Key member of the senior leadership team has oversight responsibility for the quality, safety, and performance improvement processes across the organization. Responsible for the multidisciplinary employees assigned to the Quality Safety Value (QSV) Department. The performance improvement function includes a full spectrum of managerial activities with primary focus upon quality and appropriateness of care.

Duties

Functions as Service Line Manager. Plans, organizes, and directs quality management services and programs within the Quality Management Department, while networking with other departments and service lines facilitates quality Veteran care. Contributes to forecasting requirements necessary for long range program planning and model development in QSV, and for the effective delivery of Veteran care by health professionals, health managers and other health care personnel. Ensures that WTVAHCS processes assess employees' and Veterans' needs, plans, development, and provides actions and interventions to prevent complications. Promotes Employees' performance and Veteran's outcomes. Makes decisions which reflect the distinctive and contributory role of QSV within the WTVAHCS, VISN 17, Director of Quality, Safety and Values (QSV), and the health care community. Participates in ensuring WTVAHCS meets/exceeds standards for clinical practice, administration, education, and implementation. Participates in strategic planning and forecasting for goal achievement. Collaborates with peers throughout the VISN, VHA and larger health care community to establish benchmarks and best practices for QSV. Coordinates, plans, implements, and monitors quality improvement activities and performance measures. Assists the service lines to meet the VHA performance measures as they relate to WTVAHCS and Veteran outcomes. Coordinates oversight, organization, development, and implementation of plans to successfully undergo accreditation by JC and other regulatory agencies. Interprets QSV and WTVAHCS policies clearly and concisely to foster interdisciplinary employee understanding and collaboration. Updates position descriptions, functional statements, and performance standards as required. In collaboration with Executive Leadership, Service Line and Department managers, disseminates, revises and/or develops service policies for employee and Veteran care in QSV. Supports and guides employee in development of innovative approaches to Veteran care delivery and management to promote quality care delivery. Able to mine, interpret, and analyze data to guide and monitor outcomes. Collaborates in partnership with the local SVH(s) to give assistance or education to improve the quality of care to residents in areas such as Falls Collaborative, QUAPI, pressure ulcer care, dementia care, infection control etc. 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: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation Incentives: 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: A minimum of two years of recent clinical experience as a graduate nurse A minimum of two years management experience Master's in nursing or related field Basic Life Support (BLS) required for RNs in direct patient care positions. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in specific specialty are required. Must be knowledgeable of Infections Disease and practice good technique in maintain Infections Control. 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: The work is mostly sedentary with sitting at a desk working on a computer, however the employee must also be able to walk long distances (to outlying buildings, stand for periods during specific functions, bend, and carry/transport items up like stacks of papers, books, or office supplies to outlying buildings. The ability to climb at least one flight of stairs is required and must qualify for clearance to operate a government vehicle and can sit in vehicle for long period of times during trips to outlying clinics.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either: a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); or b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or 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:

1. ACEN - http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
2. CCNE - https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE-Accreditation/CCNE-Accredited-Programs
3. U.S. Department of Education - 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.

Note: If your school was accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACEN or CCNE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Note: Failure to submit supporting documentation may disqualify you for further consideration on this announcement.

Contacts

• Address George H O'Brien Jr VA Medical Center 300 Veterans Boulevard Big Spring, TX 79720 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]