Nurse - Registered Nurse Training to Practice (RNTTP) Coordinator
What you'd do
This open position is a Permanent Full-Time Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse Training to Practice (RNTTP) Coordinator for Education and Learning Resources within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital - Columbia, Missouri.
Major duties
Duties: The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for the facility's Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Residency Program and nursing workforce pipeline initiatives, including the VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) and nursing student clinical experiences. The coordinator independently assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates educational and workforce development programs in accordance with established policies, evidence-based practices, and organizational priorities. In collaboration with nursing leadership, educators, academic affiliates, Human Resources, preceptors, and other key stakeholders, the coordinator fosters strong academic partnerships and supports the seamless transition of nursing students and new graduate nurses from academia into clinical practice and the professional nurse role within the VA. The coordinator is responsible for the quality, implementation, and continuous improvement of the RNTTP and VA-STEP programs, ensuring educational experiences promote clinical competence, professional growth, engagement, and retention. Responsibilities include program planning, curriculum development, simulation-based learning, competency validation, program evaluation, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of program outcomes. The coordinator also supports strategic nursing workforce initiatives by strengthening the pipeline of future VA nurses, promoting recruitment and retention efforts, and ensuring effective utilization of available resources to meet organizational goals. 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: Full-Time - Monday to Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026987. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Preferred Experience: We are seeking a dynamic nurse leader with a passion for developing the future nursing workforce. Preferred qualifications include: Experience coordinating or leading a Nurse Residency, Transition to Practice, or Nursing Professional Development program. Experience working with nursing students, nurse externs (e.g., VA-STEP), or academic-clinical partnerships. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for nurses or nursing students. Experience facilitating simulation-based education, competency validation, and debriefing. Knowledge of adult learning principles, evidence-based education, and competency-based training. Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, and using outcome data to drive program enhancements. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with nurse leaders, interdisciplinary teams, Human Resources, and schools of nursing. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple educational initiatives simultaneously. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience delivering education to diverse audiences. Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing new graduate nurses, nursing students, or clinical preceptors. Experience leading change initiatives and supporting nursing workforce recruitment and retention strategies. Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a related field is preferred. National certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), or another relevant specialty certification is preferred. Previous Veterans Health Administration (VHA) experience or familiarity with VA nursing education programs is preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
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