Nurse Educator

Title: Nurse Educator

State Role Title:RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $84418 - $116497

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for advancing nursing excellence by providing education and skill development to staff at all levels. The role supports new employee orientation and leads continuing education initiatives that promote professional development and ensure safe effective patient care.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Independently collaborate and problem solve with other nursing staff development members as well as other clinical disciplines as needed.
Knowledge of adult learning theories and application of same in both classroom and on unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Demonstrated experience providing education training or preceptorship to nursing staff or students.

Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based nursing practice.

Strong communication presentation and organizational skills.

Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g. electronic health records learning management systems Microsoft Office).

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in staff development education or clinical instruction.

Experience coordinating orientation or continuing education programs.

Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission CMS).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.

This position is open until filled; however applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI) local agency checks Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks employment verification and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific (barrier) crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status political affiliation disability genetic information and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans active members of the Virginia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package including your choice of health plans paid life insurance retirement plans 13 paid holidays annual leave family personal leave sick leave employee discount programs and more!

Contact Information

Name: Taylor Mayton

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.