Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Educator

Elcor Nursing & Rehab Center / Cayuga Nursing & Rehab Center – Per Diem positions in Horseheads, New York and Ithaca, New York.

About the role

The Nurse Educator plans, coordinates, and delivers educational programs for nursing and clinical staff. This role promotes continuous learning, professional development, clinical excellence, and safe, high-quality patient care throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate orientation programs for new nursing staff and patient care team members
• Develop and deliver engaging educational sessions, classroom instruction, and clinical training programs
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification and provide ongoing emergency response education
• Assess educational and competency needs related to clinical practice, equipment, policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support staff development and performance improvement efforts
• Conduct competency evaluations and implement remediation or additional training when needed
• Create evidence-based educational materials and continuing education opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of training attendance and educational activities in compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission and NYSDOH requirements
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods including presentations, online learning modules, simulations, demonstrations, and hands-on training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience
• 1 year long-term care experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through NYSED
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Benefits

• Competitive pay & sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, team-focused work environment