Nursing Educator (RN)- Per Diem, Maternity, Weekend Days / Variable Nights, Summit NJ

1. Parent Education & Teaching

Disseminates accurate, scientifically based, and practical information regarding pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, parenting, and family life. Teaches perinatal classes based on approved department curriculum. Presents pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting as normal life events. Participates in professional development through attendance at workshops, conferences, and home study. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication skills and safety measures. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

2. Educational Methodology

Uses adult learning theory and adaptive teaching strategies to provide interactive education. Selects teaching strategies appropriate to the audience. Fosters independence, self-confidence, and communication skills. Utilizes equipment and educational resources appropriately. Evaluates learning through return demonstrations, course evaluations, and personal contact. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

3. Learning Environment

Provides a safe and comfortable classroom atmosphere that facilitates sharing and learning. Recognizes clients' rights to informed choice. Structures classes to empower students. Greets clients courteously and respectfully, responds with empathy, and demonstrates positive interpersonal skills. Acknowledges diversity in family lifestyles and cultural backgrounds while understanding students' feelings, attitudes, and beliefs. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

4. Resource & Support Role

Acts as an educational resource and support person for clients, staff from other departments, and community members. Recognizes limitations and refers students or staff to appropriate healthcare professionals when necessary. Serves as a role model for nursing students observing programs. Conducts tours of the Maternity Center as needed. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication skills. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

5. Team Collaboration

Works collaboratively with other instructors, lactation consultants, and administrative assistants. Orients new staff. Team teaches when appropriate. Assists with creating the annual class calendar. Responds to administrative requests promptly. Prepares for classes and returns equipment and supplies while considering the needs of other educators. Assists coworkers readily and substitutes for other instructors as needed. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

6. Program Improvement

Works toward improving educational offerings to meet client needs. Distributes, collects, and submits evaluations. Responds to feedback to improve teaching effectiveness. Plans, updates, evaluates, and revises course syllabi and handouts. Maintains current and accurate educational materials and remains proficient in audiovisual equipment use. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

7. Performance Improvement

Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives. Attends staff meetings. Reviews new program materials. Assists the manager in revising curriculum and handouts. Participates in performance improvement projects as requested. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

8. Records & Financial Responsibilities

Maintains class records and collects payments when necessary. Keeps attendance rosters. Requests payment from students as directed by the administrative assistant. Returns rosters and payments in a timely manner. [PD Nursing...tin 027324 | PDF]

Qualifications

1. Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

2. Required: Certification in childbirth education or an appropriate specialty area.

3. Preferred: MSN in education

4. Preferred: Bi-lingual

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.


Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.


Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).


Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT


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Whether it is the first trip to a gynecology specialist, welcoming a new baby or entering menopause, women can count on Atlantic Health System Women’s Health for quality care tailored to their unique needs at each stage of life. Our board-certified specialists provide comprehensive care for the whole woman, including wellness and prevention services and minimally invasive treatments using the latest technology. At Atlantic Health we have maternity centers with safe, welcoming environments, where fellowship-trained obstetricians, neonatology specialists, midwives and other support staff work closely together during labor and delivery. High-risk mothers and infants have seamless access to state-of-the-art neonatal medicine when necessary.