Registered Nurse - Educator (Ambulatory Care)

The Durham VA Healthcare System - Greenville is seeking (1) highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurse Educator to serve in Ambulatory Care. Demonstrates leadership, experience/ingenious approaches to management of complex patient care. Accountable for management of patient care, human, fiscal/material resources, & the total environment of the unit 80% of their time will be in staffing. Responsible to ensure that the highest possible quality of care is achieved & a safe therapeutic environment. Major duties: The RN Educator directly reports to the Chief Nurse of Ambulatory Care, serving as a resource to staff, and serves as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses, nursing students, and other staff. Works collaboratively with Nursing Management teams, affiliated programs, and interprofessional staff regarding patient care needs and staff development issues. Will actively maintain the standards required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and according to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development. Will demonstrate excellent clinical practice and skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Patient Care Service staff development and education programs. Responsible for the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and for developing and implementing teaching strategies for the various staff needs. Unit-based Educator will assume responsibility for the initiation and completion of annual staff competencies for staff assigned to Greenville HCC, Cherry Point, and Morehead City. The incumbent will actively participate in and lead workshops/continuing education programs designed for career advancement, as well as function in classroom teaching environments, clinical arenas, and as a group facilitator during training and implementation of changes in nursing practice and procedure. The incumbent employs and engages a broad range of in-depth knowledge and skills in education theory and application, career development, leadership, and program management. Duties include but not are not limited to: Proficient in addressing dynamic issues such as globalization, practice environments, evidence-based practice, and nursing and healthcare technologies. Collaborate with the Education Department and share leadership in VALOR and nursing student programs. Will divide time in both staffing and education (70/30) to ensure clinical needs are met and that staff are competent in areas where they work. Preferred Experience: Minimum (5) years successful nursing practice, including 3+ recent years in Ambulatory Care Prior teaching experience including curriculum development. Documented excellence and experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Documented evidence of successful professional nursing practice in progressively complex positions/levels. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (written and oral communication) and collaboration with other disciplines. Evidence of effective teamwork with demonstrable outcomes and prior VA experience. Documented leadership in committees, councils, or programs at service or organizational level. Documented evidence of leadership and involvement in professional nursing organizations related to staff development and/or continuing education. Preferred Certifications: ANCC Certification in Nursing Professional Development BLS/ACLS Instructor Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing, ANCC A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. 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, 8 hour tours, between the hours of 7am-6pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.