Nurse Education & Competency Development Lead

US Indian Health Service; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Education Specialist at the GS-11 level to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for the service unit. The role includes validating competency, and providing orientation and ongoing education for staff to improve patient care and workforce performance.

The position requires a graduate-level nursing degree, active nursing license, and credentials such as NCLEX; foreign-educated nurses must obtain CGFNS certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• A graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• NG Nurse licensure: current, active, unrestricted license/registration.
• Certification requirements include NCLEX and state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for the service unit.
• Validate competency and provide orientation and ongoing education for staff.
• Develop curricula and learning objectives; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Nursing degree required

Foreign nursing school certification (CGFNS)

Job description

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Education Specialist at the GS-11 level to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for the service unit. The role includes validating competency, and providing orientation and ongoing education for staff to improve patient care and workforce performance.

The position requires a graduate-level nursing degree, active nursing license, and credentials such as NCLEX; foreign-educated nurses must obtain CGFNS certification where applicable.