Ambulatory Clinical Educator

Ambulatory Clinical Educator (RN)

Salary Range: $40.48-$63.27/hr based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated Ambulatory Clinical Educator (RN) to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, the Clinical Educator provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Each supports the development of nursing and fosters empowerment as a result of knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs via facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. The Ambulatory Clinical Educator will work closely with the SHMG Director of Nursing and Nurse Residency Coordinator to lead the SHMG RN Residency Program. In addition, as a role model, the Clinical Educator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within Saratoga Hospital to meet the needs of the diverse units across the entities of Saratoga Hospital.

What You'll Do

Educator:

• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates education plans based on identified needs of the learner and organization related to initial and ongoing competencies, and educational programs and professional development
• Uses a variety of methodologies to incorporate adult learning principles in engaging the learner for desired outcomes

Consultant:

• Collaborates as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and project relating to policy, procedure and program development
• Responds to regulatory mandates and identified needs to promote quality patient care and safety

Researcher:

• Supports and participates in the integration of research into practice
• Interprets, communicates and incorporates research findings into program planning and staff development

Facilitator:

• Facilitates the adult learning process, coordinates educational activities by identifying and recruiting internal and external resources

SHMG Nurse Residency Coordinator:

• Will work in conjunction with the Nurse Residency Coordinator and SHMG Director of Nursing Practice to coordinate rotations and education.
• Functions as an educational expert providing supervision, coaching, and evaluation for the selected graduate nurses or professional learners.
• Will assist with recruitment of residents and developing innovative strategies for retention of the graduate nurses at Saratoga Hospital.
• Is responsible for the development and implementation of program curriculum using AAACN guidelines and best practice.
• Will be responsible for oversight of resident progression throughout the program.

Change Agent:

• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs that are congruent with organizational missions, values and goals to support those changes and promote a safe and healthy work environment
• Forms programs based on review of risk management findings, quality improvement data, HCAHPS scores, CMS, TJC, and DNV regulations, current best practices, national healthcare trends and administrative input

Leader:

• Leads committees, workgroups and /or projects to implement educational activities and builds collaborative relationships among the team members

Special Projects:

• Collaborates in special projects to support the organizational strategic plan
• Participates in committees, task forces, and projects assigned to clinical education upon approval of Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer

Additional Responsibilities:

• On-Line Learning System: Collaborates with Education Specialist to ensure effective use of Health Stream learning system to advance learning and use of system database for capturing learning activities and compliance.
• Laboratory Collaboration and Education: Collaborates with the lab to help reduce lab testing errors. Will become a superuser for point of care testing and assist with annual point of care testing competency.
• Orientation and Training Coordination: Collaborates with the practice leaders to develop a standardized training process in the offices.
• Epic: Collaborates with the Epic Analysts. Assists with Epic training for new hires.

What You Bring

• BSN, MS required, or must be actively pursuing MSN.
• Minimum of 5 years in clinical nursing, preferably Physician Practice Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years in clinical education, staff development or teaching
• Current NYS nursing license

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don't meet every qualification listed—we'd still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

Location: Saratoga Hospital · Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

Schedule: Salaried Full-Time, Days