse Educator will participate in the Nurse Residency Program.   
• The Nurse Educator may assist in other departments as clinically requested by nursing leadership. Demonstrated teaching ability is required for the position.
• 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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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