Nursing Educator (RN), Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center

Responsible for assisting with the professional role development of members of the Nursing Department as well as the implementation of programs to improve the quality of care delivered.  Principal Accountabilities: Essential Job Functions

1. Functions as clinical instructor on designated unit for local universities
2. Adheres to university adjunct professor requirements regarding curriculum and grading
3. Adheres to Atlantic Health System requirements regarding student to instructor ratio
4. Ensures students are adhering to all Atlantic Health System policies regarding parking, hygiene, and patient care requirements.
5. Participates in required on- campus activities such as simulation for clinical course
6. Gathers data to monitor student outcomes at beginning and conclusion of clinical rotation
7. Facilitates student engagement on unit and promotes AHS Nurse Externship and Hire Learner Programs 
8. Assists unit educator and clinical nurse specialist in unit-based education needs (Hire Learner Education, cross-training education, simulation days, competency days)
9. Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

Required:  1. MSN Required  2. Minimum of 2 years of Acute Care experience in a hospital setting as a Registered Nurse  3. Valid New Jersey Nursing License  Preferred:  1. Specialty Certification Required preferred  

Relevant Experience

• Recent minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.  Experience is to be in the area of JFNE specialization (i.e. Pediatrics, Pediatric Inpatient, Pediatric Emergency Department)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patient, compassionate nature
• Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians, nurses and nursing students
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems
• Education experience preferred
• NRP, ACLS, PALS preferred