Registered Nurse Specialist, Clinical Educator

Job Description

Job Description

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About Finger Lakes Community Health:

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities, and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.

Benefits Offered:

• Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidays
• Medical insurance with a 90%+ employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution
• Robust PTO offerings 
• Education reimbursement

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse Specialist, Clinical Educator supports the development and performance of the nursing team across all clinical sites. This position assists with recruitment, orientation, and ongoing competency assessment of nursing staff to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. In addition to educator responsibilities, the RN Specialist also functions as a Registered Nurse as needed to support clinical operations.

Main Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Collaborate with clinical leadership and Human Resources to support recruitment efforts for nursing positions.
• Participate in the interview and selection process by providing input on clinical qualifications and role alignment.
• Support the onboarding process by coordinating training schedules, competency evaluations, and mentorship assignments.

Clinical Education & Training

• Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical training sessions for nursing staff based on identified needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop educational materials, procedure guides, and competency checklists to support continuous learning and standardization of care.
• Facilitate skill-building workshops, in-service trainings, and continuing education programs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and disseminate updates to nursing staff.
• Provide direct patient care and perform RN duties as needed to support clinical operations and ensure adequate coverage.

Competency & Performance Monitoring

• Conduct regular competency assessments and observations of nursing staff to ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
• Track completion of mandatory training, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide feedback, coaching, or additional training as needed.
• Participate in annual reviews of clinical procedures and assist with updating clinical policies and protocols.

Employee Health

• Support employee health initiatives, including vaccinations, health screenings, and exposure follow-up.
• Conduct and document annual fit testing for clinical staff in compliance with OSHA and infection control standards.

Quality Improvement

• Partner with nursing leadership to evaluate training outcomes, staff performance, and departmental needs.
• Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to nursing education and performance.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Certification or diploma from an accredited nursing program.
  

Qualifications :

• 3+ years in a healthcare or customer service setting, acting as a subject matter expert and operating independently required.
• A valid government-issued photo identification document is required.
• Current CPR certification through a HRSA accepted agency is required (can be provided upon employment).
• A current, unrestricted, NYS Registered Nurse license is required.
• Completion of continuing education in accordance to NYS licensing renewal and privileging requirements.
• Proficient in supporting care coordination and applying clinical protocols.
• Leads improvement of techniques and practices from data results.
• Serves as point of contact or trainer for staff developing skills.
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate needs and identify process gaps.
• Applies advanced expertise to identify complex and recurring challenges.

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting/Standing: Prolonged sitting with occasional standing or walking.
  
• Computer Use: Frequent typing and prolonged screen time.
• Moderate Lifting: Regularly lifting or carrying items weighing between 15-40 pounds.
• Visual: Clear vision for reading and inspections.
• Hearing Clarity: Ability to hear conversations in person or in virtual communications.
• Noise Sensitivity: Work may require filtering background noise to focus on speech or signals.

Work Environment:

• Health Center/Clinic: Work within a healthcare facility, interacting with patients and staff.
• Fast-Paced: Busy environment with multiple priorities to manage and changing business needs that require problem-solving skills.
• Office Hours: Standard business hours, with occasional extended shifts based on clinic needs.
• OSHA Level 1

Finger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly from BambooHR (View email address on ziprecruiter.com) and may appear as spam.