Education Specialist (Emergency Department) - Contract

Education Specialist Contractor

Atlantic Partners clients seeks an Education Specialist Contractor in Paramus, NJ. The Education Specialist (Emergency Department preferred) is a professional registered nurse responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of clinical education programs within the Emergency Department. This role supports a culture of continuous learning, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care aligned with the organization's mission to serve the community. The Education Specialist collaborates with nursing leadership, quality, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff competency, promote evidence-based practice, and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs of Emergency Department staff and develop annual education and competency plans in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Design, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for new hires, including individualized onboarding and competency validation.
• Develop and deliver continuing education, in-services, and simulation-based training focused on emergency care, trauma, and critical situations.
• Facilitate American Heart Association (AHA) courses including BLS and ACLS, ensuring staff certification compliance.
• Monitor and maintain staff competencies, licensure, and required certifications in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as a clinical educator, mentor, and role model to nursing staff, promoting professional development and certification attainment.
• Integrate evidence-based practice, patient safety initiatives, infection control, and quality improvement into all education programs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote best practices in emergency care delivery.
• Participate in policy and procedure development and updates related to clinical practice and education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all education activities, competencies, and training records.
• Support a high-reliability organization culture emphasizing safety, accountability, and equity in care delivery.

Position Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Certification in specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in perioperative required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• BSN in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.