Registered Nurse - CNE Surgical Specialty Clinic and Special Procedures

CNE RN Peri-Op Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures

The CNE RN Peri-Op Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures assumes the following major functions/duties and responsibilities expected of the role:

1. Collaborates with the Chief Nurse Nursing Education & Research (NEaR) and Peri-Op, NEaR Supervisory Program Manager, Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team, Clinical Nurse Specialists and NEaR CNEs to design and implement the Nursing Education strategic plan specific to assigned nursing staff.
2. Provides clinical leadership and consultation to establish, maintain, and evaluate standards of care and clinical practice within Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures.
3. Develops and maintains strategic educational plans and evidence-based programs for staff that align with facility goals, professional standards, and national benchmarks.
4. Designs, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, annual competencies, and ongoing education to enhance clinical proficiency, validates competencies, and promotes continuous learning.
5. In collaboration with Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team, implement and manage competency assessment processes, including Donna Wright competency methodology.
6. Leads simulation-based training, workshops, and clinical skill labs focused on: education deemed appropriate to areas and others as deemed necessary by management team, and facility requirements.
7. Mentors and develops nursing staff in critical thinking, prioritization, evidence-based decision-making, documentation, and professional communication to foster independent clinical judgment.
8. Promotes and facilitates evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects, mentoring staff in research utilization and practice innovation.
9. Collaborates on policy and procedure development, review, and implementation to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations in assigned areas.
10. Provides continuous education and updates regarding clinical changes, code management, emergency response, infection prevention, and evolving standards of care and competency validation.
11. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, deliver targeted education, and promote patient-centered, high-quality care.
12. Leads and supports performance improvement projects aimed at improving key outcomes for designated areas.
13. Evaluates and reports educational outcomes using performance data, staff feedback, and unit metrics to guide improvements in teaching effectiveness and clinical performance.
14. Develops and sustains preceptor and mentorship programs, supporting nursing onboarding, professional development, and leadership growth in the Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures environment.
15. Provides instruction and support for nursing students and residents, coordinating with academic affiliates and supporting programs such as RNTTP, VA-STEP, and PB-RNR students.
16. Collaborates with Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team to conduct quality and safety rounds to assess practice standards, review patient outcomes, and staff development opportunities.
17. Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) and the Nursing Education & Research Department.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• 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

Preferred Experience:

• MSN preferred
• AACN Certification Preferred
• Formal experience as a Clinical Educator
• 3 years current surgical specialty clinical or preprocedural clinical experience preferred
• Documented evidence of ability to plan and execute orientation programs for all levels of staff
• Understanding of EBPI principles & demonstrated ability to mentor staff in this process
• Documented evidence of ability to develop competencies, policies Standards of Practice, and procedures
• Experience collaborating with the interdisciplinary team

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0700-1530

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized