Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Diabetes Education

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Diabetes Education to advance 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. You will apply adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and innovative modalities including simulation, eLearning, and microlearning to foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical proficiency.

Clinical Setting

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest-growing area of San Antonio. The facility provides specialized care including 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, and emergency services. The campus also includes an Outpatient Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical plazas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct learning needs assessments to identify gaps in clinical knowledge, skills, and practice
• Design, develop, and lead education programs using contemporary teaching strategies and technologies
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new clinical staff, ensuring smooth integration into practice environments
• Coordinate and validate clinical competencies for new hires and existing staff, including annual skills assessments and regulatory requirements
• Integrate simulation-based learning, case-based scenarios, and hands-on training to enhance clinical decision-making and critical thinking
• Serve as a resource and mentor for preceptors, supporting their development and effectiveness in staff training
• Promote evidence-based practice and support staff in translating research into clinical application
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support interprofessional education and shared learning experiences
• Maintain documentation of educational activities, competency validations, and outcomes for compliance and quality improvement
• Participate in committees and initiatives focused on clinical education, safety, and performance improvement
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements
• Serve as a resource for evidence-based practice and clinical standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to Clinical Educator I and other staff
• Participate in and support the strategic planning and quality improvement efforts of the education team
• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; current enrollment is considered with an expectation of completion within a defined timeframe
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Active RN licensure in the state of employment or compact
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development
• ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC)

Schedule

• Part-time position
• 9 AM - 6 PM