Registered Nurse-Transition to Practice Program (TTP) Coordinator

<p>The Miami VA Healthcare System's Education, Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse-Transition to Practice TTP. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The purpose of the RN TTP Program is to bridge education and professional nursing practice, building on essentials learned in academic educational programs to develop a competent professional nursing practice, and to increase nurse recruitment and retention. It is designed to support graduate registered nurses as they transition from an entry-level, advanced beginner nurse to a competent professional nurse. The overarching goal is safe, high-quality care for Veterans. The mission serves to provide a program which will further develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance, strategies to incorporate research-based and other evidence into practice, clinical leadership skills at the point of patient care; and to formulate an individual career plan that promotes a life-long commitment to professional nursing. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting the RN Transition to Practice Residency Program in achieving its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Planning, delivering, and evaluating the process of the TTP Program. Collaborating with the Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and preceptors on program development, implementation, progress, and evaluation. Providing competent, programmatic assistance to the RNTTP program. Demonstrates experience in competent, evidence-based nursing care, adult learning principles, teaching/learning methodologies, and program management. Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and outcome-focused quality improvement initiatives. Oversees the Veterans Affairs (VA) Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP). The RNTTP Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the programs based on established policies and guidelines consistent with the program mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. 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: 0730-1600</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.