Nurse Educator - Palo Alto Hospital - Collaborative Team Environment (SAN ANTONIO)
Job Description
The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for health system. This role partners with clinical leadership and frontline staff to support evidence-based practice, education, and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator functions in a team-based environment to strengthen clinical practice, promote quality outcomes, and support ongoing staff competency and growth.
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Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
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Design, develop, and implement clinical education programs using adult learning principles
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Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development initiatives
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Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality patient care
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Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and support clinical practice improvements
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Evaluate education outcomes and adjust programming to meet evolving clinical needs
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Education & Experience
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
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National nursing certification required
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Minimum of two (2) years of full-time Registered Nurse experience required; five (5) years preferred
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Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles required
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Licensure & Certifications
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Current State of Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required
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Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / Health Care Provider certification required
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What We Offer
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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Opportunity to support a new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital
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Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on education and professional growth
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Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
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Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
-
Design, develop, and implement clinical education programs using adult learning principles
-
Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development initiatives
-
Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality patient care
-
Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and support clinical practice improvements
-
Evaluate education outcomes and adjust programming to meet evolving clinical needs
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Education & Experience
-
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
-
National nursing certification required
-
Minimum of two (2) years of full-time Registered Nurse experience required; five (5) years preferred
-
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles required
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Licensure & Certifications
-
Current State of Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required
-
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / Health Care Provider certification required
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What We Offer
-
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
-
Opportunity to support a new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital
-
Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on education and professional growth
-
Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
