Clinical Educator

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

7d•$89,356 - $124,134•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator leads onboarding and ongoing staff education for 4th floor employees, partnering with unit leadership to support quality patient care, staff development, and a positive patient and employee experience. The role promotes nursing best practices, person-centered care, and professional growth through education, communication, and collaboration. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with less than 25% travel expected. It is a full-time, day-shift role working 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3 years' experience in medical/telemetry nursing.
Currently licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.
BLS and ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing education.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage onboarding for new 4th Floor staff, including orientation, progress evaluations, and competency validation.
Maintain staff education records and regulatory compliance documentation.
Lead ongoing staff education on policies, procedures, equipment, and best practices.
Organize certifications, annual skills days, and unit-based training drills.
Support professional development, staff engagement, and quality patient care initiatives.
Uphold Registered Nurse responsibilities while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, flexibility, and commitment to the hospital's mission and values.