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Clinical Educator

  • Syracuse
  • Registered Nurses
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Nov 9 2026
  • Clinical Nurse Education
  • State of New York
  • TH CTS Inservice Educator 1, NSSL4
  • 91685
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Clinical Educator will be involved in the development, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of educational activities through the centralized Clinical Nursing Education Team and by supporting designated Nursing Units. They will function as an overall educational resource/contact. The Clinical Educator is responsible for the coordination of clinical education activities, curriculum development, and design that focuses on the development of the expertise of patient care staff. The Clinical Educator will coordinate and evaluate hospital-wide and unit-specific educational activities and programs in collaboration with nursing leadership and clinical experts (i.e., unit managers, clinical leaders, clinical training specialists, and directors) and PDL.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN required. Master's degree in Nursing and four (4) years of satisfactory clinical experience providing direct patient care required. CPR-BLS is required by the time of appointment. Formal or informal teaching experience (including clinical teaching consultation and practice).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent inpatient pediatric nursing experience with expertise in the care of hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Specialty pediatric certification, such as Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or equivalent pediatric nursing credential.
  • Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering pediatric-focused education, orientation, and competency programs.
  • Experience using instructional design methodologies and educational technologies.
  • Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC).

Work Days:

Days with flexible hours to meet department needs

Message to Applicants:

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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