Registered Nurse-BLS/ACLS Coordinator/REdi Program Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs within the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System seeks a BLS & ACLS Coordinator/REdI Program Manager to implement and manage BLS/ACLS training programs in accordance with AHA and REdI standards.

The role requires REdI program director status, BLS/ACLS instructor certification, and strong records management. The position supports ongoing education initiatives with opportunities for telework and site leadership within the facility.

Qualifications

• ADN/BSN/MSN must be ACEN or CCNE accredited.
• Verification of accreditation via ACEN/CCNE websites is required.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages BLS, ACLS, and Heartsaver training per AHA and REdI.
• Maintains REdI program director status for BLS and ACLS; ensures instructor status.
• Teaches BLS/ACLS instructor classes and administers paperwork and records.

Skills

BLS/ACLS program management

Public speaking

Record keeping

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN accredited (ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is currently recruiting for a BLS & ACLS Coordinator/REdi Program Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• - Implements and manages the RQI Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Heartsaver Training programs within VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend HCS in accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA) and VHA's Resuscitation Education Initiative (REdI). - Obtains and maintains REdI Program Director status for both BLS and ACLS. - Obtains AHA faculty status for BLS and ACLS through REdI.
• - Maintains expectations of REdI Program as outlined in REdI manuals, policies, and directives - Obtains and maintains BLS & ACLS Instructor status through REdI. - Ensures appropriate records and reports are maintained. - Assures compliance through tracking of staff enrolled in Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and or BLS HeartCode programs. - Maintains program resources (e.g. space, textbooks, equipment, and supplies), assuring proper working order.
• - Teaches BLS & ACLS instructor classes which includes the administration of all required paperwork and record- keeping. - Schedules BLS & ACLS classes and instructors. - Oversees Mock Code Program at the facility and assure program compliance.
• - Participates as an active member of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend HCS CPR committee - Participates as an active member of the VISN17 PD/Facility Sim Leads Collaborative- Quarterly Meeting - Collects and reports statistical data to the VISN17 Director of Learning Simulation, Simulation Learning, Evaluation, assessment, and Research Network (SimLEARN), and Life Support Programs (REdI) - Attend assigned training for managing education related programs.
• - Serves as a facility content expert related to BLS and ACLS. - Performs statistical reporting, evaluation, consultation and collaboration with non-VA facilities as well as other VA health care professionals and administrators. - Comprehends and maintains knowledge of current VA guidelines, policies, Federal regulations, and laws.
• - Possesses effective public speaking skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. - Is comfortable in the role of administrator, educator, and direct services provider, as the needs of the program require be capable of providing strong leadership. - Advises facility and primary care leadership on clinical and administrative issues related to BLS/ACLS. Other duties as assigned.

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 8am-430pm Telework: Available Ad Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77349 – $158093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.