Clinical Nurse Educator Onsite: Onboarding & Quality Care

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

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the 4 South unit at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. This full-time, day-shift role entails leading onboarding and ongoing staff education to support quality patient care and professional growth.

The educator will promote nursing best practices, person-centered care, and collaboration across units, with a focus on staff development and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 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, ACLS

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage onboarding for 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.

Skills

3 years’ experience in medical/teleMET

BLS

ACLS

New York RN license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the 4 South unit at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. This full-time, day-shift role entails leading onboarding and ongoing staff education to support quality patient care and professional growth.

The educator will promote nursing best practices, person-centered care, and collaboration across units, with a focus on staff development and a positive employee experience.