Nurse (Educator/Simulation)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Hill AFB, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Educator/Simulation) position is located at the 75th Medical Group at an Air Force Base in Utah. The nurse develops, implements, and evaluates high-fidelity and task-trainer simulation activities, ensuring training aligns with military regulations and accreditation standards. The role coordinates simulation schedules and agreements with medical treatment facility personnel and builds clinical training programs informed by modern teaching theories and evidence-based practice. The incumbent may also provide primary clinical care, active-duty travel screenings, and immunization support when required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A qualifying nursing degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required, subject to the stated exemption for qualifying current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series.
A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, are required, subject to the stated exemption.
Graduates of foreign nursing schools must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
Qualify through either at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above—including comprehensive nursing care, patient or staff education, and assistance with developing training programs or clinical presentations—or 45 semester hours of progressively higher-level graduate education in nursing or a directly related field, subject to the stated exemption.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Must undergo tuberculosis testing and/or provide a record of tuberculosis testing.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Position is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation.
Position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant and random drug testing.
Selectees must provide proof of U.S. citizenship; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate high-fidelity and task-trainer simulation activities.
Ensure training programs align with military regulations and accreditation standards.
Coordinate simulation schedules and agreements with medical treatment facility personnel.
Develop clinical training programs incorporating modern teaching theories and evidence-based practice.
Provide primary clinical care, active-duty travel screenings, and immunization support when required.