Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - NICU/PICU
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
DescriptionSummary: 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 timeframeKnowledge of adult learning
principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning
tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms) Experience 2 years of
clinical experience requiredExperience in education, preceptorship,
or staff development preferred Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications RN licensure in the state of employment or compact
requiredANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification
(NPD-BC) preferredBLS 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: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type:
Full Time
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