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Registered Nurse - Clinical Leader

  • Syracuse
  • Registered Nurses
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Mar 17 2026
  • CG-4E-Med/Surg
  • State of New York
  • Registered Nurse 2(T&RC) Grade 20
  • 85676
  • PEF (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services)

Job Summary:

The Clinical Leader provides operations based support to the nursing unit and exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values acting in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures. Provides consistent day to day leadership and clinical expertise on the unit that drives customer service, quality, and the Patient Experience. Participates in the Clinical Advancement Program and is an active member of the unit leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience in an acute care specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Nights

Message to Applicants:

Please note, all applicants are invited to apply, however, only internal transfers are considered for the first 15 days.

Recruitment Office:

Nursing Recruitment Office

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

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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