Chief Nurse of Education-Designated Learning Officer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Nurse of Education to oversee education programs and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will manage training initiatives, conduct needs assessments, and ensure compliance with educational standards. Responsibilities include promoting professional development and enhancing quality care for Veterans. Requires a full nursing license and offers competitive salary with extensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50 days of paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as an educator and consultant in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and administration skills.
• Ability to manage educational programs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cross-disciplinary healthcare programs.
• Supervise staff managing educational initiatives.
• Conduct education needs assessments.
• Oversee training and compliance with educational standards.
• Promote professional development among healthcare staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education program management

Competency assessment

Continuous learning promotion

Education

Full and unrestricted nursing license

Job description

The Chief Nurse of Education functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor within the Education & Learning Resources (ELR) service, leveraging a wide range of experience and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care, as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS).
• Manage and provide direct supervision of select staff responsible for various education programs throughout the healthcare system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive education needs assessments and oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of staff and patient education activities to meet identified needs.
• Ensure the integration and application of the Donna Wright competency model into competency activities for all patient care areas, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.
• Serve as the Designated Learning Officer (DLO) and Chief of Nursing education as required, to provide seamless leadership in employee training and education.
• Collaborate with VHA's Employee Education System (EES) to ensure compliance with educational requirements, including mandatory training, Talent Management System (TMS) usage, availability of learning resources, and all Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) reporting related to nursing education.
• Act as a backup for multiple educational programs, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in the absence of primary program managers.
• Promote and support a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice within the healthcare system, enhancing the quality of care provided to Veterans.

Benefits

• Salary: 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 7:30am-4:00pm
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• VA Nurse Total Rewards: VA Nurse Total Rewards