Nurse Clinical Educator II - Learning & Simulation Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence by designing, delivering, and evaluating education and competency development for diverse clinical staff. The role supports onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development, applying adult learning principles, simulation, and eLearning to foster a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.

The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, aligns initiatives with regulatory standards,

Qualifications

• BSN required; enrollment considered with expectation of completion within a defined timeframe.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms)

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

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Enrollment considered with completion timeline

Tools

LMS

eLearning platforms

Simulation

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence by designing, delivering, and evaluating education and competency development for diverse clinical staff. The role supports onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development, applying adult learning principles, simulation, and eLearning to foster a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.

The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, aligns initiatives with regulatory standards,