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CategoryHealthcare
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No of Jobs1
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Apply Before12/08/2025
Description
Chief Nurse - Nursing Education
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Columbus, OH
Job Title: Chief Nurse - Nursing Education
Position: Leader of Nursing Education Programs
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Columbus
State: OH
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Execute leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs.
- Responsible for administrative functions of the assigned nursing unit/programs.
- Provide senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within the Nursing Education Department.
- Supervise Nursing Education, Competency Program, Preceptor Program, RN Transition to Practice Program, Nursing Academic Affiliations, and other educational programs.
- Generate and disseminate new knowledge relevant to clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education.
- Conduct education needs assessments, provision, design, and evaluation of staff education activities.
- Oversee fiscal management of education program funding and scholarship program management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and VHA laws and regulations regarding nursing education.
- Support the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines to achieve patient-centered and organizational goals.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Management
- Education and training
Preferred Skills
- Previous Leadership Experience
- Previous Nursing Education Experience
- Budget Planning
Requirements
Experience: 4 years of professional nursing experience, including specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III
Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field with relevant experience
License & Certification:
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is required
Benefits
- 50 days of paid time off per year
- Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
- Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
Supplemental Pay
- Potential for performance awards
Special Notes
- VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Facility Details
Name: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Description: The VA provides a wide range of health care services to veterans.
Specialties:
- Nursing Education
- Patient Care Services
Mission: To care for those who shall have borne the battle and for their widow and orphan.
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