Clinical Nurse Educator

Summary Proficient in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Delivers an understanding of adult learning and a lifelong learner that can adapt or change learning strategies based on the assessment of learning needs within the healthcare organization. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training of clinical staff. Responsible for the coordination of education focused on staff - self-management - and customer satisfaction. Summary Proficient in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Delivers an understanding of adult learning and a lifelong learner that can adapt or change learning strategies based on the assessment of learning needs within the healthcare organization. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training of clinical staff. Responsible for the coordination of education focused on staff - self-management - and customer satisfaction. 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: 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 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting The nurse may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing The nurse may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders The nurse must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs Must complete annual Employee Health equirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment In the performance of duties - the nurse may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. Duties Responsible for providing competent - evidence-based education to staff Provides educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units Understands instructional design - implementation - and application related to education and training Performs learning needs assessments - develops educational trainings for clinical staff within organization Assists with the orientation of new employees - evaluation of their progress in the orientation process - and development and implementation of a learning plan for improving identified deficiencies Serves as a trainer and consultant for Resuscitation Education Initiative (Redi) Program including certification as Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advance Life Support (ALS) instructor Evaluate educational outcomes and develop a plan for follow up education as indicated Participate in workshop/continuing education programs designed for career advancement as well as function in classroom teaching environments and clinical arenas Supports nurse residency programs including the development of curriculum utilizing strategic learning methodologies such as simulation - lecture case studies and virtual reality Collaborates with other Clinical Nurse Educators and interprofessional healthcare teams in the ongoing clinical education activities including in-services - training - competency assessment - and evaluations of both current and new staff nursing skills Will function as Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) facility trainer to provide formal/informal/virtual/in person instruction to clinicians and support staff on how to safely and effectively manage all types of patient generated disruptive behaviors The Clinical Nurse Educator must meet facility trainer Maintain PMDB Facility trainer certification status - including attending trainings to ensure such status 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 - 7:30AM - 4PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Preferred Experience: MSN or Masters in related field - 5 years of nursing experience - simulation lab experience - proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word - Excel - PowerPoint) - Confidence in public speaking - 2-3 years of clinical instructor/educator experience - excellent interpersonal relationship skills - flexible and able to adjust to ever-changing work environment - 3-5 years of recent professional nursing in Critical Care - Emergency Department - national certification in applicable areas - adult education experience. In the performance of duties - the nurse may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr