Nursing Education Specialist – Onsite Clinical Educator

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

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the 4 South unit. You will lead onboarding and ongoing staff education, partnering with unit leadership to support quality patient care, staff development, and a positive patient and employee experience.

The role requires NY RN licensure, BSN, 3 years in medical/telemetry, and BLS/ACLS; a master’s degree in nursing education is preferred.

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 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the 4 South unit. You will lead onboarding and ongoing staff education, partnering with unit leadership to support quality patient care, staff development, and a positive patient and employee experience.

The role requires NY RN licensure, BSN, 3 years in medical/telemetry, and BLS/ACLS; a master’s degree in nursing education is preferred.