Chief of Sterile Processing Services - Nursing Leadership

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This role reports to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services and leads SPS operations across the hospital.

The Chief oversees program development, staffing, and quality assurance, ensuring sterile processing meets safety standards. Strong leadership, nursing licensure, and experience in SPS are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current, full, active nursing license in the United States.
• English proficiency for direct patient care per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, direction, and evaluation of SPS operations across the organization.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and implement SPS policies, procedures, and staffing plans.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Sterile Processing

Program Oversight

Healthcare Management

Education

BSN

ADN or Diploma

Job description

The John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This role reports to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services and leads SPS operations across the hospital.

The Chief oversees program development, staffing, and quality assurance, ensuring sterile processing meets safety standards. Strong leadership, nursing licensure, and experience in SPS are required.