Registered Nurse - Nurse Educator

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Nurse Educator is accountable for multiple facets of education, training and professional & organizational development within the larger strategy of promoting a learning culture across the system.

• The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development and coordination of comprehensive interprofessional education to promote quality education and competency management programs that include problem-prone, low-volume and high-risk knowledge and skills required based on the individual Nursing care area's scope of service. In collaboration with Nursing Education colleagues and Nurse Managers, the incumbent will assess, plan, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational offerings to VANCHCS staff, assist colleagues across the system to assure NCHCS Nursing and other personnel, as necessary, receive the orientation, training, and ongoing education to assure safe, high quality care based on the scopes of service of each patient care unit and the personalized needs of the Veteran and his/her family. The Nurse Educator assists in the development and administration of simulation preceptor, transition-to-practice, health professional trainee, academic affiliation, and other programs. Proactive in initiation of computer-based training and other educational technologies for innovative approaches in training and education for Nursing staff at all levels. He/she is expected to exhibit leadership in professional Nursing by serving on committees, providing mentorship to professional Nurses, student Nurses and Nurse residents and contributes to his/her own ongoing self- development. Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Maintains professional relationships with colleagues in the Nursing Education Department, Nursing Faculty and other personnel throughout the organization. Works closely with Nursing Education colleagues in East Bay and Sacramento Valley to develop and administer Nursing Education programs throughout the organization and is responsible for having a working knowledge of all active programs and the flexibility to travel to any NCHCS site to deliver education and training to Nursing personnel for all programs offered. Takes responsibility for leadership in the administration and operationalization of programs. Works closely with the Nurse Managers and staff on the units/clinics assigned, providing assistance and input to competency assignments, monthly tracking of competencies and development of annual Education Plans. Makes rounds and maintains high visibility on units/areas assigned, responding to requests of the Nurse Managers and staff, seeking issues that may require immediate training for individuals or groups, providing opportunities to set up Simulation on scenarios and provide on-the-spot training when necessary. Follows the Nurse Manager's tracking toward completion of assigned competencies and works consistently with Nurse Managers to stay on track. Embodies the highest level of professionalism, integrity and staff/Veteran confidentiality in all interactions, assuring Nurse Manager/staff/Veteran and Family confidence and satisfaction during all encounters with the VANCHCS Nursing Education Department. Assists or covers in the absence of other Clinical Nurse Educators when specifically requested. Consistently advises supervisor of any deviations from or issues arising in any of his/her assigned areas. Assumes patient care load when needed to ensure full operational needs of units and organization, such as being cross-trained during emergency surge operations. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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