Nurse Educator (Sterile Processing Service)

<p>The Nurse (Sterile Processing Service Educator), delivers a fundamental understanding of adult learning principles as a lifelong learner, practicing with flexibility to adapt or change learning strategies based on assessed needs within the healthcare organization. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training of Sterile Processing and clinical staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade). Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Duties The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Nurse Educator demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care through education and training. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Educational Design & Instruction Understands instructional design, implementation, and application related to education and training. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies, assessment skills, and evaluation of outcomes. Provides educational instruction and training for Sterile Processing staff. Develops educational trainings for staff within the organization based on identified learning needs. Organizes, participates in, and evaluates all education and training programs. Learning Needs Assessment & Orientation Performs learning needs assessments to identify educational gaps within the organization. Assists with the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and development and implementation of learning plans to address identified deficiencies. Monitors and tracks education requirements in compliance with organizational standards. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Support Influences educational outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Collaborates with other SPS Nurse Educators and interprofessional healthcare teams in ongoing education activities, including in-services, training, competency assessments, and evaluations of both current and new staff skills. Collaborates with SPS leadership and other SPS administrative roles to identify educational training needs for staff, while supporting activities that foster competence, critical thinking, and decision-making. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of education focused on staff education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the healthcare continuum. Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement Reviews current Sterile Processing literature for new trends and changes based on evidence-based research. Proposes practice and documentation revisions based on evaluation of outcomes. Systematically evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for all Sterile Processing employees and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Mentorship & Professional Development Develops entry-level coaching and mentoring skills. Fosters competence, critical thinking, and decision-making among Sterile Processing staff. 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 - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized once fully trained.?????? Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.