Registered Nurse/Educator Full Time Days ICU Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job description

Responsible for ensuring successful academic and personal development of licensed practical nursing students through clinical instruction.
Principal Accountabilities:
Supports clinical excellence through orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education to meet educational and developmental needs of staff. Coordinates training programs, mentors new clinicians, and promotes evidence-based practice. Ensures regulatory compliance, fosters a safe environment, and contributes to quality improvement and professional governance initiatives.
Job Function 01 Planning: Demonstrates strong organizational and clinical judgment by accurately anticipating resource needs, identifying discrete tasks, setting priorities, and defining dependencies to ensure timely and efficient execution of responsibilities. Maintains high performance standards even when adapting to changes in major assignments. Uses time effectively and follows through to resolve issues. Within the nursing process, accurately documents assessments using unit-specific tools in accordance with hospital policies. Prioritizes patient needs, implements appropriate interventions, and evaluates their effectiveness, revising the plan of care as necessary. Proactively anticipates discharge needs to support continuity of care.
Job Function 02 Educational Assessment & Professional Practice: Serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team, patients, and families by mentoring, precepting, and actively participating in the orientation of new employees. Engages in huddles, rounding, bedside reports, and team communication to foster collaboration and continuity of care. Promotes professional development through advocacy for specialty certification and continuing education, while recognizing personal limitations and seeking appropriate resources to broaden knowledge. Demonstrates ability to assess educational and professional development needs using performance improvement data, course evaluations, and needs assessments to establish goals and priorities. Differentiates educational needs from system issues and communicates feedback on staff performance and progress to appropriate leadership. Actively contributes to Unit-Based Shared Governance and interdepartmental committees, serving as a unit liaison when requested and supporting the Magnet journey. Prioritizes creating a positive work environment focused on teamwork and recognition of individual excellence.
Job Function 03 Nurse Education Training & Development: Develops and provides educational programs and conferences for team members. Supports socialization, education, and training of novice clinicians by serving as mentor. Identifies strengths and weaknesses in the clinical practice of team members and completes competency assessments, supports annual evaluations. Attends monthly Educator meetings and communicates new information. Acts as a conduit for new policies and procedures.
Job Function 04 Orientation and Staff Development Criteria: Facilitate and evaluate unit orientation for new employees with the management team. Maintain hospital and unit-specific annual competencies. Maintain orientation manuals and educational files. Actively participate in unit-specific skills days. Provide counseling and guidance on orientation and educational needs. Act as a liaison for staff regarding educational matters. Identify areas for clinical and professional development. Encourage and facilitate learning experiences for staff. Assist in identifying and counseling staff on job-related issues. Provide recommendations/documentation related to hiring, termination, and promotion.
Job Function 05: Ensures compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health, and hospital standards. Fulfills all regulatory, licensure, annual competency, and mandatory training requirements. Promotes high-quality patient care by developing and interpreting the hospitals and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care, enforcing adherence to state nursing regulations and other governing bodies. Actively participates in patient safety initiatives and performance improvement efforts. Develops, implements, and monitors action plans in response to survey findings or unit-specific issues. Maintains and regularly updates unit policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and regulatory expectations.
Job Function 06 Response to Emergency Situations Criteria: Recognizes emergency situations promptly. Immediately initiates appropriate emergency procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using emergency equipment. Ensure emergency equipment is properly checked and maintained. Implements emergency protocols effectively. Works cooperatively with coworke
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in acute care or relevant area.
• BSN, BLS, or ACLS required.

Preferred:
1. Master's degree in Nursing or related field.