Nurse (Educator) at Department of Defense
Department of Defense · Bethesda, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Bethesda
Not Required
Duties
Provide comprehensive coordination of a wide range of simulation activities and events supported by the simulation center using available resources and approved curriculum design processes.,Provide oversight and guidance during all aspects of assigned event planning, development, and execution.,Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts, plans and develops simulation-based curriculum.,Create educational content and materials for a full spectrum of simulation strategies using curriculum design processes.,Conduct research to support content development and applies adult learning principles to best achieve educational goals and objectives.,Utilize a continuous quality improvement model through feedback from learners, faculty, and internal simulation staff to improve future iterations of events or similar activities.,Maintain curriculum in accordance with department guidelines.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Nurse (Educator): Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. (Note: You must provide a copy of your CGFNS Certificate). Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing clinical care to patients within a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF); preparing resource and/or training materials for staff education courses; reviewing educational content for clarity and technical correctness; and coordinating course training schedules for facility by scheduling instructors and/or presenters. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Experience as an Adult Critical Care (ICU) nurse is preferred, not required.
Education
See qualification section for education requirements.
Other Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The following certifications will be required to obtain and maintain after onboarding: 1. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Healthcare Modeling and Simulation Certificate and 2. Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or CHSE-A Wear of protective clothing may be required.
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