Registered Nurse - Accreditation Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Telework eligible (AD-Hoc)

Pension/401K

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration unit seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as Accreditation Coordinator within the Quality Management Service. The role acts as a technical advisor on accreditation, coordinating presurvey/post-survey requirements and related items across SLVHCS.

The incumbent leads continuous readiness and education in regulatory matters. The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership and frontline staff to ensure compliance with OIG, TJC, OAWP, OMI, CARF, and other survey

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in any US state.
• Experience coordinating accreditation activities and regulatory readiness.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation activities across the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS).
• Lead and participate in surveys, tracers, audits, and mock surveys.
• Provide training and consultation on regulatory and accreditation matters.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Accreditation Coordinator

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse {RN) who serves as the Accreditation Coordinator in the Quality Management Service. He/she is designated a technical advisor in all matters pertaining to accreditation and continuous readiness and coordinates all accreditation activities with affected individuals/services {e.g., presurvey/post survey requirements, associated Issue Briefs, Action Items).

Key Responsibilities

The Accreditation Coordinator focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction and limited critical thinking skills. Provides expertise and leadership in the areas of the facilities OIG healthcare inspections and related inquiries, TJC standards, Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP), the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI), CARF, LTC, Ascellon, and other internal and external survey programs.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining accreditation activities across the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS). The Accreditation Coordinator has the responsibility for planning and coordinating continual regulatory compliance readiness activities throughout the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Adheres to established policies, standards of care, and regulations.

Develops and participates in all aspects of Quality Improvement (QI) projects and implements QI when possible. Utilizes a team approach when interacting with multidisciplinary teams and affiliates, and provides consultation to other units on individual patients and provides in-services for OIG and Regulatory related activities.

The Accreditation Coordinator serves on, or leads, committees, workgroups, and teams as assigned by management; exercises control and continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems associated with the various compliance programs across the medical center.

The incumbent plays a critical support role in developing and coordinating internal review systems including tracers, audits, and mock surveys, to assure that both clinical and administrative programs are in compliance with agency, accrediting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborates with leadership, unit managers, and frontline employees to identify accreditation related educational training needs for staff, while supporting activities that foster competence, critical thinking skills, and decision making. Acts as a resource across departments/services-providing assistance and training as needed to both clinical and nonclinical staff. Attends interdisciplinary meetings daily and attend any staff, national or VISN meetings assigned.

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 08:00am - 04:30pm, Subject to changed based on the facility needs.

Telework: AD-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 $73741 – $139549/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.