Nurse Educator

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Functional

Title:

Nurse Educator

Job Title:

Nurse III Nurse Educator

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Infirmary-Nursing

Posting Number: 19130

Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift: Days (First)

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST

Other Locations:
Austin

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief

Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

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The Nurse Educator performs advanced professional nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Nursing Education Program at the SSLC. Orients all newly hired nurses and assists in the orientation of student nurses. Evaluates and tests the competency skills and knowledge of all new and incumbent nursing staff.

Coordinates and develops systems to ensure nursing education/competency is provided for all nurses. Assists the Nursing Coordinator and the state-office work group in writing and revising the nursing guidelines. Promotes and initiates professional, legal, and ethical nursing practice at the SSLC. Makes varied decisions based on broad principles and guidelines. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position may be required to work alternate shifts due to the staffing needs of the facility.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

[May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.]

Orients new nursing staff to facility protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

Keeps abreast of current nursing philosophy, techniques, and regulations and imparts this information to others.

Evaluates competency of new and tenured nursing staff in nursing skills/knowledge so that optimal health care is delivered to individuals served.

Interprets regulations and communicates them effectively orally and in writing and assists in writing and revising nursing guidelines.

Complies with state/federal/local guidelines and/or standards.

Ability to track, maintain, and update data related to Nursing Education.

Coordinates the orientation of nursing students as applicable.

Works independently and productively with all levels of staff and departments.

Provides/coordinates training and education to all levels of staff regarding health maintenance/prevention issues.

Serves on designated committees as assigned.

Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):

* Considerable knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and…