Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice Program Coordinator

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Are you passionate about guiding the next generation of nurses as they begin their professional journey? We are seeking a dedicated RN to serve as the Facility Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Program Coordinator. In this vital role, you will make a lasting impact on nursing excellence and join a collaborative environment where your expertise guides the future of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Facility Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Program Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides generalized nursing education and professional development support to all nursing staff via informal &/or formal instruction, as a coach &/or mentor, and based upon the learning needs of the nursing population, Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the program based on established policies and guidelines consistent with the program mission, goals, and expected outcomes.

Responsible for the quality and quantity of program-specific training and establishes program initiatives and direction within limitations of available staff and budget, Contributes to education for the transition from academia to clinical practice, integration into the organization, and socialization into the professional nurse role.

Administers the facility developed formal, data-driven, systematic plan for appraising the effectiveness of the RNTTP Program and disseminates program outcomes. Facilities educational programs that promote ongoing professional development; i.e. Preceptor Development Program, Charge Nurse Development Program. Provides support to VA Nursing Student academic affiliations for VA STEP SNT program.

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, 7:30 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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $65500 – $140292/yr.

What is the Final date to receive applications?

Applications close on .

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.