Clinical Residency Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Federal Health Insurance

Job summary

The Marion VA Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to serve as the Clinical Residency Coordinator within Education Services in Marion, IL.

This role leads the RN Transition to Practice and Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency programs, coordinating evidence-based educational initiatives and training for clinical staff. The incumbent collaborates with leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and academic partners to strengthen staff

Qualifications

• English proficiency required per VA policy.
• Nurse licensure and education as per VA qualification standards.
• Bridge program candidates may be eligible to become RN prior to completion.
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate all aspects of the Nurse Residency programs.
• Coordinate educational initiatives for clinical staff.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and design training.
• Oversee scholarship and academic affiliation programs.
• Collaborate with leadership and academic partners to support nurse residents.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

BSN-equivalent bridge program coursework

Current RN license in US

Foreign nursing education evaluation adequacy

Job description

Summary

The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to serve as the Clinical Residency Coordinator within Education Services located in Marion - IL.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090069
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of critical care clinical background - two (2) years of expertise as an educator - two (2) years of Experience leading evidence-based practice initiatives and quality improvement projects - two (2) years of clinical teaching experience and ability to teach high-acuity concepts - one year experience in managing and coordinating a Clinical Nurse program and BSN or MSN preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols

Duties

• The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) and Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency (PBRNR) Program Supervisory Coordinator leads - develops - and evaluates all aspects of the residency programs to ensure they meet established missions - goals - and accreditation standards
• The role includes coordinating comprehensive - evidence-based educational initiatives
• conducting learning needs assessments
• designing and delivering training for clinical staff
• and overseeing scholarship and academic affiliation programs
• The incumbent collaborates with leadership - interdisciplinary teams - and academic partners to support nurse residents' transition from academia to professional practice - strengthen staff competency - and enhance patient care outcomes
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements - analyzing program data - generating reports - mentoring scholarship recipients - and guiding preceptorship placement
• The coordinator fosters a culture of learning - quality improvement - ethical practice - and customer service - while ensuring continued accreditation readiness and supporting organizational strategic priorities
• PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• If selected - Applicants will provide proof of current certifications prior to employment
• Only BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator (AED) obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m. - excluding Federal holidays
• Telework: Ad hoc only to meet the needs of the department at the Supervisors discretion
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.