The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator maintains a collaborative working relationship with all levels of nursing staff. In collaboration with the Nurse Managers, the incumbent will assess the learning needs of the CC staff then plan, implement, and evaluate the educational programs designed to develop and improve the clinical and administrative skills of nursing and support staff.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Office of Community Care (CC) Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator is qualified by education and experience to be an Expert registered nurse in providing support to Service Chief, Assistant Chief, Nurse Managers and others in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the education needs of the CC staff. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator understands the importance of every leadership position and communicates his/her personal and professional vision for performance improvement activities. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator can identify and use all informational systems available within the facility and routinely accesses electronic information systems as one of the formal means of communication. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator collaborates with individual preceptors, colleagues, and executive on quality and performance improvement issues. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator ensures the execution of procedures, and standards of care, meets all deadliness and keeps the chain of command informed. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator understands and employs interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate the staff to provide the highest level of care. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator functions within the program as a resource to Office of Community Care (CC) Staff. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator is accountable for directing, coordinating, and participating in the delivery of education and clinical program instruction for all CC personnel. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator provides educational support to the Community Care management team and their assigned staff. The Nurse Educator/Performance Improvement Navigator manages programs for staff training and development with associated application processes. He/she also develops and coordinates programs to assure staff competence in the CC consult process. 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, 0730-1600 Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: 5 years Community Care experience Preceptor in the last 2 years Proof of ongoing continuing education MSN Knowledge of Community Care performance, quality, and patient safety measures. Experience with IVC dashboard, Power BI, and other community care data Knowledge of HRO Principal's and Values 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 years 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 and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Light lifting, under 15 pounds, light carrying, under 15 pounds, straight pulling (0.5 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (1 hour), standing (1 hour), repeated bending (0.5 hour), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, one eye required, hearing (aid may be permitted. Environmental Factors: Excessive noise, intermittent, working closely with others, working alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: Rena Hairston
• Phone: 504-521-9608
• Email: [email protected]