Registered Nurse - Quality Management Consultant/Accreditation Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Diversity Group seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Quality Management Consultant/Accreditation Coordinator. The role leads clinical quality initiatives, evaluates patient-care processes, and drives interdisciplinary teamwork to improve outcomes.

The incumbent will plan, implement, and improve care delivery while coordinating readiness for Joint Commission and other reviews, educating staff on standards, and leading system-wide process improvements.

Qualificações

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• State nursing license in good standing (RN)
• Foreign-educated nurses may require degree equivalency validation
• GNT exception for pursuing licensure is allowed at entry point
• Experience coordinating accreditation and survey readiness is preferred

Responsabilidades

• Lead and evaluate complex patient-care processes to improve outcomes
• Coordinate readiness activities for surveys from Joint Commission and other bodies
• Organize system and patient tracers and report findings to governance structure
• Disseminate and implement new directives and handbooks across the facility
• Educate staff on applicable standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in facility councils and workgroups to drive improvement

Conhecimentos

English language proficiency

Clinical quality management

Strong judgment

Collaboration

Communication skills

Formação académica

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN/ MSN)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

The Registered Nurse - Quality Management Consultant/Accreditation Coordinator provides clinical expertise in quality management and accreditation. The He/She leads and evaluates complex patient-care processes - using strong judgment - collaboration - and communication skills. The incumbent independently plans - implements - and improves care delivery - driving interdisciplinary teamwork and innovative process-improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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/13081419
• Grade/Level Scope Education 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 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 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/
• Physical Requirements: See Directive and HANDBOOK 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
• Preferred Experience: Experienced in coordinating accreditation and survey readiness for The Joint Commission - the Office of Inspector General - and other review bodies
• conducting system and patient tracers
• leading gap analyses
• and converting complex regulatory standards into actionable practices
• Active in councils and committees with accountable outcomes
• Five years of nursing experience and two years of quality experience.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: Participate in several facility councils - committees - and workgroups
• Apply specialized principles and practices to ensure a systems approach to healthcare delivery Coordinates organizational readiness activities/process for survey by Joint Commission (TJC) - Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - and other external reviews
• Organizes and conducts system and patient tracers across the organization - communicates opportunities to local management and aggregates tracer findings to report through the governance structure
• Coordinates the distribution of new VHA Directives/Handbooks
• Assists Assists local staff on conducting gap analysis and action plans to meet new and existing requirements in Directives/ Handbooks
• Evaluates previously closed actions for sustained compliance
• Advises staff and management of relevant standards and evaluates compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirement
• Educates staff across the medical center on standards and regulations relevant to care provided and change sin standards and regulations
• 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 (may change based on facility needs) Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized