Nurse Educator (Medical-Surgical and ICU)

The VIOS Clinic; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic seeks an Clinical Educator to advance nursing practice across high-acuity units by planning, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based education for Med/Surg and ICU staff. The role emphasizes coaching to strengthen clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

You will design programs, support onboarding, and partner with leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• RN with experience in Medical/Surgical ICU settings.
• Strong clinical knowledge, teaching/mentoring ability, and competency assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and coaching skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement education programs aligned to clinical standards and best practices.
• Support onboarding through competency validation and structured learning.
• Provide real-time bedside coaching to strengthen clinical decision-making and care delivery.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

ICU Med/Surg RN experience

Clinical teaching abilities

Competency assessment skills

Excellent communication

Quality improvement mindset

Job description

Clinical Educator – Medical/Surgical ICU RN

Advance nursing practice across high-acuity units by planning, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based education for Med/Surg and ICU staff.

Key duties

• Design and implement education programs aligned to clinical standards and best practices.
• Support onboarding through competency validation and structured learning.
• Provide real-time bedside coaching to strengthen clinical decision-making and care delivery.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with experience in Medical/Surgical ICU settings.
• Strong clinical knowledge, teaching/mentoring ability, and competency assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and coaching skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and safety.