Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); In loco; USD 82.000 - 141.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring a Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) RN at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing quality management and improvement programs for Extended Care, to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans and families. Responsibilities include leading quality initiatives, tracking clinical measures, reporting on compliance, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

Competenze

• Knowledge and experience in long-term care survey processes.
• BSN or higher preferred.
• Licensure: full and unrestricted RN license from any US state or territory.

Mansioni

• Lead, coordinate, and implement quality management and performance improvement programs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with age-specific components.
• Track and analyze clinical pathways and quality measures for compliance and improvement.
• Chair multidisciplinary meetings and participate in committees and strategic planning.
• Serve as a consultant on quality concerns, survey readiness, and program implementation.
• Support Home Based Primary Care and collaborate on corrective actions and audits.

Conoscenze

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Formazione

Registered Nurse license

BSN or higher preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center's Geriatric and Extended Care service is hiring an RN to serve as the Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) RN. This position ensures the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to all Residents and their families by planning, coordinating, and implementing the quality management and quality improvement programs for Extended Care.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but not limited to: Lead, coordinate, and implement quality management and performance improvement programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans and their families across the continuum of care. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive process improvement initiatives and enhance patient outcomes.

Track, trend, and analyze clinical pathways and quality measures, developing action plans to address compliance, survey readiness, and opportunities for improvement. Chair and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings, participate in facility-wide committees, and represent the service in strategic planning and alignment with organizational goals.

Serve as a consultant and resource for staff regarding quality concerns, survey readiness, and program implementation, supporting continuous improvement and cultural transformation. Apply principles of the Holistic Approach to Transformational Change (HATCh) Model of Care and LEAN methodologies to foster high-functioning, relationship-based teams and drive system redesign.

Support Home Based Primary Care and collaborate with leadership on corrective action plans, audits, and accreditation preparation. Demonstrate leadership in professional practice, mentoring, and education, expanding knowledge and fostering growth for self and others. Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Provide care tailored to the age, developmental, and lifestyle needs of Veterans, promoting independence, safety, and optimal function. Preferred experience: Applicant with knowledge and experience in long term care survey processes. BSN or higher preferred.

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, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $81934 – $140677/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.