Education Specialist (Emergency Department) - Contract

Education Specialist Contractor

Atlantic Partners clients seeks an Education Specialist Contractor in Paramus, NJ. The Education Specialist 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.