Director, Education Development and Special Projects

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Director, Team Health Education Development and Special Projects, with oversight of the Vice President of Team Health (TH), is a central part of TH's management team that works collaboratively to implement strategic and development planning and also works independently to create and oversee the implementation of an integrated approach to process improvement, education, certification, accreditation, grants, research, residencies, engagement, and awards. This role will also have dotted-line clinical oversight for the Team Health Case Management department, ensuring efficient coordination of care for work-related injuries.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible related work experience in Healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 5 years management/leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in education and program/curriculum design.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with regulatory standards and compliance (e.g., OSHA, NJDOHSS, CDC, TJC, etc.).
• Project management, process improvement and strategic planning experience.
• Data management, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Health Care, Business, or other field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Project Management Professional Certification.
• OSHA 10 Hour Training.
• Certified Health Safety Professional.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist, if an RN.
• Certification in Lean Six-Sigma Processes.