Job Summary
The Educational Specialist functions as an educator, advisor, and researcher committed to enhancing staff skills in alignment with a patient-focused approach to healthcare. This role involves leading interdisciplinary discussions aimed at optimizing care delivery while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and patient safety objectives.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate interdisciplinary forums to promote best practices in patient care.
- Support the development of staff competencies in line with updated clinical standards.
- Contribute to the advancement of patient safety initiatives.
- Engage in research activities to enhance educational methodologies in nursing.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse licensure in New Jersey.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- A minimum of five years of nursing experience.
- At least three years of experience in an acute care hospital environment.
University Hospital, Newark NJ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
