Title: Training and Nursing Instructor

State Role Title: 49115

Hiring Range: $117,652 - $145,192

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

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

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

We are seeking a highly motivated, Registered Nurse to join our team at NVMHI as a Nursing and Training Instructor. The Nursing and Training Instructor position, is a dynamic, proactive, collaborative position within the Staff Development and Training Department with a dotted line to the Nursing Department. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging and effective new employee orientation and annual training programs for our Nursing Department staff. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring our overall workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their roles through the facilitation of CPR, Code Blue, Seclusion and Restraint and Therapeutic Options training. Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Must be highly organized, detail oriented and be able to meet deadlines with multiple competing priorities. Must have excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

Core Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development & Delivery:

Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, including new hire orientation, in-service training, and continuing education.

Clinical Instruction:

Provide hands-on instruction and mentorship in the clinical setting, supporting staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Support student learning through the facilitation of clinical rotations of nursing students utilizing the established agreements with Nursing Programs.

Competency Assessment:

Conduct competency assessments and provide feedback to ensure staff meet required standards.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of staff progress, performance, and compliance. 

Minimum Qualifications

Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Virginia. Prior experience in a psychiatric setting. Experience with the Suite of Microsoft Products. Demonstrated Experience teaching, training, or precepting adult learners.

Additional Considerations

Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher preferred. Demonstrated clinical experience in a relevant healthcare setting preferred. Prior experience providing live, virtual and blended learning training/classes. Prior experience with accreditation bodies, CMS, OSIG and other similar oversight bodies.

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. Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. 

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org  or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.  
 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. 

Contact Information

Name: Eileen Pattisall

Phone: 703-645-3131

Email: eileen.pattisall@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.