Clinical Educator II: Nursing Education & Simulation

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to lead education programs and competency development for clinical staff. You will design and deliver training using simulation, eLearning, and microlearning to advance practice and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes onboarding, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and outcomes across shifts.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN licensure in the state of employment or compact preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enabled learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms).
• Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and leads education programs using contemporary teaching strategies and technologies.
• Facilitates onboarding and orientation for new clinical staff, ensuring smooth integration into practice environments.
• Coordinates and validates clinical competencies for new hires and existing staff, including annual skills assessments and regulatory requirements.
• Integrates simulation-based learning, case-based scenarios, and hands-on training to enhance clinical decision-making and critical thinking.
• Maintains documentation of educational activities, competency validations, and outcomes for compliance and quality improvement.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

LMS

eLearning platforms

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to lead education programs and competency development for clinical staff. You will design and deliver training using simulation, eLearning, and microlearning to advance practice and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes onboarding, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and outcomes across shifts.