Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Staff Development Educator provides the overall education and clinical direction of the facility. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, s/he is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating educational programs. S/he manages the facility compliance on regulating standards, quality improvement, and programs focusing on customer service. Coordinates the Infection Control within the confines of established policies and procedures, including; surveillance, identification, and analysis of problem areas.

A day in the life of a Staff Development Educator  at Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehab can be described as:

 

• 1. Manages the facilities mandatory in-services including:
  • Plans, organizes and directs in-service meetings ensuring staff participation to promote professional growth for al nursing staff. 
  • Maintains and updates content of in-service to ensure current research/evidence-based practices are being utilized. o Assist in evaluation of staff competency.
  • Develop, implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orientates new employees to the facility, its policy and procedures to his/her duties and position.
  • Monitors staff performance to ensure compliance with established safety regulation in the use of equipment and supplies
  • Maintains accurate compliance records and in-service hours of staff participation
• Counsels, employees, provides support and fosters professional growth. Assess individual and collective learning needs of staff and provides appropriate education.
• Assists supervisors and charge nurses as necessary. Acts as a resource person and role model for clinical staff.
• Educates staff as needed regarding safety procedures for documenting reports and all accompanying paperwork.
• Assists in investigation of safety reports.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring process for staff
• Determines solutions to problems; implements infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems
• Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.
• Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Senior VP Clinical Services, & Infection Control Medical Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.
• Tailors approach to specific audiences and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.
• Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.
• Assists in presentation of reports including but not limited to; Antibiotic Resistance (MRSA, VRE, & TRE) reports, the Critical Care Study, C. difficile reports, Bacteremia reports, T. B. reports and P.I. activities( Needle stick Prevention and Sharps Eval.
• Assists in the collection and analyzing of data for surveillance statistics and identification of trends as necessary.
• Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.
• Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection
• Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.
• Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations.
• Maintains & updates policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections).
• Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.
• Assists in review of the environmental aspects of Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.

• BSN or be currently enrolled in a BSN Program
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience
• CPA or CFA Education
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Certificate for OASIS Specialist - Clinical Preferred 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $90,750.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.