What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse-Staff Development Specialist-Nurse Educator position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
This position is located at Lebanon VA Medical Center within Education and Learning Resources Services unit.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
This position is located at Lebanon VA Medical Center within Education and Learning Resources Services unit.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency
- In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
- Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
- (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
- OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
- Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
- Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
- Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
- The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929673
- Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
- An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
- Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
- Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
- Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
- A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
- MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
- Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive full-time clinical nursing experience - with demonstrated excellence in direct patient care and advanced clinical decision-making
- At least 2 years of experience in professional or staff development - including facilitation of continuing education - competency training - and clinical onboarding programs
- Advanced academic preparation - preferably a Doctorate in Nursing or a related discipline
- a Master's degree in Nursing
- Certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE) or eligibility and willingness to obtain CNE within a specified timeframe
- Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design - instructional methodology - and program evaluation - with experience contributing to accreditation processes
- Proven ability to develop - deliver - and evaluate evidence-based education - integrating current nursing theory - regulatory standards - and emerging clinical practices
- Experience teaching in online - blended - and technology-enhanced learning environments - including proficiency with learning management systems and educational software
- Familiarity with clinical simulation - including scenario development - debriefing methodology - and operation of simulation technology
- Strong background in a specialized nursing area (e.g. - critical care - geriatrics - mental health - pediatrics) - with the ability to translate specialty knowledge into effective educational strategies
- Demonstrated leadership capability in clinical or academic settings - including mentorship - preceptorship oversight - and participation in shared governance or committee work
- Strong organizational - communication - and interpersonal skills - with the ability to prioritize competing demands and collaborate across interprofessional teams
- Active - unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and commitment to ongoing professional growth - lifelong learning - and advancement of nursing education
- Comprehensive understanding of current healthcare policies - regulatory requirements - professional standards - and best practices influencing nursing education and clinical practice environments.
- The Staff Development Specialist/Nurse Educator is responsible for providing expert - evidence-based education to staff
- Provides educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units
- The Staff Development Specialist/Nurse Educator understands instructional design - implementation - and application related to education and training
- Performs learning needs assessments - develops educational trainings for medical center and its VA Community Clinic (VACCs) staff
- Assists with the orientation of new employees
- The incumbent is responsible for assessing - planning - developing - implementing - facilitating - evaluating and revising educational programs/activities based on the assessed learning needs of clinical and non-clinical staff as indicated or requested
- He/she has a responsibility and the accountability for supporting clinical and classroom instruction across the Medical Center
- The incumbent serves as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of medical center personnel
- Serves as an educational resource to staff and to the facility and serves as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses - student nurses - and other staff
- Facilitates/promotes education and serves as an educational clinical consultant
- He/she demonstrates leadership through developing and coordinating programs to improve quality of care and organizational processes
- Position may entail other duties as assigned and travel to Veterans Affairs Community Clinics (VACC)s
- Works collaboratively with affiliated Schools of Nursing and staff regarding patient care needs and staff development issues
- Actively maintain the standards according to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development
- Demonstrate excellent clinical practice and skills - problem-solving skills - and decision- making skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice
- Provides support at the unit level - the service level - and the organizational level
- Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Patient Care Services (PCS) staff development and education programs
- Responsible for the orientation of new nursing employees - evaluation of their progress in the orientation process - and for developing and implementing a learning plan for improving identified deficiencies
- Works collaboratively with PCS and medical center services and its affiliating VACCs in the development and implementation of educational programs and initiatives
- The incumbent will actively participate in workshop/continuing education programs designed for career advancement as well as function in classroom teaching environments - clinical arenas - and as a group facilitator during training and implementation of changes in nursing related computer applications
- Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm - Monday-Friday Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Salary : $77,639 - $133,242