The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator Registered Nurse within Quality Management Service located in Marion, IL

Duties

The incumbent is the Quality Improvement Coordinator (QIC) Nurse and works in the Quality Service at the Marion VA Health Care System. This position researches, investigates and develops action plans in support of the overall success of various performance measures. As the QIC Nurse, the incumbent plays a critical role in leading the effort to meet or exceed performance expectations to include but not limited to EPRP, SAIL, IPEC and other quality performance measures. The incumbent also serves to improve administrative and clinical processes throughout the health care system in collaboration with the System Redesign Coordinator. In order to accomplish these tasks, the incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of Marion VA Health Care System's overall mission, vision, values, strategic priorities and knowledge of the various performance measures to include but not limited to EPRP, SAIL, and IPEC quality performance measures. The QIC Nurse serves as a program specialist and facilitator for health care system activities related to performance measures, including but not limited to clinical process improvement, business/administrative process improvement, and optimization of patient flow. The incumbent ensures the Marion VA Health Care System's plans and objectives are strategically aligned with VISN 15 and national performance measures. The incumbent provides specialized support services and guidance in the analysis of current processes and the implementation of new processes, thus helping the health care system to becoming highly reliable and thus improving care for all Veterans. Additionally, the QIC Nurse responsibilities will include but are not be limited to launching and supporting improvement teams related to EPRP/SAIL/IPEC metrics, coaching and training service line chiefs on EPRP/SAIL/IPEC, providing expertise on EPRP/SAIL/IPEC performance measures, monitoring facility performance with regard to national performance measures, real-time monitoring of process changes, preparing aggregate reports and analysis of performance for the health care system, network and VHA, facilitating and coordinating the development of action plans for outlier performance areas, organizing and supporting educational events and activities related to EPRP, SAIL and IPEC. The QIC will possess the skills and knowledge of change management and utilize those skills in supporting change with improvement teams and will incorporate the principles and values of High Reliability in all improvement efforts. The QIC must be self-motivated and self-directed, understand various clinical treatment modalities and possess a basic understanding and skill in the following: a. Organization and administration of multifaceted health care delivery systems b. Analysis of clinical and administrative data sets c. Database Management d. Demonstrate use of sound judgment in clinical and administrative decisions e. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with professional, administrative, and technical staff f. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Performance Improvement strategies g. Know of cultural change, systems and safety aspects of care and delivery of care h. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Change Management strategies The incumbent must possess effective public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. The QIC Nurse must be capable of providing strong leadership, demonstrate expertise in the role of the administrator and program manager, and be comfortable in the role of educator, and direct service provider. These responsibilities will be dictated by the needs of the program and may change as the program progresses. PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If selected, Applicants will provide proof of current certifications prior to employment. Only BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator (AED) obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., excluding Federal holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: BSN preferred with minimum of five (5) years nursing experience, preferred project management experience and at least two (2) of Quality experience. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing, and the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent will be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities rapidly based on organizational and Veteran needs.

Education

IMPORTANT: 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: Wendi Evans
• Phone: 618-922-5032
• Email: [email protected]