Clinical Nurse Educator - Maternal Child Health

Cayuga Medical Center; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, is hiring a Clinical Nurse Educator for Maternal Child Health to elevate patient care, lead evidence-based education programs, and support ongoing staff development onsite at Cayuga Medical Center. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years of clinical experience; BLS can be obtained during orientation.

It is a full-time, dayshift position, onsite with limited travel, offering a competitive pay range, benefits, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years Clinical experience.
• BLS (can be obtained during orientation)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates current, evidence-based clinical knowledge and best practices in nursing care while using evidence-based practice to guide decisions, practice changes, and new initiatives.
• Identifies learning needs through assessment and research, evaluates learner competency, and plans, implements, and delivers educational programs to support safe and effective clinical practice.
• Coordinates unit-level orientation and onboarding activities, supports preceptors, conducts developmental check-ins, and facilitates the continued growth and transition of nursing staff.
• staff adherence to policies, protocols, and evidence-based practices; supports competency development; and ensures education programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, academic partners, and residency programs to support quality improvement, policy development, staff engagement, and high-quality patient care

Skills

Clinical nursing

BLS certification

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

Clinical Nurse Educator-Maternal Child Health

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates current, evidence-based clinical knowledge and best practices in nursing care while using evidence-based practice to guide decisions, practice changes, and new initiatives.
• Identifies learning needs through assessment and research, evaluates learner competency, and plans, implements, and delivers educational programs to support safe and effective clinical practice.
• Coordinates unit-level orientation and onboarding activities, supports preceptors, conducts developmental check-ins, and facilitates the continued growth and transition of nursing staff.
• staff adherence to policies, protocols, and evidence-based practices; supports competency development; and ensures education programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, academic partners, and residency programs to support quality improvement, policy development, staff engagement, and high-quality patient care

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years Clinical experience
• BLS (can be obtained during orientation)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters degree or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• 3 years program leadership or education experience
• Program management – healthcare preferred

Remember: A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center
• Less than 25% travel can be expected in this role
• Full Time Days – 40 hours / week

Pay Range Disclosure

• Standard Rate of $89,356 - $124,134 per year plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].