Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing & Quality Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Service to lead sterile processing operations, ensure quality management, and oversee staff education and infection prevention across the healthcare system.

The role emphasizes reprocessing of critical and semi-critical devices, implementation of evidence-based practices, and ongoing process improvement to strengthen Veteran care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Current, full, active RN license in state or jurisdiction.
• English language proficiency required for direct patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for sterile processing operations and quality management.
• Oversee staff education and infection prevention programs.
• Guide reprocessing of critical and semi-critical medical devices.
• Advance evidence-based practices and support process improvement across the health care system.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Education & training

Infection prevention

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN or related field with BSN

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Service to lead sterile processing operations, ensure quality management, and oversee staff education and infection prevention across the healthcare system.

The role emphasizes reprocessing of critical and semi-critical devices, implementation of evidence-based practices, and ongoing process improvement to strengthen Veteran care.