RN - Nurse Educator

Posting 21880
-Posted
09/28/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Unit 1 - Nursing

- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

- El Paso State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -d. $7000 - $8999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

RN
- Nurse Educator

Job Title:

Nurse III Nurse Educator
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Unit 1 - Nursing
Posting Number:21880
Closing Date:12/27/2026
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:

El Paso State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:EL PASO
Job Location Address:6700 DELTA DR
Other Locations:El Paso
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

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.

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.

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