Registered Nurse Clinical Educator - Surgical Services

Trinity Health

18d•$43 - $59

About The Position

The Clinical Educator designs, evaluates, revises, and implements nursing education programs and new-hire orientation. Acting as an adviser, role model, and mentor, the educator supports staff development from novice to expert and applies leadership, communication, and comprehensive specialty knowledge. The education team also assists with quality improvement, data collection, and supply chain management. The role collaborates on and facilitates clinical education and orientation in its area of expertise; prepares, delivers, and supervises global and unit-specific education; supports staff competency and preceptor education; and consults on best practices. The educator monitors departmental or specialty quality metrics and helps ensure patient care meets New York State requirements, national standards of practice, and clinical service standards. This is a full-time, day-shift position. The stated pay range is $43.30–$59.20 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, and education and potentially varying by location. The employer describes comprehensive benefits, professional-development support, and scheduling options intended to help balance work, school, and personal commitments.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current Registered Nurse licensure in New York State.
Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program, or active enrollment in such a program.
At least four years of nursing experience, including recent practice in an Operating Room or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
Recent formal and informal clinical and teaching experience.
Maintain licensure and certifications according to New York State regulations and specialty-area requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Specialty credentialing and an educational degree according to the clinical practice specialty area.
General computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Collaborate, communicate, and facilitate clinical education and orientation in the area of expertise.
Prepare, deliver, and supervise global and unit-specific clinical education.
Maintain proficiency in the area of expertise and support ongoing staff skill development and training.
Assist with ongoing competency and preceptor education.
Consult to recommend best practices.
Participate in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department or specialty.
Ensure quality care is delivered in accordance with New York State requirements, national standards of practice, and clinical service standards of care and practice.
Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise and responsibility.
Acquire and maintain skills needed to support the philosophy of patient-centered care.