Nurse Educator & BLS/ACLS Instructor

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal retirement/pension

Total rewards package

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Nurse Educator to lead evidence-based staff education across inpatient and outpatient units. You will design learning plans, assess training needs, and drive competency through simulations and standardized curricula.

Responsibilities include coordinating Redi program training (BLS/ACLS), monitoring compliance, and partnering with leaders to improve clinical outcomes and staff development.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN/CCNE).
• Active RN license in any US state or DC.
• VA qualification standards and licensure requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based education to clinical staff in inpatient and outpatient units.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate learning plans based on assessment of needs.
• Serve as trainer/consultant for Redi program including BLS/ACLS instruction.
• Monitor BLS/ALS compliance and support simulation-based training and assessments.
• Collaborate with leadership and interprofessional teams to identify educational needs and outcomes.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)

Current RN license in any US state or DC

GNT bridge/temporary appointment provisions until licensure

Foreign nursing education credential evaluation

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Nurse Educator to lead evidence-based staff education across inpatient and outpatient units. You will design learning plans, assess training needs, and drive competency through simulations and standardized curricula.

Responsibilities include coordinating Redi program training (BLS/ACLS), monitoring compliance, and partnering with leaders to improve clinical outcomes and staff development.