Educational Specialist Details

Educational Specialist

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position DetailsRecruitment/Posting Title Educational Specialist
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey
OverviewRUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES:

Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.

We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient- centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.

CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Educational Specialist (Oncology Nursing) for the Office of Human Research Services at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Oncology Nurse Education Specialist is to support educational growth and development for a diverse staff while working closely with the management team of Nursing & Office of Human Research Services (OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. This position will play a key role in all components of education, training and mentoring of clinical research staff in their mastery of cancer content with an emphasis on clinical trials. An ability to collaborate with others is key. In addition to being an integral part of the clinical research team, this position should demonstrate the ability to form and maintain professional relationships beyond Nursing & OHRS supporting the continuous learning needs of CINJ Oncology Group’s affiliates. Works with management to assure that all clinical research conducted within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines as well as applicable Institutional, State and Federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, this position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives established by the management team.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Responsible for developing educational programs, curricula, courses and learning materials for clinical research staff.
• Develops and coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation.
• Develops and coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care and develops evidence-based educational materials.
• Training and development of staff. Responds to day-to-day operations and concerns of newly hired staff and reports on progress of new staff member to supervisor, needed.
• Serves as an educational consultant to staff within Nursing and OHRS and stakeholders across the Rutgers University community.
• Supports nursing and OHRS departmental research activities.

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Exempt
Grade 05S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 97909.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 123853.000
Annual Maximum Salary 149800.000
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description Non-Union
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field. Five (5) years of nursing experience, which shall include clinical educator or nursing instructor experience required.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oncore™), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing the in the State of New Jersey. BLS Certification required.
• Two (2) years of oncology experience preferred. OCN certification preferred.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment in addition to clinical setting, which may include exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions
Posting Number 21ST2914
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a Master's Degree in nursing or nursing education?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five years of nursing experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have current BLS certification?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application