Critical Care Nurse Educator

Critical Care Clinical Educator

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale
Join a Team Committed to Something Better

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is seeking a dedicated Critical
Care Nurse Educator to collaborate with department managers and unit leaders in
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation, competency
validation, and continuing education programs for nursing staff. The Clinical
Educator will support nursing excellence through evidence-based practice,
professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and staff competency
management.

Reporting directly to the Emergency Department Nursing Director, this position
plays a vital role in promoting high-quality patient care, supporting regulatory
compliance, and advancing professional nursing practice throughout the
organization.

Position Summary

The Critical Care Nurse Educator assesses trends in patient care, healthcare
delivery systems, nursing education, and nursing practice to determine their
impact on departmental and organizational goals. This role develops and delivers
educational programs, evaluates staff competencies, facilitates professional
development, and collaborates with nursing leadership to ensure excellence in
clinical practice and patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an experienced critical care nurse with a passion for
education, quality improvement, and staff development.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Education & Professional Development

* Assess learning needs of nursing personnel and develop educational plans
consistent with job responsibilities and organizational goals.
* Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical competency programs utilizing
reliable and valid competency validation methods.
* Coordinate onboarding, orientation, mandatory education, and
department-specific training programs.
* Design and deliver educational programs that meet regulatory, accreditation,
and organizational requirements.
* Utilize evidence-based educational practices and adult learning principles to
support staff development.
* Evaluate educational program effectiveness and modify content and delivery
methods as needed.
* Monitor educational resource utilization and redesign processes to maximize
efficiency and effectiveness.
* Serve as an educational consultant to managers and nursing leaders regarding
staff learning and performance improvement needs.
* Promote high standards of nursing care through education, mentoring,
coaching, and role modeling.

Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement

* Evaluate clinical practice outcomes and identify opportunities to improve
patient safety and quality of care.
* Monitor and review quality metrics to ensure standards of care are
consistently met.
* Lead or facilitate performance improvement, patient safety, and
evidence-based practice initiatives.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and
operational effectiveness.
* Maintain current knowledge of best practices in education, staff development,
change management, and critical care nursing.
* Actively participate in decision-making, process improvement, and
professional nursing practice initiatives within the organization.

Leadership & Collaboration

* Partner with nursing leadership to support professional development and
succession planning.
* Facilitate special projects designed to enhance nursing practice and patient
care outcomes.
* Collaborate with department leaders to identify educational needs and
implement solutions.
* Support a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and clinical
excellence.

Required Qualifications

* Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
* Minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in an Intensive Care Unit
(ICU) setting required.
* Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
* Strong knowledge of clinical education principles, competency validation,
evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
* Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

* Experience in ICU setting – minimum 4 years required
* Prior experience as a Clinical Educator, Staff Development Specialist, Charge
Nurse, or Nursing Leader.
* Required certification (BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS) or willingness to obtain
within one year.
* CPI certification or willingness to obtain within one year.
* Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related
field.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in Surgical Services (Perioperative Services) strongly preferred.

Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale?

As an acute care hospital serving Sunnyvale and the surrounding communities, we
are committed to providing exceptional care while supporting the growth and
success of our team members.

What We Offer

* Competitive compensation
* Comprehensive benefits based on employment status
* Modern healthcare environment
* On-site café and coffee bar with payroll deduction options
* Collaborative and engaged healthcare teams
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* Team member recognition and engagement programs

Convenient Location

Located just east of Dallas at Highway 80 and Collins Road, our hospital offers
a convenient commute for professionals living in:

* Forney
* Mesquite
* Garland
* Rowlett
* Balch Springs
* Rockwall
* Sunnyvale and surrounding communities

Apply Today

If you are passionate about mentoring nurses, advancing clinical excellence, and
improving patient outcomes through education and professional development, we
invite you to join Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale as our next
Critical Care Nurse Educator.

Join our exceptional team committed to something better.

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