Clinical Educator (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

About the Role

The role is hands-on, requiring a deep understanding of clinical workflows, adult learning principles, and instructional design best practices. Your goal will be to create learning experiences that are not only informative but also practical and easy to apply in real-world contexts. This involves structuring learning content in a way that is durable, easy to update, and accessible to learners across various settings.

Curana Health's commitment to excellence in healthcare and education offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to shaping the future of healthcare education and making a tangible impact on the lives of seniors and healthcare professionals alike.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality self-paced clinical learning modules, including e-learning content, instructional videos, assessments, job aids, and tip sheets.
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to improve retention, confidence, and on-the-job behavior among learners.
• Facilitate virtual and live learning experiences, such as orientation sessions, case-based discussions, and office hours, to reinforce self-paced learning and support application and discussion.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and clinical leadership to ensure learning content is clinically accurate and operationally realistic.
• Partner with Learning Operations to support reliable tracking, reporting, and learner experience.
• Use completion data, assessment results, and learner feedback to continuously refine and improve learning experiences.
• Build and publish courses in Curana's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring learning is trackable and reportable.
• Support high-impact learning moments where live interaction meaningfully improves understanding or adoption.
• Share learning design best practices, templates, and approaches that improve consistency and quality across learning assets.

What We Are Looking For

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong clinical background.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex clinical information into clear, practical learning experiences.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage learners in virtual and live settings.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and feedback to improve learning experiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in clinical education and instructional design.

Nice to Have

• Experience in gerontology or senior care, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this population.
• Certification in instructional design or adult learning principles.
• Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement initiatives and value-based care models.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies to support learning design and development projects.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic and mission-driven organization.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing education and certification in instructional design and clinical practice.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools in e-learning development and Learning Management Systems.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of professionals passionate about healthcare and education.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to balance work and personal life effectively.

• Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of designing and delivering clinical learning experiences, particularly those that demonstrate your ability to apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with Learning Management Systems and e-learning development tools, as well as your approach to facilitating live learning experiences and supporting learner engagement.
• Show a genuine passion for senior healthcare and education, and be ready to discuss how your skills and experience align with Curana Health's mission and values.
• Be prepared to walk through your process for designing learning experiences, from needs assessment to evaluation, and how you ensure that learning content is clinically accurate and operationally relevant.
• Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your learning design work, including samples of e-learning modules, instructional videos, or other educational resources you've developed.
• Don't underestimate the importance of highlighting your ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and your commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.