Erie VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Educator - Designated Learning Officer (DLO) in the Education & Informatics Department at the main VA clinic in beautiful Erie, Pennsylvania. The RN Nurse Educator-DLO demonstrates strong interpersonal and collaborative skills working with all knowledge and proficiency levels. The incumbent will actively maintain the standards required by the PA Board of Nursing. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12485901. 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 a 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. Creditable Experience. To be creditable, the experience must be documented on Proficiency Report, VA Form 10-2623, the VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Employment Nurses and Certified Nurse Anesthetists or on a candidate's resume and demonstrate sustained and consistent experience as a Nurse or APN at or above an acceptable level of quality. This may be evident by one of the following:(1)Experience as a Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) provided the candidate was utilized as a professional nurse and passed the State licensing (board) examination on the first attempt.(2)Performance as an active duty, military reservist or VA Nurse or APN that is at or above the fully satisfactory level.(3)Part-Time and Intermittent Nurse/APN Experience. Part-time experience as a Nurse or APN is credited per the relationship to a full work week. For example, a Nurse or APN employed 20 hours per week on a half-time basis would receive one full-time work week credit for two weeks of such service. Intermittent experience as a Nurse or APN is credited based on actual days worked. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of walking, standing, computer use and or sitting. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities with short notice based on needs. ["The Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting a Nurse who functions as the Nurse Educator- Designated Learning Officer who independently leads program administration for facility wide New Employee Orientation (NEO) and Clinical NEO. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Provides guidance in the Medical Center for aligning the spectrum of programs across the educational continuum (health professions training, staff education, workforce development) and employee lifecycle. Serves as facility TMS coordinator. Takes the lead in creating a culture of learning and education. Is responsible for the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process and developing a learning plan for improving deficiencies. Functions as the Education Development Funds program lead; reviews Education Funds Requests (SF182s), monitors proof of completions, bills of collection, continuing service agreement, and ownership of Medical Center Policy. Review, analyze and evaluate Medical Center wide learning courses and programs to assess their quality and effectiveness. Works as expert resource in coordination of facility education and training, collaborating with appropriate facility Managers and Program Directors for scheduling, tracking, reporting, etc. Demonstrated ability to develop education materials/course instruction including objective- content and evaluation tools appropriate for target audiences of varying levels and licensure. Demonstrated ability to select appropriate education forum for the provision of new information including on-line, class, written materials. Demonstrates leadership when providing nursing care or developing programs which will improve the delivery of nursing care. Functions independently in an advanced practice role - education. Leads and participates in the organization, administration, and establishment of policies, principles, and practices. Assesses monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the educational needs in nursing areas in conjunction with facility requirements. Develops programs for staff education and maintains appropriate records for training of staff. Works as an expert resource for the Manager, Education and Informatics and other program leaders in assessing, developing, and maintaining staff's competencies to ensure provision of quality nursing care. Serves as program lead for facility wide Employee Competency program, assessing, developing, and maintaining staff competency program for both clinical and non clinical employees. Provides consultation and education to nursing staff and staff from other services in areas such as new equipment, mandatory review, orientation, cross training, and continuing education to promote and enhance proficiency, patient and staff safety, and effectiveness in a cost-effective manner. Collaborates with multiple disciplines in the assessment, planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of an effective program including orientation, oversight of continuing education and in-services such as department skills fairs. Plans, develops, and evaluates the preceptor program to enhance the orientation process and the retention of staff. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring. Evaluates outcomes of the educational programs and utilizes findings for continued improvement. Incorporates objective assessment and clinical performance into evidence-based evaluation framework. Actively leads initiatives and projects for department, unit, and organizational professional shared governance initiatives. Supports and actively participates in initiatives such as High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, and I CARE. Duties will be performed throughout the medical center including the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The employee may be directed to work in other areas within the organization in extenuating or emergent situations. Preferred Experience: Educator/clinical educator experience preferred 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: 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: AdHoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VA health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.
The Grand Junction VA Medical Center services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.