Nursing Clinical Educator: Shape Patient Care & Education

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY, seeks a Nursing Clinical Educator, Decentralized, to plan and provide educational offerings for nursing staff, support entry into practice, and ongoing education to enhance patient care. You will work with Nursing Leadership to implement evidence-based practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes simulations, staff development, and collaboration with department leadership to elevate practice and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current NYS nursing licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of appropriate nursing practice.
• BSN Required.
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring, as applicable to area worked.
• Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring, as required below and as applicable to area worked.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Department of Education and assumes responsibility for staff education in cooperation with Nursing Leadership and the Department of Education.
• Uses evidenced based practice to guide decisions and development of new initiatives, practices changes and implementation.
• Responsible for simulations/drills and the maintenance of equipment and supplies used for simulation and drills.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and nursing leadership team on educational programs and required updates.
• Recommends orientation, training and education programs that will enhance employee performance, satisfaction and continued development.
• Provides education in an organized manner to all staff. Educates and updates staff on policy changes, new equipment, and process changes within departments and the organization.
• Assists the Nurse Manager(s) to coordinate the orientation and onboarding process of new employees at the unit level and serves as a resource for preceptors in collaboration with the Department of Education.
• Meets routinely with new staff and preceptor(s) to evaluate progression.
• Participates in or assists with the evaluation of new employees at 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Meets routinely with new staff and preceptors to evaluate progression.
• Ensures orientation and continuing education, preparation and implementation to meet all regulatory requirements including: The Joint Commission, NYS Department of Health, all department specific requirements. and regulatory requirements for the specific area.
• Assesses, supervises, evaluates, and provides feedback to staff on compliance and evidence-based protocols.
• Measures, documents, and supports competency of staff.
• Identifies and addresses deficiencies in staff competence in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Collaborates to ensure timely completion of ongoing competencies for all
• Participates in auditing documentation, electronic record optimization, and competency compliance and provides staff education accordingly.
• Participates in the peer review process and interviews staff and other peers as assigned
• Participates in unit based, Division of Nursing, Department of Education, and Medical Center committees as needed.
• Responsible for updates and renewals of unit-based policies in collaboration with the Providers, Nursing Leadership Team and necessary stakeholders.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Clinical education

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

AWHONN EFM

Instructor certification

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

Job description

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY, seeks a Nursing Clinical Educator, Decentralized, to plan and provide educational offerings for nursing staff, support entry into practice, and ongoing education to enhance patient care. You will work with Nursing Leadership to implement evidence-based practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes simulations, staff development, and collaboration with department leadership to elevate practice and outcomes.