Registered Nurse Educator Job Adams Tennessee USA,Nursing

Location: Adams

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Nurse Educator position falls under Nursing operations for Tennessee Valley and supports staff education and responds to assessed educational needs. Responsibilities include orientation of new nursing personnel, in-service education, continuing education, career development, coordinating nursing education.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Registered Nurse Educator will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. The Practice and Development Specialist has the primary responsibility for:
Serving as an expert in the interpretation of the nursing process.

Contributing to the development and practice of standards of care and practice. Leading on-boarding and orientation for nursing roles in the facility; providing and/or coordinate orientation of new nursing employees. Leading Nursing Service's competency program to include development of initial and annual job competencies and validation of clinical skills/competencies. Demonstrate leadership and guide others in the use of evidence-based practices.

Assessment of nursing practice and outcomes to aid in design of educational activities and performance improvement.

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 (NY69 Education pay scale)

Work Schedule:

Monday
-Friday, Day hours.

Telework:
Per agency ADHOC policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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 $84450 – $148432/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

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.