Clinical Nurse Educator & Staff Development Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC Health Care System seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.

The role applies adult-learning principles and innovative teaching strategies to promote staff development, clinical competency, and high-quality Veteran care across the organization. Responsibilities include coordinating learning needs, providing BLS/ALS training, and supporting residency and competency

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care and communication.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• State RN license required; temporary GNT path may be used with bridge program provisions.
• Foreign-educated nurses must have active U.S. licensure and degree validation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational needs and programs for clinical staff.
• Provide evidence-based instruction and training to nursing staff.
• Apply adult-learning principles and instructional design in teaching.
• Lead nurse residency programs and competency initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical education and patient care.

Skills

English proficiency

Adult learning

Educational program design

Clinical staff training

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC Health Care System seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.

The role applies adult-learning principles and innovative teaching strategies to promote staff development, clinical competency, and high-quality Veteran care across the organization. Responsibilities include coordinating learning needs, providing BLS/ALS training, and supporting residency and competency