Registered Nurse-Quality Management Consultant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Marion, Indiana Facility seeks a Registered Nurse Quality Management Consultant to lead quality-of-care improvement efforts reporting to the Chief of Quality Management.

The role emphasizes nursing leadership, accreditation knowledge, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance performance improvement within a high-reliability culture; requires RN licensure and VA qualification standards.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program or equivalent bridge path.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Provide program oversight and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Support accreditation and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Program Oversight

Performance Improvement

Team Collaboration

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Current RN License (US)

MSN or related master’s degree

Job description

The Registered Nurse Quality Management Consultant demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to improvement in quality-of-care outcomes. This position is located at the Marion, Indiana Facility and is accountable to the Chief of Quality Management.

Basic Requirements

• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

NOTE:

Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

Grade Determinations:

The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060274.

• Nurse I, Level I

  Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.

  An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required.

• Nurse I, Level II

  Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex.

  An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required.

• Nurse I, Level III

  Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.

  An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience.

• Nurse II

  Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.

  A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience.

• Nurse III

  Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting.

  MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III.

*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Preferred experience:

• Demonstrated experience in program oversight and accreditation.
• Background in Quality Management or performance improvement within a healthcare or related setting.
• Proven ability to lead and engage multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to fostering and sustaining a culture of High Reliability.
• Highly self-motivated with a track record of proactive leadership.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of combined walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable or working effectively in stressful situation, able to shift priorities based on needs of the organization. The incumbent who provides off-site training may be required to travel occasionally.