Nurse Clinical Educator II: Education & Simulation Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through designing, delivering, and evaluating education and competency development for clinical staff across specialties. This role leads onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development using simulation, eLearning, and microlearning.

The educator collaborates with clinical teams to ensure education meets regulatory standards, supports safe patient care, and aligns with organizational

Qualifications

• BSN required; current enrollment considered with an expectation of completion within a defined timeframe
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enabled learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms)
• 2 years of clinical experience required
• Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Conducts learning needs assessments to identify gaps in clinical knowledge, skills, and practice.
• 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 validate 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.
• Serves as a resource and mentor for preceptors, supporting their development and effectiveness in staff training.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and support staff in translating research into clinical application.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support interprofessional education and shared learning experiences.
• Maintains documentation of educational activities, competency validations, and outcomes for compliance and quality improvement.
• Participates in committees and initiatives focused on clinical education, safety, and performance improvement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements.
• Serves as a resource for evidence-based practice and clinical standards.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Technology-enhanced learning

Simulation-based learning

LMS

Education

BSN

Tools

Simulation tools

eLearning platforms

LMS platforms

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through designing, delivering, and evaluating education and competency development for clinical staff across specialties. This role leads onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development using simulation, eLearning, and microlearning.

The educator collaborates with clinical teams to ensure education meets regulatory standards, supports safe patient care, and aligns with organizational