Registered Nurse-Quality Management Accreditation Specialist

Summary This position is located at the Wilmington VAMC in Quality Management Service. 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) 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 a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6) Individuals graduating from 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 than 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 (e.g. 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: 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 a 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 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) Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Preferred Experience: Accreditation or regulatory compliance – multi-task – manage multiple action plans – facilitate resolution for findings from multiple regulatory agencies – tracking and trending data – facility tracers – Excel skills – Joint Commission Reference: Physical Requirements: Visual acuity – keen hearing – clear distinctive speech – and manual dexterity Also requires potentially long periods of continued walking – standing – stooping – sitting – bending – pulling – lifting and pushing The incumbent must be a mature – flexible – sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations – able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Duties The QM Consultant position is the Accreditation Specialist and is responsible for primary oversight and consultative services toward organizational continuous readiness for the following accrediting organizations and monitoring activities of The Joint Commission, The Office of Inspector General, Ascellon / Long term review, Food and Drug Administration – and others They will assist in the coordination of accreditation program specific tams based on organizational needs – primary responsibility for ongoing tracer activities – keeping self and facility staff up to date on regulatory changes – assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of corrective actions The incumbent will participate in Environment of Care rounds and Construction rounds to ensure regulatory compliance The incumbent will assume responsibility for timely completion of any self-assessments as required by regulatory bodies They 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 The incumbent QM Consultant works in concert with leaders and others to sustain a culture of safety – modeling High Reliability Organization (HRO) practices The QM Consultant incumbent 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 The incumbent QM Consultant directly supports facility leadership in areas of planning – organization – development – direction – and evaluation of the quality program within the facility 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 401(K) 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 – 4:30 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs