Sterile Processing Leader: Assistant Chief

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

VA San Diego Healthcare System in La Jolla seeks an Assistant Chief of SPS to lead nursing and sterile processing operations. You will guide staff, manage quality programs, and ensure compliance with standards to support safe patient care.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership experience, advanced knowledge of SPS processes, and collaboration across departments to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies.
• Licensed or eligible for nursing licensure in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for sterile processing and nursing functions within SPS.
• Assist Chief of SPS with staffing, quality management, and policy implementation.
• Oversee infection control, education, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with SPS leadership to ensure safe, compliant patient care support.
• Assist with coordination of instrument processing and decontamination workflows.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing degree

State licensure readiness

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

VA San Diego Healthcare System in La Jolla seeks an Assistant Chief of SPS to lead nursing and sterile processing operations. You will guide staff, manage quality programs, and ensure compliance with standards to support safe patient care.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership experience, advanced knowledge of SPS processes, and collaboration across departments to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.