Nurse Educator, RN

Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Location: Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Nurse Educator, RN for our Continuing Care facility. The Nurse Educator, also known as the Staff Development Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the onboarding of all new staff within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care), as well as providing clinical education to our employees. The Nurse Educator partners with the clinical leaders and members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assist with professional development programs and orientation. What we offer A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which builds on our mission, vision and values Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law. 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones! Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones How you will make an impact Collaborate with clinical leaders and other Interdisciplinary Team members to providing required in-service training to new & existing employees Coordinate designated non-clinical sessions and clinical aspects of new general orientation as well as ongoing training for the Continuing care staff Assist Continuing Care department directors to organize and present instruction in a manner that meets the needs of the adult learner Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of staff development plans Assist with the ongoing professional development of licensed and non-licensed staff through in-service and continuing education programs. Assist in identifying education trends monthly and provide ongoing education sessions as identified by trends Maintain and communicate monthly staff development program calendars, create training agendas to include contacting various vendors for support and certification for clinical team members. Maintain functional employee in-service compliance records and provides monthly reports to managers and DON Work with staff to complete all required annual education & training and documents. Maintain proper documentation of all orientation and in-service training according to federal, state, and local regulations Integrate and communicate the organization’s mission throughout all educational events. Participates in the Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement (QA/PI) process Compensation: Salary range starting at $96k with eligibility of annual bonus. What you will need Experience with electronic medical records preferred Current licensure with State Board of Examiner of Nurses as a Registered Nurse. CPR/First Aide training preferred. Basic computer s

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $48.00/hr ($99,840/yr). The typical range is $39.37 – $55.77/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $74,859/yr
Houston Median $99,840/yr
Experienced (90th) $130,437/yr
vs. National Median +2.3%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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