Nursing Clinical Education Lead II - Onboarding & Training

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's is seeking a Clinical Educator II in San Antonio, TX to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education across departments. You will oversee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff, applying adult learning principles and innovative modalities such as simulation and microlearning to drive proficiency.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure regulatory alignment, support patient safety, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; current enrollment considered with an 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
• 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-enabled learning

Education

BSN

Tools

LMS

eLearning platforms

Simulation

Job description

CHRISTUS Children's is seeking a Clinical Educator II in San Antonio, TX to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education across departments. You will oversee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff, applying adult learning principles and innovative modalities such as simulation and microlearning to drive proficiency.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure regulatory alignment, support patient safety, and contribute to