Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
Location: Morris Cancer Center
Department: Development Innovation & Research
Job Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Salary Range: $112,254.90 - $142,156.86 annually
Salary Transparency:
This reflects the expected annual salary range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
Job Overview
Our organization is looking for a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner/Clinical Educator to join our Oncology team at the Morris Cancer Center located on the New Brunswick campus.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (mandatory)
- A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient Oncology settings.
- Certification in the nursing specialty relevant to the NPDP role (mandatory)
- At least 2 years of experience in the nursing specialty pertinent to the NPDP role (mandatory)
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or enrollment in an MSN program nearing completion; Doctorate preferred
- NPDPs in specific specialty areas may have additional job-specific qualifications, as applicable
Certifications and Licenses
- Current BLS and ACLS Certification
- Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey
Scheduling Requirements
- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend commitments
- Full-Time
Essential Functions
- Design and implement orientation plans, develop continuing education programs, and conduct in-service training in line with NJ Board of Nursing regulations, the Code of Ethics, and institutional policies.
- Evaluate and implement educational activities/programs for new hires.
- Maintain employee training records.
- Act as an educational resource and advocate for learning within the Nursing Division.
- Ensure compliance with competency requirements set by regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide education that promotes quality and best practices.
- Design, implement, and assess educational and training programs based on adult learning principles; ensure adherence to regulatory and Provider Unit standards, including contact hour programs and in-service education.
- Identify and assess skills necessary for competency validation.
- Communicate information about educational/training programs available through our organization to various departments.
- Facilitate opportunities for staff to enhance their knowledge in high-risk and challenging situations.
- Support professional role development and transitions, including the RN Residency Program, nurse externship, and experiences for nursing students.
- Represent the nursing professional development specialty in hospital-wide/system-wide committees and councils, sharing information as needed.
- Facilitate learning experiences for nurse externs and nursing students.
- Encourage and support scholarly inquiry.
- Contribute to enhancing service quality and productivity.
- Lead initiatives in Nursing Professional Development to translate evidence-based findings into practical applications.
Benefits and Perks
Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through various partners, including local sports teams and service providers!
Why Choose Us?
We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity, while ensuring an exceptional work environment for all team members. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As New Jersey's foremost academic health system, we are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in high-quality patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.
Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer