Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Clinical Education
Company: Christus Health
Location: Chapman Ranch
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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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. 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: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Clinical Education, Healthcare , Chapman Ranch, Texas
