Director (RN) Center for Professional Development, Innovation & Research

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing Education, in alignment with the Center for Professional Development, Innovation, and Research- is a registered professional nurse that leads and manages innovation in clinical nursing practice to include nursing care delivery models, achievement of Nursing Strategic Planning and alignment with RWJBH corporate nursing goals.

Under the Leadership of the AVP, the Director provides leadership and oversight to the planning, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical development and nursing quality outcomes.

The Director assist to provide leadership for Magnet initiatives. Collaborates with Patient Care Services departments as required and according to NJ DOH mandates, TJC recommendations, or identified needs.

Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.

Assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resources, persons and programs available.

Collaborates with the Quality and Standards department to assure high quality care.

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Nursing required

DNP or PhD preferred or in process

Current New Jersey RN license required.

Minimum of 10 years nursing experience, and previous management experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years nursing experience, and previous management experience required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Goal and outcome oriented

Demonstrated Leadership and Management Skills

Additional Information

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.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety.

The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state’s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns.

The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital).

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including :

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation / Personal / Holiday / Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement