Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Overview

Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Days

Location:

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Employer:

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) – Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy

Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) works in collaboration with Staff Development, Patient Satisfaction, Infection Control, and Quality Management. The CNE has responsibilities in the Perth and Old Bridge divisions and may flex to support both divisions as needed. The CNE ensures adherence to established policies, protocols, regulations, standards and serves as a Magnet Champion.

• Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
• Coordinate or conduct educational programs or in-service training sessions on topics such as clinical procedures.
• Work in collaboration with staff development to ensure transformational requirements.
• Develop nursing service philosophies, goals, policies, priorities, or procedures.
• Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, or evaluate standards of nursing practice in specialty areas such as pediatrics, acute care, trauma, and geriatrics.
• Identify training needs or conduct training sessions.
• Instruct nursing staff in areas such as the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of disability, illness, management, technology, resources, etc.
• Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or infection control standards.
• Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Participate in Magnet as a Magnet Champion to promote/educate Magnet Philosophy.
• Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.
• Participate in clinical research projects such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authorities.
• Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients, or by analyzing patient records.
• Prepare reports for patient throughput and establish clear guidelines for CMS outcomes.
• Ensure, track, document and organize credentials/certifications for all Nursing Staff.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
• Assist in discharge planning for treated and released patients.
• Direct or supervise nursing care staff in the provision of patient specialized therapy.
• Attend and participate in department staff meetings; review and sign off on minutes as needed.
• Mentor/resource to new staff and students; share knowledge and skills with team members.
• Serve on committees as assigned and perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Licensures,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the area of specialty

• Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing Education
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a classroom instructor in either a hospital professional development department or a school of professional nursing, or 2 years in the area of specialty
• Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods, and contact hour application

Minimum rate of $51.12 Hourly. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay and may be adjusted based on factors such as market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, location, internal equity, and budget.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Some jobs may also be eligible for shift differentials or incentives.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. Hackensack Meridian Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran.