Registered Nurse Deputy Women Veterans Program Manager

Fadona; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Women Veterans Program Manager (D-WVPM) RN to lead reproductive health care initiatives for women Veterans. This role involves overseeing a team of perinatal care coordinators while ensuring compliance with federal directives and enhancing service delivery across multiple counties. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid background in nursing management and reproductive health care. Join a mission-driven environment that values the health and well-being of our Veterans.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active nursing license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise perinatal care coordinators and lead program activities.
• Coordinate comprehensive reproductive health services.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Interdisciplinary Communication

Nurse Management

Informatics

Change Management

Mental Health

Reproductive Health Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Master's level bridge program in nursing

Job description

Summary

The Deputy Women Veterans Program Manager (D-WVPM) Registered Nurse (RN) provides knowledge-based care to Veterans while developing technical skills. The D-WVPM oversees reproductive health care for women Veterans, including perinatal and infertility care outsourced to community providers. The RN supervises five RN-perinatal care coordinators within the Women Veterans Health Program across 28 counties in East Texas.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE)
• Or enrolled in a master's level bridge program in nursing with completion of coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• Possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license
• Foreign nursing graduates must have a current registration and may require degree equivalency validation
• Additional requirements include specific grade determinations and experience levels as detailed in the VA qualification standards

Preferred Experience: Prior nurse management, informatics, change management, effective interdisciplinary communication, mental health, and reproductive health care experience are preferred.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, use of fingers, walking, standing, bending, operating machinery, visual acuity, driver's license, and exposure to various patient care environments.

Major Duties

1. Demonstrate leadership skills and participate in Women Veterans program activities.
2. Supervise perinatal care coordinators, accounting for 51% of their responsibilities.
3. Coordinate and evaluate comprehensive reproductive health services, including fertility services and program expansion.
4. Serve as chair of the fertility interdisciplinary team and ensure compliance with federal directives.
5. Develop policies, participate in decision-making, and train staff for the Women Veterans Health Care Program.
6. Conduct quality improvement reviews and monitor health care delivery outcomes for women Veterans.