Job Description

Clinical Education Coordinator (RN)

Finger Lakes Health

Are you passionate about developing nurses, advancing clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes? Finger Lakes Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Education Coordinator (RN) to lead education, competency, and professional development initiatives across our acute care settings.

In this highly collaborative leadership role, you'll partner with nursing leaders to ensure our teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll also serve as the Stroke Program Coordinator, helping advance our Primary Stroke Center through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education and competency programs.
• Conduct educational needs assessments and create learning opportunities based on identified needs.
• Coordinate orientation, continuing education, annual competencies, and leadership development initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support professional growth for nursing staff.
• Partner with nursing leadership to improve quality, patient safety, and staff engagement.
• Serve as a clinical educator, consultant, facilitator, and change agent throughout the organization.
• Coordinate and support Finger Lakes Health's Primary Stroke Center program in collaboration with administration, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure educational programs support regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Required

• BSN
• Recent Experience in Critical Care/ICU and ER
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 4 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of leadership or management experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications (obtained through the RQI system during clinical orientation).
• Moderate Sedation competency within six months of hire.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice.
• Experience developing educational programs and evaluating competency.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred

• Master's Degree or Currently enrolled and pursuing a Master's Degree
• Formal teaching or clinical education experience.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and New York State Department of Health standards for acute care.

Why Join Finger Lakes Health?

At Finger Lakes Health, we're committed to creating an environment where nurses thrive professionally while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. As our Clinical Education Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to influence nursing practice, mentor future leaders, and make a lasting impact on patient care throughout our organization.

If you're an experienced RN who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and leading clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary: $98,762.00-$109,523.00

Based on experience as an educator

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