This position serves as a Program Specialist working for the Nursing Research, Innovation, & Development Simulation Center (Simulation Technician).
The incumbent will be responsible for administrative and logistical coordination of a variety of patient care initiatives including coordinating training events, conferences, implementation of initiatives in support of enhancing the patient experience, and management of data collection and analysis of projects related to patient-centered care.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Develops programs to insure that the Simulation Center initiatives are planned, developed and implemented in an effective manner. Develops materials, presentations and information packages for Nursing Research, Innovation, & Development initiatives. Develops guidelines, instructional methods, materials, etc., and new or improved applications of educational technology to training programs.
Provides guidance to operating programs in establishing their internal training programs, developing or obtaining training aids, and selecting pertinent government and non-government training resources. Develops and/or modifies procedures, courses, training guides and plans, and seeks alternative training sources for the organization having a fairly well-defined and readily understood mission. Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements.
Determines pertinent issues and collects relevant Information from a variety of sources. Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques. Develops recommendations and proposals. Plans and/or accomplishes special projects. Uses standard approaches to perform a variety of duties related to special projects involving administrative or support issues. Conducts extensive research and compilation of data from diverse sources.
Teach and coordinate simulation-based learning alongside research, innovation, and development activities to integrate theory with realistic practice, foster collaboration, and continuously improve educational outcomes. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD060740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Ross.Rucks@va.gov · 562-540-4595
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $71957 – $93549/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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