Director of Advanced Practice Nurse Education - Nurse Practitioner Education/Training Coordinator

Nashville, TN · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$161,950 – $215,388

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role leads advanced practice nurse education and training programs at a VA medical center, overseeing nurse practitioner residency development and clinical advancement. It suits experienced nurse practitioners ready to move into senior leadership focused on education, program administration, and organizational mission alignment.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Active, current, full, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license from a US state or territory
Current board certification in a clinical specialty (ACNP, PMHNP, FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, or GNP) from ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent
Four or more years of Nurse Practitioner experience with at least one year at Nurse III level or equivalent
Associate executive level practice with demonstrated clinical, leadership, and administrative skills
Ability to lead organizational change and improve performance outcomes

Nice to have

Experience establishing, maintaining, and evaluating health professions training programs at a VA facility
Experience with evidence-based practice models and research application