Regional Clinical Nurse Educator

Title: Regional Clinical Nurse Educator

State Role Title:Registered Nurse Manager I

Hiring Range: $112,076 - $154,665

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:https://dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide ongoing education and training as a mentor, leader, and quality improvement driver to all DBHDS nursing staff based on mandates, best practices, performance issues, quality management/ performance improvement focus areas, and ongoing professional growth of staff.

The Regional Clinical Nurse Educator will enhance the quality of nursing care across DBHDS by ensuring nursing staff are highly competent in the delivery of medical complex and behavioral health patient care.

This position will work out of Central Office in Richmond, VA.

-Ability to develop and implement training programs for DBHDS nursing staff to ensure high quality, standardized medical and behavioral health care.

-Ability to participate as a member of the DBHDS nursing leadership teams to identify educational needs and training opportunities.

-Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on needs of nursing staff and nursing QM findings.

-Ability to effectively communicate and teach to varying levels of staff using various educational mediums (online, live presentations, polycom, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the nursing process along with experience in the education/teaching of nursing employees. Computer skills commensurate with the position. Current state of Virginia Registered Nurse license.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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 Virginia's 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.

Add the following sentence for any positions that are open until filled: 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 (804) 524-7300 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: Tamara Hinchey

Phone: (804) 869-9018

Email: tamara.hinchey@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.

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