Nurse Educator - Palo Alto Hospital - Promoting Quality Outcomes in a Collaborative Environment (PLEASANTON)

Company: University Health
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: February 13, 2026

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. Key Responsibilities - 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 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 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 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

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