This Program Support Assistant position is in the Associate Director, Patient Care service within the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) at Aurora, CO. This position manages all administrative functions and actions associated with the Professional Standards Boards (PSB's) for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This position serves as Subject Matter Expert for the VA ECHCS and advises several professional boards as well as the leadership members.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Manages the administrative processes regarding Professional Standards Board (PSB) actions, including appointments, conversions of appointments, promotions, special advancement for achievement (SAA), reconsiderations for promotions, and any other applicable board actions. Sends applicants the Nursing Professional Standards Board (NPSB) requirements and instructions. The incumbent works with the candidate in completing documents and ensuring they are returned for review in a timely manner. Reviews and analyzes the qualifications of applicants, ensures all required elements are present and accurate. This including but not limited to: licensure, performance, education, training, clinical judgment, and converting/ calculating full-time equivalent years of relevant experience. Creates and maintains the processes to manage reoccurring action items, such as proficiencies, licensure, and reappraisals, within the set time frame. Tracks and ensures items are submitted timely, which allows for completion before any expirations and deadlines. Analyzes and summarizes PSB data trends; length of time to process an action and length of time to complete each step of the PSB process. Identifies best practices and areas for improvement in the process, as well as make recommendations to leadership. Maintains computer databases to track and identifies trends throughout related to the professional standards board (PSB). Maintains close working relationships with other Services throughout the health care system including but not limited to; Human Resources (HR), the Director's office, and Patient Care Services. Discusses current processes, ongoing planning of boards, data presentations, identified areas for improvement, and other regulatory changes impacting the PSB's with the NPSB Chari and Co-Chairs. Efficiently maintains the Nursing Staff credentialing files and documentation databases. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD10641-0 Physical Requirements: The work requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and carrying of such objects as credential files, folders, etc. No special physical qualifications are required. The work is normally performed in an office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Manages administrative duties related to licensing and advancement. Maintains databases and identifies trends. Maintains the Service's Nursing Staff credentialing files and documents. Ensures credentialing items are timely submitted. Works closely with other Services. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Sergio Ayala
• Phone: 316-685-2221 X50777
• Email: [email protected]