Nurse Educator (RN) Wound Care

Nurse Educator (RN) Wound CareReq #:

Category:Nurse Educator

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:Develop Innovation & Research

Pay Range:$95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Location:

201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Educator Wound Care

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department: Develop Innovation & Research

Req#:

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $95,000.00 — $140,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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: First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for designing, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for all levels of professional, technical, and ancillary staff in a variety of critical care 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/or improve competency and work performance. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MSN or MSN-Nursing Education.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty required.

• Experience in Education or Staff Development required.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

Preferred:

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.

• Completion of clinical experience in an NLN accredited school preferred.

• WOCN Certification preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification are required.

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement is required.

• Wound Care Certification or eligibility to sit a Certification exam is required.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

• Monday through Friday with shift flexibility to meet departmental needs

Essential Functions:

• The Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who has expertise in the clinical setting and nursing professional development and education. Experience for this role includes an in-depth understanding and management of a wide scope of patients.

• The Nurse Educator must have an in-depth understanding of the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing Standards.

• 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 Newark Beth Israel 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 Ancillary 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 to assess the educational needs of the staff on an on-going basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, fellow educators, management, allied professional employees and other healthcare providers.

• In addition to the aforementioned skills, the Nurse Educator must possess clinical experience, training, and education aligned with their specialty practice area of focus.

• The Nurse Educator will assist in the onboarding, orientation and clinical practice evaluation of Ancillary Staff

• 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.

Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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, and Verizon

• ….and more!

Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Healthis 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 Healthaims 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer