RN Clinical Education II — Nurse Educator & Competency Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX, seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through design, delivery, and evaluation of education and competency programs for diverse clinical staff.

You will lead onboarding, ongoing professional development, and ensure educational initiatives meet regulatory standards, applying simulation, LMS, and microlearning. Mentorship for Clinical Educator I and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are key.

Qualifications

• BSN required; enrollment considered with expected completion within defined timeframe.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms).
• Experience with simulation, LMS, and 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 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.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Technology-enhanced learning

Education

BSN

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX, seeks a Clinical Educator II to advance clinical excellence through design, delivery, and evaluation of education and competency programs for diverse clinical staff.

You will lead onboarding, ongoing professional development, and ensure educational initiatives meet regulatory standards, applying simulation, LMS, and microlearning. Mentorship for Clinical Educator I and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are key.