Nurse Educator - Mental Health Inpatient - Full-Time - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$86,528.00 - $127,845.12

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Performs assessment of educational needs, designs, develops, implements and evaluates educational programming to meet the learning needs of Capital Health nursing staff. Coordinates, implements, and facilitates education. Uses effective communication to promote a positive environment. Demonstrates expertise through collaborative activities within and outside Capital Health (CH). Functions as a clinical resource in patient care activities. Delivers and facilitates educational programs to ensure staff competency and development related to all aspects of clinical expertise. Generates evaluation data for education and staff performance. Promotes the documentation of essential data.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Experience: Three years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility. Experience planning and conducting training programs in corporate, educational or healthcare setting. If hired on the Mother/Baby Unit, IBCLC is required within one year.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home

CPR Requirements:

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles and instructional methods. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Strong presentation, facilitation and group process skills. Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and presentation software.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Assist the manager with capturing, analyzing, and sharing STCF data such as admissions, discharges, and length of stay. Along with the manager presents systems issues with referrals, transportation, patient cases during SRC meetings. Along with the manager develops post STCF inspection action plan/remediation plans when warranted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops the orientation plan for unit based healthcare providers. Individualizes orientation plans based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process. Monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.
• Plans and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers (patients and co