Nurse Educator

Company: State of Vermont
Location: Bennington
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking a dedicated Nurse Educator to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive education and training programs within our skilled nursing facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all educational offerings meet mandatory requirements, support the enhancement of patient care, and contribute to staff recruitment and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, design, and implement curricula for both immediate and ongoing educational programs tailored to staff learning needs.
Evaluate and improve training effectiveness related to patient safety, treatment interventions, and adherence to standards of care and best practices.
Oversee and provide comprehensive employee orientation programs to foster organizational commitment and satisfaction.
Ensure that training and education programs support the facility in maintaining licensure and survey readiness.
Utilize educational initiatives to reinforce the organizational culture and promote current clinical best practices.
Develop and regularly assess learning objectives, educational offerings, and employee proficiency in mastering content, including necessary clinical skills.
Facilitate and support nursing students and instructors during clinical experiences within the facility.
Participate in nursing conferences and workshops to stay abreast of emerging trends and practices.
Promote a climate of continuous learning and provide educational opportunities that encourage professional development among staff.

The Vermont Veterans' Home is dedicated to providing best in class care to our Country's Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents. For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site. The starting pay rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Who May Apply

This position, Nurse Educator (Job Requsition #52617), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Melissa Jackson at melissa.jackson@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans' Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.

Environmental Factors

Duties primarily performed in a clinical and office setting. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, potentially physically and verbally violent patient population and other stressful situations may occur. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and extended shifts as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience in the nursing specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Special Requirements

Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

Overtime work is required to maintain minimum staffing levels and for unannounced regulatory inspections and is considered a condition of employment. The ability to work overtime when required is an essential function of this job class.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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