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South Texas Veterans Healthcare System (STVHCS) is recruiting for one Nurse Educator/Clinical Faculty who is responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of educational activities in support of the Nursing Education Department. The incumbent is detailed to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Nursing (School of Nursing) as a faculty member supporting the school's mission. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: MSN or DNP At least 5 or more years of educator experience demonstrating progressive leadership, accountability, reliability, and excellent team building. Excellent communication skills, computer skills, mentor experience BLS and ACLS Instructor certificate are preferred At least 2 or more years of experience in Program Development Certification: NPD-BC Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The position requires compliance with VA Handbook and VASTHCS Policy related to physical requirements. Moderate Lifting of 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds, Straight pulling for 1 hour, Pushing for 1-3 hours, Reaching above should, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking 4 hours, Standing for 2-7 hours, Kneeling for 2 hours, Repeated bending for 2 hours, Climbing and use of both legs and arms, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement of 20/40 DVA; corrected, Both eyes required, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), Sitting for 8 hours, Simple grasping for 2-4 hours, Fine manipulation (including keyboarding for 4-6 hours), Twisting for 2 hours, Mental and emotional stability. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Educator, a registered nurse, is a skilled professional who provides expertise as an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader, and researcher. The Nurse Educator designs, enhances and evaluates educational programs (academic and staff education) to facilitate learning and augment the continuum of quality nursing education and patient care delivery. Education planning is accomplished through coordination with others utilizing the nursing process framework, adult learning/educational theory, research, and clinical expertise. Duties of the Nurse Educator/Clinical Faculty includes, but is not limited to: Serves as a liaison between the STVHCS and the School of Nursing. *Fulfills an academic faculty role supporting the missions of the STVHCS and the School of Nursing. Teaching assignments are negotiated with the School of Nursing as determined by workload assignment norms established by the School of Nursing. Manage the STVHCS Nursing Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) Program: Serves as faculty coordinator for the DEU Program Guides staff nurses in their role as DEU Lead Teachers Provides the DEU Nurse Managers and Lead Teachers with the appropriate training, course materials (e.g., course syllabus, clinical objectives, faculty & student contact information) to facilitate student nurses' success Prepares the Lead Teachers with student learning activities and appropriate teaching-learning approaches that are leveled to the DEU students Provides clinical orientation & supports in-processing to the VA and orientation to the DEU units (e.g., VA badges, CPR verification, clinical skills passport, computer access, etc.) Facilitates students' integration of didactic learning into the clinical setting and learning Measures DEU outcomes Performs undergraduate clinical teaching activities exclusively at South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Supports the VA-Student Trainee Education (VA-STEP) Program. Supports other programs within the Nursing Education Department including the Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Program, New Employee Orientation for Nursing (NEON), and the Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP) as necessary. Performs undergraduate clinical teaching activities exclusively at South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Supports the VA-Student Trainee Education (VA-STEP) Program. Supports other programs within the Nursing Education Department including the Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Program, New Employee Orientation for Nursing (NEON), and the Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP) as necessary. Works collaboratively with Nursing Service leadership and other services within the medical center in the development and implementation of Nursing Service and facility-wide educational programs and other initiatives. Educates and supports the implementation of research findings to practice. Collaborates with shared governance council/committees in the implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives at the unit level. Encourages, disseminates, and/or participates in research and scholarship activities *The assignment of academic faculty rank will be determined by the School of Nursing and will be commensurate with the incumbent's qualifications and experience. Rank advancement will be encouraged and supported. The opportunity to serve on School of Nursing and University committees will be afforded the incumbent. The incumbent will be a voting member of the School of Nursing Faculty Assembly. 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- Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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