Nurse Educator Community Hospitals

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

State-of-the-art specialty hospital

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to act as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for the health system. The role partners with clinical leadership to support evidence-based practice, education, and staff development in a team-based environment.

You will design and implement education programs, support onboarding and competency validation, and mentor frontline staff to promote high-quality patient care while collaborating on practice improvements.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• National nursing certification is required.
• Minimum of two years full-time RN experience; five years preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development and applying adult learning principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Design, develop, and implement clinical education programs using adult learning principles.
• Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and support clinical practice improvements.
• Evaluate education outcomes and adjust programs to evolving clinical needs.

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for health system. This role partners with clinical leadership and frontline staff to support evidence-based practice, education, and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator functions in a team-based environment to strengthen clinical practice, promote quality outcomes, and support ongoing staff competency and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Design, develop, and implement clinical education programs using adult learning principles
• Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development initiatives
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality patient care
• Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and support clinical practice improvements
• Evaluate education outcomes and adjust programming to meet evolving clinical needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• National nursing certification required
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time Registered Nurse experience required; five (5) years preferred
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles required

Licensure & Certifications

• Current State of Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / Health Care Provider certification required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to support a new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital
• Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on education and professional growth
• Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment