CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

CarePoint Health is recruiting a Perioperative Educator (Nurse Educator) to support nursing across the System.

The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses.

• (S)He is responsible and accountable for the development and application of the Standards of Care with Carepoint Health 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.
• This person must be able to present educational courses to provide foundation to incoming Operating Rooms combining virtual computer-based learning, live lectures, video presentations, and simulation and role playing
• This educator must possess professional communication and education skills, with appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans.
• The Perioperative Educator will be a clinical expert when positioned in a practice setting with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides.
• This individual will be responsible to assess the educational needs of the system on an on-going basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, educators, APNs, Management, and other healthcare providers.
• This educator will serve as a resource to all OR educators and will assist with system wide initiatives that promote optimal patient care.

The Perioperative (Nurse) Educator must possess the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current NJ RN licensure required.
• Bachelor s Degree in Nursing required, Master s Degree preferred
• CNOR Certification Required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty required.
• Education experience preferred
• BLS required.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.