Job/Position DescriptionNurse II-Asst. Nurse EducatorCome 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{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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!Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses.The Nurse Educator Assistant performs professional nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. The Nurse Educator Assistant works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Nurse Educator Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Educator and is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of the Nursing Education Program at the State Supported Living Centers. He/she assists in evaluation and testing of competency skills and knowledge of all new and incumbent nursing staff. This position will assist with orientation of newly hired nurses and will assist in the orientation of student nurses. Promotes and initiates professional, legal, and ethical nursing practice at the state supported living center. This position assists the Nurse Educator in coordinating systems to ensure nursing education/competency is provided for all nurses. Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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.Orients new nursing staff to facility protocols and procedures Keeps abreast of current nursing philosophy, techniques and regulations Assists the Nurse Educator to evaluate competency of new and tenured nursing staff in nursing skills/knowledge so that optimal health care is delivered to individuals served Complies with State/Federal/Local Standards Types reports, communications using PC, required software and e https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609446 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.