Clinical Educator

Overview

The Infusion Center at GSUH Cancer Institute is a 22 private and semi-private chair Infusion Center with a full-service infusion pharmacy and onsite laboratory treating patients in Oncology and Hematology. Infusion Center is a specialized outpatient setting where patients receive intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and other infusion-based therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, hydration and supportive medications for oncology, hematologic, and other complex medical conditions. Nursing plays a central role in the patient care within the infusion center. Infusion Nurses partner closely with Oncology Providers and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Navigators and multidisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment, provide patient and family education, ensure safe efficient, and compassionate delivery of care in the outpatient setting.

Job Details

Position Summary

Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of clinical education for patients, nursing staff and oncology service staff within the oncology and infusion center. This role supports evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, competency validations, and professional development to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality oncology care.

This role combines clinical expertise with educational leadership to ensure safe, evidence-based oncology care delivery. The Oncology Nurse Educator serves as a clinical expert, mentor, resource and maintains an active clinical presence to support oncology staff. This role serves as collaborating with leadership, providers, pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices in oncology care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the oncology/infusion setting determined by departmental needs

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology team to improve patient outcomes and quality

• Develop, implement, evaluate oncology nursing education, quality improvement initiatives and outcomes

• Provide direct staff education, mentorship, training, ongoing in-services and best practices

• Coordinate and support orientation and onboarding for new oncology hires

• Maintain competency management and ongoing education for Oncology Nursing staff.

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

5+ years of clinical nursing experience

3+ years of Clinical Nurse Educator experience preferred

Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Master’s degree in Nursing Education or Nursing related required or enrolled in Master’s degree program

Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration

Certification :

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required, BLS Instructor Certification Preferred

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Required

OCN Preferred (Required within 1 year of Hire)

Salary Range

USD $72.05 - USD $80.25 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.