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Summary

The Registered Nurse - Quality Management Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership in the aspects of assessment - measurement - and process improvement regarding patient/resident care and organizational functions. The incumbent will develop and coordinate facility-wide accreditation and performance.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12968887
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs
• and over)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs
• and over)
• Straight pulling and pushing
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking and standing up to 8 hours
• repeated bending
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• hearing aid permitted.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse - Quality Management Coordinator is a professional registered nurse who is accountable for the multiple facets of the SAVAHCS Quality Management - which is aligned under the Quality & Patient Safety Service
• The RN - Quality Management Coordinator - works collaboratively with other Quality Management Coordinators in the Service line
• The Quality Management Coordinator should be capable of developing Performance Improvement Plans and demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply principles of evidence-based practices
• The RN - Quality Management Coordinator will provide support at the unit - service-line - and organizational levels
• Key responsibilities for the incumbent will be tracking - analyzing - and trending process activities for inpatient outpatient and resident care
• The RN - Quality Management Coordinator - is responsible for partnering with various service lines to develop - implement and sustain QM programs that ensure compliance with best clinical and service practices and accreditation standards
• This includes developing and tracking key metrics - educating stakeholders - presenting results - collaborating with stakeholders on how they will monitor - sustain and report progress or revise approach to maintain high quality care and service
• Applicants should be familiar with accreditation standards and possess the ability to assess and prioritize system vulnerabilities
• Applicants should also demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to support and lead teams to improve performance
• The RN - Quality Management Coordinator - will be required to have experience with data management systems - i.e. - basic statistics - collection techniques - methods of analysis - displaying and reporting techniques - and knowledge of computers
• Preferred education: Master's degree in nursing management or other health-related fields
• Preferred experience: A minimum of five years of working experience - either in a hospital or managed care setting
• Five years of experience in the development - implementation - and maintenance of Quality Management
• Experience with data management systems - i.e. - basic statistics - collection techniques - methods of analysis - displaying and reporting techniques - and knowledge of computers
• A high degree of personal - and professional accountability is required - which includes: RN - Quality Management Coordinator - possesses the knowledge and competence in the area of quality - patient safety - and risk management and the ability to prepare - implement and evaluate educational experiences
• RN - Quality Management Coordinator - exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills and possesses the ability to recognize and understand the common needs of patients and staff and possess leadership qualities
• RN - Quality Management Coordinator - is an effective communicator who has - strong interpersonal skills - and the ability to work effectively in group settings
• RN - Quality Management Coordinator - can apply new concepts - knowledge - and skills gained from education and experience to the current situation
• RN - Quality Management Coordinator possesses the knowledge and ability to apply principles of administration - personnel supervision and development - and effective group decision-making and can function with a high degree of independence and initiative
• The RN - Quality Management Coordinator - possesses core competencies
• The specific role expectations will depend upon the assignment and competency checklist - as directed by the immediate supervisor
• 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: 7:30AM-4:00PM Compressed/Flexible: Per Agency Policy Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized