Accreditation & Quality RN - Patient Safety Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Charleston VA Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse - Accreditation Specialist in Savannah, GA to lead accreditation activities and advance quality and safety programs across the Medical Center and affiliated sites.

The role requires a registered nurse license, accreditation experience, and leadership in process improvement, with responsibilities spanning communication with external review bodies and cross-functional collaboration to improve patient

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required
• Current, full, active nursing license in US
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Possible bridge program path to licensure
• State license required upon appointment
• Foreign nursing education may require degree equivalency validation
• License verification as RN in a US state or territory
• GNT exception for temporary appointment while pursuing licensure

Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical expert and demonstrates leadership in managing complex patient care
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of care by age group
• Leads accreditation activities for the medical center and off-site locations (Joint Commission, CAP, OIG, OMI, etc)
• Disseminates communications from external review bodies to management in a timely manner
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and safety/healthcare program development
• Participates in facility councils, committees, and cross-functional teams
• Ensures system-wide quality and safety program development and evaluation

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Charleston VA Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse - Accreditation Specialist in Savannah, GA to lead accreditation activities and advance quality and safety programs across the Medical Center and affiliated sites.

The role requires a registered nurse license, accreditation experience, and leadership in process improvement, with responsibilities spanning communication with external review bodies and cross-functional collaboration to improve patient