Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Clinical Education

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II to lead design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and competency development. You will advance onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff across specialties, applying adult learning principles and innovative modalities including simulation and eLearning.

The role collaborates with clinical teams to meet regulatory standards, support safe patient care, and align with organizational goals,

Qualifications

• BSN is required; enrollment considered with expected completion within timeframe
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enabled learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms)
• 2 years of clinical experience required
• Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred
• ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) preferred
• BLS required within 30 days of hire

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 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

Simulation-based learning

LMS / eLearning platforms

Education

BSN

RN licensure or compact

Job description

Description

Summary: The Clinical Educator II plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence through the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and competency development. This role leads and supports onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff across diverse specialties. The educator applies adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and innovative modalities - including simulation, eLearning, and microlearning - to foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical proficiency. The Clinical Educator II collaborates with clinical teams to ensure education initiatives meet regulatory standards, support safe patient care, and align with organizational goals. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to Clinical Educator I and other staff. Participates in and supports the strategic planning and quality improvement efforts of the education team.

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 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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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)

Experience

• 2 years of clinical experience required
• Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment or compact required
• ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) preferred
• BLS required within 30 days of hire

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time