RN Clinical Nurse Educator at Veterans Health Administration — Applications Closed

Job Description

The Veterans Health Administration is hiring an RN Clinical Nurse Educator at Edward Hines Jr. Hospital in Hines, IL. In this full-time permanent role, you will provide expert, evidence-based education to nursing staff across clinical and outpatient units.

You will perform learning needs assessments, develop educational trainings, and assist with orientation of new employees. This position is open to current permanent employees of the Edward Hines Jr. VA and its CBOCs, current VISN 12 employees, and current employees of the agency. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 0730-1600.

Telework and remote work are not available.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $80,018 - $149,392 per year.

Qualification

To qualify, you must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet the bridge program exception. You must have a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

English proficiency is required.

• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed.
• Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may be appointed temporarily upon achieving a state license, then converted to permanent upon graduation.
• Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration that meets the requirement for graduation from an approved school.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Grade determination based on education and experience: Nurse I (Levels I-III), Nurse II, or Nurse III as detailed in the qualification standard.
• For Nurse I Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no additional experience required.
• For Nurse I Level II: ADN or Diploma plus 1 year specialized experience, or BSN with no experience.
• For Nurse I Level III: ADN or Diploma plus 2 years experience (1 year at Level II), or BSN plus 1 year, or MSN with no experience.
• For Nurse II: BSN plus 2 years (1 year at Level III), or MSN plus 1 year, or Master's in related field with BSN plus 1 year, or Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field with BSN.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based education to nursing staff.
• Deliver educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units.
• Perform learning needs assessments and develop educational trainings for clinical staff.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Apply adult learning principles and adapt learning strategies based on assessment of learning needs.
• Provide care and counseling in promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury using the nursing process.
• Execute medical regimens including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a licensed provider.
• Maintain primary commitment to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community (ANA Code of Ethics).
• Evaluate human responses to actual or potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, and health counseling.
• Provide care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being.

Conditions & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must provide acceptable form of identification (REAL ID compliant after May 7, 2025).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility depends on position type and full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
2. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
3. Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining grade and salary.
4. Experience as an RN will be evaluated on five dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.
5. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs.
6. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks.
7. Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply; preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Required Documents

• Resume (Note: The 2-page resume requirement does not apply; you may upload a full resume/CV without page limitation in the 'Other' document upload field. A one-page Clinical Resume Document is available for download and must be uploaded into the 'Resume' document upload field.).
• Cover Letter (optional).
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference).
• Disability Letter (Schedule A).
• Disability Letter (VA).
• License (current, active RN license).
• PCS Orders (if applicable).
• Performance Appraisal.
• Professional Certification.
• Separation Notice (RIF).

How to Apply

1. Review the qualification and eligibility requirements to ensure you meet them.
2. Prepare your federal resume and any required documents (see Required Documents section).
3. Go to the official application portal and open the announcement for RN Clinical Nurse Educator (Job ID: 878005700).
4. With your the official application portal/Login.gov account. If you don't have an account, create one.
5. Complete the online application and the occupational questionnaire.

Additional Information

• This position is open to current permanent employees of the Edward Hines Jr. VA and its CBOCs, current VISN 12 employees, and current employees of the agency.
• The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 0730-1600. Telework and remote work are not available.
• The salary range is $80,018 - $149,392 per year. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range based on education, scope, and experience.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be granted, but wearing a face mask is required if exempted.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Veterans' preference applies: eligible Veterans should claim preference in the questionnaire and provide required documentation (DD-214, SF-15, etc.).
• For questions, contact Ranelle Cieske at 414-384-2000 X40143 or [email protected].
• The address for this position is Edward Hines Junior Hospital, 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141.

About Company

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. VHA operates through a network of medical centers, outpatient clinics, and other facilities, including the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

This role is part of VHA's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by ensuring nursing staff receive expert, evidence-based education and training.

Working at VHA means joining a public service organization dedicated to serving those who have served the nation, with opportunities for professional growth and a complete federal benefits package.