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Education Specialist

Execu|Search Type Full time Posted 2/26/2013
Salary $87,000-$99,000 Starts 5/26/2013
NJ - New Jersey (All) - Rockaway Referral - n/a -    
Education Specialist
Location: Rockaway, NJ
Salary: $87,000-$99,000
Experience: 5.0 year(s)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: J63754
 
   

About the Opportunity

A healthcare provider is looking to add an Education Specialist to their team of professionals. The Education Specialist is responsible for staff orientation, development and continuing education for the staff in patient care areas serving all age groups.

Company Description

Healthcare Provider

Job Description

Responsibilities of the Education Specialist include:

  • Providing educationally sound programs and events which meet the needs of the staff by utilizing various tools to determine orientation, training ad continuing educational needs, evaluating program effectiveness as it relates to learning outcomes and program objectives and develop and prepare instructional/lesson plans, instructional materials and promotional aids
  • Providing orientation of new employees which may include general staff orientation, general nursing orientation, contract orientation, competency-based clinical orientation for nurses, etc.
  • Providing effective in-service training programs which may include new procedures, protocols, equipment and skill development, mandated annual education and other required training
  • Acting as a resource and liaison with other departments to improve educational processes, with contracted academic institutions clinical nursing experience and with community organizations
  • Demonstrating a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
  • Adhering to and exhibiting the company's core values
  • Maintaining confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
  • Adhering to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
  • Working collaboratively and supporting efforts of team members
  • Demonstrating exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Required Skills
  • Graduated from an NLN accredited School of Nursing
  • BSN, MSN or APN, or Masters in Education or relevant field experience
  • Two years of clinical experience
  • Two years of staff development
  • Current state nursing license
Desired Skills
  • Experience in curriculum development