Clinical Nurse Educator - ICU - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Cortland
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: The Clinical Nurse Educator is
responsible for assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating
clinical education processes in defined specialty areas. Adult
learning theories are utilized when formulating and implementing
educational programs/activities for staff, clients, and the
community. The Clinical Nurse Educator acts as a consultant and
change agent in the development of standards of care for clinical
practice; utilizes and applies change theory in matters related to
clinical practice; applies interpersonal skills and fosters
communication when interacting with staff, patients, and other
members of the healthcare organization. The Clinical Nurse Educator
is self?directed in maintaining clinical competencies; pursues
continued excellence in clinical practice; is self?motivated in
identifying own strengths and limitations; and seeks to improve
areas of weakness. The Clinical Nurse Educator is not
administratively responsible for the supervision of other people,
but works collaboratively with Nursing Managers to assure that
standards of clinical practice are met. Education, License & Cert:
The Clinical Nurse Educator must have a BSN and current licensure
by the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse. The
Clinical Nurse Educator must have a master's degree in nursing from
an accredited program or be currently enrolled in a program leading
to an MSN within 1 year of employment, and must complete this
degree within 3 years of hire. They must also be certified in
Nursing Professional Development, preferred, or an area of clinical
specialty, as soon as eligible Experience: A minimum of three years
direct clinical experience in the specialty/with the population
served and demonstrated abilities in teaching, leadership skills,
and clinical nursing practice. Essential Functions: A.
Orientation/Onboarding 1. Collaboratively develops, coordinates and
evaluates the system orientation program for nurses, nursing
support staff and nurse leaders in conjunction with other Clinical
Nurse Educators. 2. Participates in the assessment, maintenance and
development of staff competencies on initial employee hire. 3.
Supports the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency program
(Transition to Practice) including preparation of preceptors,
goal?setting, and on?going evaluation. B. Competency Management 1.
Participates in the assessment, maintenance and development of
ongoing staff competencies 2. Conducts or coordinates in?services
for new products and equipment C. Education 1. Collaborates with
nursing staff, and Nurse Managers to identify educational criteria
to promote high quality nursing care. 2. Supports Resuscitation
Quality Improvement (RQI) training and serves as a resource to
staff utilizing this technology. 3. Assists in appropriate
multidisciplinary education with the hospital by being a planner of
and/or participant in professional programs. 4. Represents Nursing
Professional Development at the organizational and system level on
committees/teams requiring education of nursing staff. Collaborates
with other educators across the system to develop appropriate
education. 5. Organizes, conducts, and evaluates in?service and
continuing education programs for the nursing department. 6.
Maintains records of educational programs and activities of the
nursing department. D. Professional Role Development 1. Implements
and supports the Nursing Department philosophy and objectives. 2.
Encourages development of leadership skills in members of the
nursing staff. 3. Provides clinical expertise for administrative
decision making. 4. Utilizes principles of change theory to effect
smooth processes of change. 5. Participates in the interview
process of applicants for nursing positions involving leadership or
expanded role function when appropriate and/or requested. 6. Serves
as a role model for professional communication skills during
interactions with other health team members. E. Research/Evidence
Based Practice/Quality Improvement 1. Collaborates with peers in
the identification and the conduction of research to further
knowledge of clinical practice or staff development. 2. Keeps
informed of current nursing practice advancements and research
findings and provides for dissemination of research developments.
3. Advances nursing practice through evidence?based practice. 4.
Advances professional nursing through publication, organizations,
and other activities. 5. Supports performance improvement
activities by developing appropriate education related to the
topic. 6. Assists in the analysis of "Confidential Quality Reports"
data and information and provides risk management and problem
oriented educational opportunities as necessary and as requested.
F. Collaborative Partnerships 1. Collaborates with Affiliating
Agencies to coordinate learning experiences for Student Nurse
learners. 2. Coordinates/participates in interprofessional learning
activities that includes nursing staff. Other Duties: 1. It is
understood that this description is not intended to be
all?inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary
in the performance of this position. 2. Encouraged to participate
in community activities. 3. Is authorized to access medications and
storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and
duties. The pay range for this position is $40.25-62.59
Keywords: Guthrie, Syracuse , Clinical Nurse Educator - ICU - Full Time, Healthcare , Cortland, New York
