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Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical and Procedural/Cath Lab/ Interventional Radiology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Palo Alto, CA $154K – $228K Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Nurse ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareEducation
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The Clinical Nurse Educator in the surgical and procedural areas such as Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Outpatient Surgical Services supports the development of nursing staff by providing independent, evidence-based education to nurses across areas within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, demonstrating increasing expertise in instructional design, implementation, and evaluation. They conduct comprehensive learning needs assessments, develops and delivers educational programs
What You'll Do
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Supports the development of nursing staff by providing independent, evidence-based education to nursing staff across patient care areas within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, demonstrating increasing expertise in instructional design, implementation, and evaluation.
- →Conducts comprehensive learning needs assessments, develops and delivers educational programs, and collaborates in the orientation of new employees.
- →This includes monitoring progress, offering guidance, and assisting in the creation of individualized learning plans to address identified knowledge or skill gaps.
- →Applies proficient coaching and mentoring strategies to support professional growth and strengthen clinical decision-making.
- →Educational content developed and delivered in this role incorporates the unique health needs of Veterans, integrating concepts such as military culture, service-connected conditions, trauma-informed care, and whole health principles.
- →Fosters an environment that supports compassionate and personalized care aligned with VA's mission and core values.
- →Evaluates current clinical practices, reviews evidence-based literature, and makes informed recommendations to improve patient care processes and documentation.
- →Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and fellow Clinical Nurse Educators to support ongoing education, skills training, competency assessments, and in-services for both newly hired and experienced nursing staff.
- →Supports nurse residency programs by contributing to curriculum development, facilitating learning activities, and utilizing diverse teaching strategies such as simulation, case studies, and virtual learning platforms.
- →Participates in organizational committees, providing input related to educational initiatives and supporting activities that build nursing competency and promote high-quality patient outcomes.
- →Regarding emergency preparedness, the educator serves as a trainer and consultant within the Resuscitation Education Initiative (REdI) Program, monitors and tracks BLS/ALS compliance, leads mock code activities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen staff readiness for emergency responses.
- →A offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Functional Statement #:PD08442F, PD08443F, PD08444F, PD08445F, and PD08446F Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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 1 or 2-year trial 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.
Benefits
- ★Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
- ★Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
- ★Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- ★Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
- ★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)
Personality Fit
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