Nurse Educator NPDP - Critical Care
Company: Clara Maass Medical Center
Location: Rutherford
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Educator NPDP - Critical Care Location: Clara
Maass Medical Center Department: Develop Innovation & Research Req:
0000185944 Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $95,000.00 —
$140,000.00 Annual Pay Transparency: The above reflects the
anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work
in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected
for the position will depend on several factors, including the
candidate's educational background, skills and professional
experience. Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass
Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a
complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey.
With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced
treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility
includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders,
bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency
services, and more. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a
state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000
square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit,
new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration
Area and newly expanded Emergency Department. Requirements A
Master's Degree in Nursing and/or Nursing Education is preferred;
BSN required. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is
required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Critical
Care specialty is required. Previous experience in Education or
Staff Development is required. An active NJ RN license or compact
license with NJ endorsement is required. Active BLS from the
American Heart Association is required. CCRN or PCCN Certification
is required. Certification in Nursing Professional Development is
preferred. Scheduling Requirements: Full-Time Day Shift Monday –
Friday , 40 Hours Per Week Essential Functions: The Critical Care
Nurse Educator is a Registered Professional Nurse who has expertise
in both the Critical Care and ICU Step-Down clinical settings and
nursing professional development and education. Experience for this
role includes an in-depth understanding and management of a wide
scope of critically ill patients i.e. Medical, Surgical, or Neuro
ICU. The Critical Care Nurse Educator must have an in-depth
understanding of the American Nurses Association Scope and
Standards of Practice and the Association of Critical Care Nursing
Standards. She/he is a member of the Nursing Leadership team and
supports the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and
actively participates in the shared governance process. She/he is
responsible and accountable for the development and application of
the Standards of Care and policies and procedures of Clara Maass
Medical Center—RWJBH, in an effort to enhance the quality of care
provided to patients and families. The primary function is that of
an educator, practitioner, consultant and change agent. Assesses
data relevant to the learner’s progress, and interprets the
appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual
learning plans. The Critical Care Nurse Educator is a clinical
expert with abilities to foster the clinical development of the
staff that she/he guides. This individual will be responsible for
assessing the educational needs of the staff on an ongoing basis
and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, fellow
educators, management, allied professional employees and other
healthcare providers. In addition to the aforementioned skills, the
Perioperative Nurse Educator must possess clinical experience,
training, and education aligned with their specialty practice area
of focus. The Critical Care Nurse Educator will assist in the
onboarding, orientation and clinical practice evaluation of the RNs
and professional employees in the Critical Care and Step-Down
areas. The Nurse Educator will participate in the Nurse Residency
Program. Qualified applicants for this role need demonstrated
clinical competency in the Critical Care environment consistent
with the Association of Critical Care Nursing Standards of
Practice. The Nurse Educator may assist in other departments as
clinically requested by nursing leadership. Demonstrated teaching
ability is required for the position. Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits
and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of
everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our
market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and
resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial,
personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and
resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including
Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and
Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability
and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness
Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and
Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ
Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more! Let’s shape the future of
healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be
dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In
addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a
competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare
benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee
assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and
personal growth. Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is
the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable
manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every
member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of
creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one
community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New
Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient
care, education, and research to address both the clinical and
social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly
make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey.
From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating
educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly
benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of
residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination
for treating complex health conditions or improving community
health through local programs and education.
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