Nurse Educator

Registered Nurse Above average in Nursing Education (RN)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$107k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 9h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Nurse Educator – State Facility, Pension in Austin, Texas, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $7532.75 - $8886.17/month.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
  • Generous Time Off
  • Free CEUs
  • PSLF Eligible

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Austin, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator coordinates and implements the Nursing Education Program, including orienting new nursing staff and evaluating the competency of all nursing personnel. They also assist in writing nursing guidelines and provide treatment to HHS employees injured on the job.

Requirements

Candidates must be a registered nurse with at least one year of experience, though two years of experience in a healthcare facility is preferred. A bachelor's degree and two years of supervisory experience are also preferred, along with knowledge of ICF-IID rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Competency evaluationStaff trainingPatient careElectronic health recordsRegulatory complianceEmergency proceduresClinical instructionPolicy developmentCommunication skillsIntellectual disability careDevelopmental disability careLeadership

Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Education listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nursing Education (RN)

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  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Generous Time Off
Free CEUs
PSLF Eligible