Registered Nurse Clinical Educator
The Clinical Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who provides formal/informal/virtual instructions for clinicians, support staff, patients and families, and the community. The Clinical Nurse Educator works under the direction of the Chief Nurse, Nursing Education collaborating with multiple disciplines in assessment, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of an effective program including orientation, continuing education and in-service for staff at Lee County Healthcare Center and at the Southern CBOCs (Naples, Port Charlotte and Sebring). S/he provides continuing education to LCHC PACU and OR staff and serves as BLS/ACLS coordinator for the Southern CBOCs. The Clinical Nurse Educator is also responsible for providing facility-wide education such as Own-the-Moment and PMDB to the LCHC and Southern CBOCs employees. Salary will be determined based on education and documented experience by Nursing Professional Standard Board. Work Schedule:
Monday Thru Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
MSN or BSN preferred. Two to five years of successful nursing practice and formal/informal teaching experience desired. Experienced in Adult Education preferred. Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills to enter and retrieve date Positive interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all disciplines Excellent written and verbal communication Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Key Competencies:
Assesses staff learning needs through the use of various designs and tools for data collection to discover the learning needs and knowledge gaps both clinic-wide and in specific clinical areas. Plans and Implements educational activities and offerings to address the unique needs of the LCHCC patient population, strategic goals, findings from performance improvement activities, new trends in healthcare, and expectations of external regulatory agencies. Evaluates feedback on programs and achievement and effectiveness of learning in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains through the use of a variety of techniques and strategies. Reviews and revises education programs to reflect learner preferences, needs, outcomes, follow-up, healthcare trends, research, and changes in the health care environment. Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program outcomes, designing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluations strategies. Fosters relevant population-specific programs in staff development, such as disease-specific, physical, and psychosocial dimensions of care, as well as patient care delivery systems and patient-centered care model. Lead organizer and participant in the orientation of new Nursing Staff and Nursing Students and/or others as appropriate to their role and duties. Forms partnerships with community resources (i.e. Nursing Schools and other organizations) to develop educational programs on topics outside the realm of internal resources. Serves as team leader or active member on workgroups chartered to develop program policy, procedure/guidelines, or other special projects. Demonstrates autonomy through self-direction and motivation in practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator is a role model in demonstrating excellence in practice, serves as a clinical mentor/preceptor for clinical and administrative staff, consults/collaborates in Veteran care and research, and educates in both formal and informal situations. 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:
Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over, Straight pulling 8hrs, Pushing 8 hrs, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both Hands required, Walking 8 hrs, Standing 8hrs, Kneeling, Repeated bending 8 hrs, Both legs required, Near vision correctable at 13 to 16, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20, Hearing (aid permitted), Constant noise, Solvents (degreasing agents, Working with hands in water, Working closely with other, Protracted or irregular hours of work,
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday Thru Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
MSN or BSN preferred. Two to five years of successful nursing practice and formal/informal teaching experience desired. Experienced in Adult Education preferred. Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills to enter and retrieve date Positive interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all disciplines Excellent written and verbal communication Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Key Competencies:
Assesses staff learning needs through the use of various designs and tools for data collection to discover the learning needs and knowledge gaps both clinic-wide and in specific clinical areas. Plans and Implements educational activities and offerings to address the unique needs of the LCHCC patient population, strategic goals, findings from performance improvement activities, new trends in healthcare, and expectations of external regulatory agencies. Evaluates feedback on programs and achievement and effectiveness of learning in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains through the use of a variety of techniques and strategies. Reviews and revises education programs to reflect learner preferences, needs, outcomes, follow-up, healthcare trends, research, and changes in the health care environment. Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program outcomes, designing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluations strategies. Fosters relevant population-specific programs in staff development, such as disease-specific, physical, and psychosocial dimensions of care, as well as patient care delivery systems and patient-centered care model. Lead organizer and participant in the orientation of new Nursing Staff and Nursing Students and/or others as appropriate to their role and duties. Forms partnerships with community resources (i.e. Nursing Schools and other organizations) to develop educational programs on topics outside the realm of internal resources. Serves as team leader or active member on workgroups chartered to develop program policy, procedure/guidelines, or other special projects. Demonstrates autonomy through self-direction and motivation in practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator is a role model in demonstrating excellence in practice, serves as a clinical mentor/preceptor for clinical and administrative staff, consults/collaborates in Veteran care and research, and educates in both formal and informal situations. 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:
Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over, Straight pulling 8hrs, Pushing 8 hrs, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both Hands required, Walking 8 hrs, Standing 8hrs, Kneeling, Repeated bending 8 hrs, Both legs required, Near vision correctable at 13 to 16, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20, Hearing (aid permitted), Constant noise, Solvents (degreasing agents, Working with hands in water, Working closely with other, Protracted or irregular hours of work,
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$52,759 to $104,824 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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