Nurse Educator - Palo Alto Hospital

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

University Health in Texas is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to serve as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor across our health system. You will partner with clinical leadership to support evidence-based practice, education, and professional development.

This role designs and implements education programs for nursing staff, supports onboarding and competency validation, and coaches teams to promote best practices and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time RN experience; five (5) years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and adult learning principles.

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.

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Onboarding

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

TX RN license

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

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