The Chief, Office of Quality Management and Safety (OQM&S) provides leadership and assumes continuing and substantial responsibility for the coordination and evaluation of integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities. The Chief of OQM&S reports directly to the Executive Director.

Duties

Leadership in planning, implementation and evaluation of Continuous Quality Improvement programs. Evaluation of compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards such as Joint Commission standards, OIG Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program, The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an annual Long Term Care regulatory review, the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer, and planning and implementation of programs to improve compliance and continuous readiness. Day-to-day administration of Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Infection Control, Accreditation Readiness, High Reliability, and Patient Safety programs at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and clinics. Staff training programs at all levels for quality improvement, quality improvement team training, Joint Commission standards and other improvement criteria/standards. Ensures staff complies with infection control practices, such as hand washing and wearing of appropriate equipment. Demonstrates safe work practices. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: M-F ; 0800-1630 or comparable Telework: Ad-Hoc, after successful completion of orientation/training period, with Supervisory approval. 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: Leadership in planning, implementation and evaluation of Continuous Quality Improvement programs. Evaluation of compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards such as Joint Commission standards, OIG Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection, The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an annual Long Term Care regulatory review, the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer and planning and implementation of programs to improve compliance and continuous readiness. Day-to-day administration of Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Infection Control, Accreditation Readiness, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Safety programs at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and clinics. Staff training programs at all levels for quality improvement, quality improvement team training, Joint Commission standards and other improvement criteria/standards. At least 3 years of leadership experience in Quality Management and/or Patient Safety Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 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 potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting.

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 Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Ranelle Cieske
• Phone: 414-758-6011
• Email: [email protected]