Nursing Education Lead — Clinical Educator & Simulation

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through education program design, delivery, and evaluation for diverse clinical staff.

The role leads onboarding and ongoing professional development, applying adult learning principles and using simulation, LMS, eLearning, and microlearning to strengthen patient care and regulatory compliance across specialties.

Qualifications

• BSN required; current enrollment considered with completion within defined timeframe.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning).
• RN licensure in the state of employment or compact license.
• ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) preferred.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; education or staff development experience preferred.

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 validates 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

LMS

Simulation

eLearning platforms

Education

BSN degree

Tools

LMS

Simulation software

eLearning platforms

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through education program design, delivery, and evaluation for diverse clinical staff.

The role leads onboarding and ongoing professional development, applying adult learning principles and using simulation, LMS, eLearning, and microlearning to strengthen patient care and regulatory compliance across specialties.