Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Processing Lab Quality Management Consultant

Summary The Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Processing Lab Quality Management Consultant functions as a clinical expert and executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Qualifications 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: 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 and 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 Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform work that requires regular and recurrent bending - lifting 30 pounds or more - stooping - climbing - twisting and/or bending - standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day - reaching above the shoulder - stretching - and similar activities supporting various weights walking and standing for 8 hours frequent pushing medication carts - wheelchairs - litters - beds use of fingers - both hands and both legs emotional stability (you must be able to care for Veterans with various medical and psychiatric illnesses who at times may exhibit unpredictable behavior and may have the potential to be physically or verbally assaultive) near vision correctable at 13" to 16" / far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other / both eyes required with ability to distinguish basic colors hearing aid permitted in order to sufficiently hear various alarms and respond immediately Duties RN NG57 pay scale The Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Processing Lab Quality Management Consultant duties: Detail oriented with leadership quality management project oversite This position is responsible for coordinating for all inspections conducted by regulatory and accrediting bodies and ensures organizational readiness - compliance - and follow up actions Tracks - monitors - and ensures resolution of findings - corrective actions - and compliance requirements resulting from internal and external reviews Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients Demonstrates sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills Self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care Demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches to improvement in quality-of-care outcomes Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees Assigned responsibility for their assigned quality management program area activities for the Medical Center and all off-site locations Collects data - monitors staff compliance with relevant policies - directives - and standards - provides reports detailing trends - and provides direct staff support to all services in planning - designing - integrating - implementing - modifying - and administering - a comprehensive quality management program area Participate in several facility councils - committees - and workgroups Executes the position responsibilities that demonstrate effective leadership - detailed planning - professional communication - creative and innovative approaches to the improvement of safety/healthcare program development and possess an ability to organize priorities Works in concert with leaders and others to sustain safety - modeling High Reliability Organization (HRO) practices Performs duties directly contributing to high quality and safe patient care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Duties require the ability to apply specialized principles and practices to ensure a systems approach to healthcare delivery Directly supports facility leadership in areas of planning - organization - development - direction - and evaluation of the quality program within the facility Preferred Experience: Experience with quality management systems - internal and external audits - and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes is essential to maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement This role also includes technical duties and requires significant experience in laboratory oversight - regulatory compliance - quality assurance - and staff leadership Knowledge and experience necessary to interpret and analyze metrics/statistical data and the ability to reduce such data to clear - precise - written summaries - reports - recommendations - etc Extensive experience with quality management systems - demonstrating the ability to implement and maintain robust quality control measures that meet or exceed industry standards 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: Monday - Friday 730AM-4PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr