Registered Nurse Clinical Educator - Surgical Services

Position Purpose

The Clinical Educator is responsible for designing, evaluating, revising, and implementing new and current nursing education program needs and new hire orientation. They act as advisers, role models, and mentors for the staff, assisting them in their journeys from novice to expert. They exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, have excellent communication abilities, and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their field of expertise. Additionally, they assist with quality improvement, data collection, and supply chain management.

What You Will Do

• 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 continuous skill development and training for staff.
• Aid in 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 rendered to all patients in accordance with New York State, National Standards of Practice, and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program required or must be actively enrolled in a program.
• Four years’ nursing experience in required, with recent practice in the Operating Room or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
• Recent formal and informal clinical and teaching experience.
• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
• BLS is required.

Organization Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, onsite fitness center, and option for daily pay.
• Professional Development: Robust education program, generous tuition reimbursement allowance, and clinical ladder incentives to support career growth.
• Job share opportunities to promote flexibility, satisfaction, and continuous development.
• Encouragement of participation and support of community programs and outreach.
• Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
• Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Strong education program, generous tuition allowance, and clinical ladder incentives.
• Encouragement of job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Encouragement of participation and support of community programs and outreach.
• Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.