VA

Nurse (Professional Development Practitioner)

East Orange, NJ · full time · Senior

$96,242 – $161,650

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role teaches and develops nursing staff at a VA hospital, creating educational programs and ensuring clinical competency through training delivery, curriculum design, and skills assessment. It suits experienced nurses with advanced education who enjoy designing learning experiences and supporting colleague development.

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

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What they ask for

Required

Current unrestricted RN license in a US state or territory
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Graduate of accredited professional nursing school (ACEN or CCNE accredited)

Nice to have

5 to 10 years acute care hospital experience, preferably ICU/critical care
Current Nursing Professional Development Practitioner or hospital clinical educator experience
BLS and ACLS instructor certification
Nursing professional certification such as CCRN or NPD-BC
Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or higher
Valid driver license