Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Diabetes Education

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Clinical Educator II at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio. The role drives clinical education, onboarding, and ongoing staff development across specialties using simulation, eLearning, and microlearning.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to meet regulatory standards, ensure safe patient care, and align with organizational goals. Qualifications include a BSN and 2 years of clinical experience; BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Meets expectations of the OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Others, or 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 ongoing staff.
• Integrates simulation-based learning, case-based scenarios, and hands-on training to enhance decision-making.
• Serves as a resource and mentor for preceptors; supports their development.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and translates research into clinical application.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for interprofessional education.
• Maintains documentation of educational activities and outcomes for compliance.
• Participates in committees focused on clinical education, safety, and quality improvement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements.

Kenntnisse

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Tech-enabled learning tools

Ausbildung

BSN

RN licensure (Texas)

Jobbeschreibung

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest-growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical care with advanced spine surgery, Intensive Care, complex neurology for treating stroke and other neurovascular issues, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, women’s services, a newborn nursery, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, emergency services, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

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.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• 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

9AM - 6PM

Work Type

Part Time