Registered Nurse

Summary Using nursing process and practice principles, the Accreditation Coordinator practices in the Quality, Safety, and Value Department by providing leadership support for coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all facets of the Continual Readiness program and other QM activities within the Black Hills VA Healthcare System and rural CBOCs as assigned. This position can be located in Fort Meade or Hot Springs, SD. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/10/2024 to 04/19/2024 Salary $64,612 - $123,967 per year Pay scale & grade VN 00 Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Fort Meade, SD Hot Springs, SD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. This position is not 100% remote. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential 3 Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSY 24-TKA Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Help Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties of the Registered Nurse Readiness Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Promotes a culture of high reliability and safety within the system and partners with clinical and operational support staff to assure standards and regulatory requirements are met in an environment of continual readiness efficacy. Continually evaluates and improves processes, activities, learning, and communication within these programs. Provides Readiness education and partners with education and management to integrate continual readiness and high reliability approaches in department/unit activities and processes. Manages and utilized a variety of automated software systems and supporting processes for Continual Readiness and Quality Management (including but not limited to): TJC Secured Extranet, VISN Share Point, and CPRS. Functions as back up for the Office of Director Quality Coordinator to coordinate and manage External Peer Review program, Clinical Reminders, and Medical Office of Day Ongoing professional practice audits. Provides useable, relevant data to the organization about results, issues, and progress in continual readiness, promotion of high reliability, and patient safety. Collaborates with operations/clinical owners to develop preventative and corrective action plans for identified findings or gaps in service and coordinates organizational responses to same. Utilizes rigorous systematic, data driven continuous improvement approaches to promote strong leadership, patient safety, system redesign, and high reliability. Proactively identifies high risk/out of compliance areas, establishes communications and action plans to address, partners with operations to establish internal controls, implement resolutions, and measurable outcomes. Leads/facilitates improvement teams Manages and responds to communications/notices from TJC, OIG, and NCPS, including timely communication, notification, resolution, and documentation of same. Partners with the local and regional counterparts to identify and implement best practices. Facilitates in the coordination of accreditation program specific reviews and preparation for internal and external reviews. Assists in ensuring processes are in place to meet the established standards of the accreditation program specific reviews. Programs include Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission, and Annual Workplace Evaluation (AWE).Completes Joint Commission and CARF applications. Develop policy guidance, motivational materials, and information to facilitate staff compliance. Conduct or coordinate tracers throughout the Black Hills Health Care System and rural CBOC's. Must be knowledgeable in use and management of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as applicable for all equipment for which trained. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. 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: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telework: ADHOC-May be authorize (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Must pass pre-employment driver's physical examination Must possess a current, valid and unrestricted 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 . click apply for full job details