Registered Nurse - Education Supervisor

About the role

The Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) Education Supervisor to lead educational programs and support nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee educational programs for nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Develop and implement care delivery models and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Align educational learning objectives with organizational strategic outcomes and participate in strategy planning and execution.
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Provide educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units.
• Perform learning needs assessments and develop educational trainings for clinical staff within the organization.
• Facilitate new nursing orientation for newly hired nursing staff in alignment with organizational priorities, quality initiatives, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and possess current full active unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse.
• Exception: Candidates without the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional nursing experience, or 2 years of specialized nursing experience, or 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2.
• Leadership: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of learning principles and instructional methods.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50 days 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.
• Health Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care.

Pay

Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (specific work hours negotiable).

Telework/Virtual

This is not a telework or virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not authorized.

VA Midwest Health Care Network

The VA Midwest Health Care Network operates under a Whole Health System of care, aiming to empower and equip Veterans to improve their health and well-being.