Chief of Quality - Safety and Value (RN)

American Health Quality Association; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NJ VA Healthcare System is seeking a Chief of Quality - Service - and Value to lead quality management and healthcare integration. The role demands strong leadership skills, experience with interdisciplinary teams, and a relevant nursing education. This full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a work schedule of Monday to Friday, focusing on excellent service delivery to Veterans.

Benefits

50 days of paid time off annually

Comprehensive federal health insurance

Traditional federal pension plan

401K with VA contributions

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and 4 years of professional nursing experience.
• Leadership responsibilities in healthcare delivery and program management.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an advisor, administrator, and educator in healthcare.
• Develops relationships with integrated services and healthcare personnel.
• Implements leadership strategies to improve patient care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Quality Management

Evidence-based Practices

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Summary

The NJ VA Healthcare System (level 1c affiliated teaching medical center consisting of 11 sites; serving approximately 60 -000 Veterans) is hiring for a Chief of Quality - Service - and Value (QSV). This position functions as an advisor - administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor. The QSV Chief is a leader that is responsible for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and - influence the organizational healthcare mission.

Qualifications

**This is an Open and Continuous Announcement. Qualified applicants will be referred on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first round of applicants will be sent on 04/16/2025 for consideration.

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
• The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV: Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care
• Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Dimensions: Leadership
• Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices - industry-leading research - and innovative care models
• Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level
• Business Acumen
• Transforms health care by implementing new processes - technology - informatics - and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service level
• Inspiring an Industry-Leading Culture
• Employs an industry leading - shared decision-making culture
• Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust - cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values - beliefs and practices at the program or services level
• Professional and Social Responsibility
• Operationalizes a culture of holistic care - health advocacy and health equity
• Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level
• Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community
• Preferred: CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See handbook 5019

Duties

• The Nurse IV QSV Chief functions as an advisor - administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability
• Practice is of an executive nature
• They must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) and medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers - families - and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels
• The QSV Chief supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals
• As well as - interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and VISN
• Relating effectively with customers - families - and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and VISN levels to continuously improve the quality of care and resolve staff and/or patient care issues is of upmost importance in this position
• This position practices within a complex - integrated environment and executes responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management of programs including accreditation and regulatory affairs - patient safety - risk management - utilization management - bed management - system redesign - high reliability organization (HRO) - quality data management and overall quality systems
• In the role - the Chief of QSV makes policy determinations and implements practices and strategies that enable high functioning leadership - continuous improvement and patient safety
• 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (unless the needs of the facility requires otherwise) Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment Incentives: May be available for highly qualified selections
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.