Registered Nurse - Educator (Ambulatory Care)

Summary

The Durham VA Healthcare System - Greenville is seeking (1) highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurse Educator to serve in Ambulatory Care. Demonstrates leadership, experience/ingenious approaches to management of complex patient care. Accountable for management of patient care, human, fiscal/material resources, & the total environment of the unit 80% of their time will be in staffing. Responsible to ensure that the highest possible quality of care is achieved & a safe therapeutic environment.

Duties

• The RN Educator directly reports to the Chief Nurse of Ambulatory Care, serving as a resource to staff, and serves as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses, nursing students, and other staff. Works collaboratively with Nursing Management teams, affiliated programs, and interprofessional staff regarding patient care needs and staff development issues. Will actively maintain the standards required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and according to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development. Will demonstrate excellent clinical practice and skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Patient Care Service staff development and education programs. Responsible for the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and for developing and implementing teaching strategies for the various staff needs. Unit-based Educator will assume responsibility for the initiation and completion of annual staff competencies for staff assigned to Greenville HCC, Cherry Point, and Morehead City. The incumbent will actively participate in and lead workshops/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 practice and procedure. The incumbent employs and engages a broad range of in-depth knowledge and skills in education theory and application, career development, leadership, and program management. Duties include but not are not limited to: Proficient in addressing dynamic issues such as globalization, practice environments, evidence-based practice, and nursing and healthcare technologies. Collaborate with the Education Department and share leadership in VALOR and nursing student programs. Will divide time in both staffing and education (70/30) to ensure clinical needs are met and that staff are competent in areas where they work. Preferred Experience: Minimum (5) years successful nursing practice, including 3+ recent years in Ambulatory Care Prior teaching experience including curriculum development. Documented excellence and experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Documented evidence of successful professional nursing practice in progressively complex positions/levels. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (written and oral communication) and collaboration with other disciplines. Evidence of effective teamwork with demonstrable outcomes and prior VA experience. Documented leadership in committees, councils, or programs at service or organizational level. Documented evidence of leadership and involvement in professional nursing organizations related to staff development and/or continuing education. Preferred Certifications: ANCC Certification in Nursing Professional Development BLS/ACLS Instructor Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing, ANCC A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. 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 h…

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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/13100859. 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…

Education

Nursing Bridge Programs: Nursing bridge programs are accelerated nurse education programs which rely upon existing nursing knowledge and education. Graduates from nursing bridge programs that meet accreditation requirements specific grade level requirements in this standard must also be met in addition to the following: (a) Master's Level Bridge Program Education Appointments Prior to Graduation. Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who achieve the level in their education in which they 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 a temporary basis for any period up to three years contingent upon full completion of the professional nursing education program, if education verification provided by the school supports the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) equivalency. Upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program, the Nurse may be converted to a permanent appointment under the provisions of section 7401(a)(1) of title 38. Failure to complete the bridge program on which the temporary appointment was based will result in termination of the appointment. Degree in a Related Field: A graduate level or doctorate degree in health care/management related fields from an institution accredited by the State and approved by the Department of Education at the time the candidate completed the program may be credited as specifically indicated in grade requirements. The graduate level or doctorate degree and coursework must provide evidence in support of the nursing role and duties associated with the assignment and grade level. Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Dimension Requirement for Nurse III: Nurses at Nurse III must meet ALL the following dimension requirements t…