Registered Nurse Deputy Women Veterans Program Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Women Veterans Program Manager to provide essential care to women Veterans. In this pivotal role, you will oversee reproductive health services, manage fertility programs, and lead a team of perinatal care coordinators across East Texas. Your leadership will drive program planning, quality improvement, and policy development, ensuring that women Veterans receive the highest standard of care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those who have served our country, all while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Licensure Support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license.
• Experience in nurse management and reproductive health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees reproductive health care for women Veterans and supervises RN coordinators.
• Plans and evaluates quality care delivery and develops health services.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Nursing Proficiency

Program Planning

Quality Improvement

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

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

Major Duties:

1. Leadership and Oversight: Executes responsibilities demonstrating foundational leadership skills, participating in Women Veterans health program activities. Supervises 51% of perinatal care coordinators in the WVHP.
2. Program Planning and Coordination: Plans, coordinates, and evaluates quality care delivery, including outreach to women Veterans. Develops and expands perinatal and reproductive health services to meet Veteran needs.
3. Fertility Services: Manages VA fertility services, including care planning, fertility preservation, evaluation, treatment, and assisted reproductive technology (ART)/IVF benefits. Chairs the interdisciplinary fertility team, ensures compliance with federal directives, and facilitates reproductive health care and counseling for women Veterans and their families.
4. Policy and Education: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop policies, procedures, orientation, and training programs. Coordinates women Veterans' activities and develops resource materials.
5. Quality Improvement: Conducts reviews and monitors gender-specific health indicators, evaluates reproductive health programs, and reports performance measures.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including salary, paid time off, retirement, insurance, licensure, and work schedule details. Telework and relocation incentives are not authorized.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S.

Grade Determinations: Details on scope, education, and experience requirements for various nurse levels are available at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12729102.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous nurse management and informatics experience.
• Experience with change management, interdisciplinary communication, mental health, and reproductive health care.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, use of fingers, walking, standing, bending, operating vehicles, visual acuity, driver's license, and ability to work in various environments, including exposure to potentially combative patients and contaminated materials.