Registered Nurse_ Clinical Nurse Educator For Surgical Specialty Clinic/Specialty Procedure Unit

The Peri-op Surgical Clinic and Procedures Clinical Nurse Educator RN has specialized knowledge of the diverse populations within the VA and competently provides education and guidance for the care provided by staff nurses. The Peri-op Surgical Clinic and Procedures Clinical Nurse Educator RN is a professional registered nurse who provides high-quality, evidence-based education and clinical support to nursing staff through instructional expertise, leadership, and collaboration.

The CNE RN Peri-Op Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures assumes the following major functions/duties and responsibilities expected of the role: 1. Collaborates with the Chief Nurse Nursing Education & Research (NEaR) and Peri-Op, NEaR Supervisory Program Manager, Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team, Clinical Nurse Specialists and NEaR CNEs to design and implement the Nursing Education strategic plan specific to assigned nursing staff. 2. Provides clinical leadership and consultation to establish, maintain, and evaluate standards of care and clinical practice within Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures. 3. Develops and maintains strategic educational plans and evidence-based programs for staff that align with facility goals, professional standards, and national benchmarks. 4. Designs, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, annual competencies, and ongoing education to enhance clinical proficiency, validates competencies, and promotes continuous learning. 5. In collaboration with Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team, implement and manage competency assessment processes, including Donna Wright competency methodology. 6. Leads simulation-based training, workshops, and clinical skill labs focused on: education deemed appropriate to areas and others as deemed necessary by management team, and facility requirements. 7. Mentors and develops nursing staff in critical thinking, prioritization, evidence-based decision-making, documentation, and professional communication to foster independent clinical judgment. 8. Promotes and facilitates evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects, mentoring staff in research utilization and practice innovation. 9. Collaborates on policy and procedure development, review, and implementation to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations in assigned areas. 10.Provides continuous education and updates regarding clinical changes, code management, emergency response, infection prevention, and evolving standards of care and competency validation. 11.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, deliver targeted education, and promote patient-centered, high-quality care. 12.Leads and supports performance improvement projects aimed at improving key outcomes for designated areas. 13.Evaluates and reports educational outcomes using performance data, staff feedback, and unit metrics to guide improvements in teaching effectiveness and clinical performance. 14.Develops and sustains preceptor and mentorship programs, supporting nursing onboarding, professional development, and leadership growth in the Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures environment. 15.Provides instruction and support for nursing students and residents, coordinating with academic affiliates and supporting programs such as RNTTP, VA-STEP, and PB-RNR students. 16.Collaborates with Surgical Specialty Clinics and Special Procedures management team to conduct quality and safety rounds to assess practice standards, review patient outcomes, and staff development opportunities. 17.Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) and the Nursing Education & Research Department. 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 Preferred Experience: MSN preferred AACN Certification Preferred Formal experience as a Clinical Educator 3 years current surgical specialty clinical or preprocedural clinical experience preferred Documented evidence of ability to plan and execute orientation programs for all levels of staff Understanding of EBPI principles & demonstrated ability to mentor staff in this process Documented evidence of ability to develop competencies, policies Standards of Practice, and procedures Experience collaborating with the interdisciplinary team Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0700-1530 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.