Chief Nurse- Sterile Processing Service - Houston, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Department Of Veterans Affairs Houston, United States

    Found in: beBee S2 US - 1 month ago

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    Full time
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    Summary



    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



    Duties


    Major Duties (To include but not limited to):

    1. Coordinates and evaluates integrated programs or demonstrates clinical excellence in management of population groups.
    2. Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning and policy development for local and network efforts.
    3. Utilizes current trends and relevant theories in an analytical framework to design/modify, implement and measure integrated programs and activities to achieve clinical and administrative goals of the medical center and/or network. Evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities.
    4. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing an integrated program.
    5. Consultant to medical center staff and greater community in areas of expertise.
    6. Demonstrates grade-appropriate, consistent critical thinking skills,
    7. Evaluates facility practice and programs associated with the SPS/RMD functions.
    8. Utilities clinical and administrative theoretical constructs and knowledge of current healthcare delivery systems to lead and direct facility executive leadership in the development and implementation of systems to improve the safety and quality of patient care support.
    9. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for managing an integrated program as evidenced by the development, implementation, continuation and evaluation of systems or program monitoring and evaluation to ensure the quality and effectiveness of institutional performance throughout the facility and its CBOCs.
    10. Assesses the pertinence and effectiveness of SPS/RMD activities and data to recommend improvements to enhance identification of clinical and systems issues to improve patient outcomes throughout the facility and its CBOCs.
    11. Demonstrates consistent critical thinking skills by developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating practices, systems and processes related to patient safety to minimize risks within the population. Identifies areas of risk and appropriately develops policy and interventions to prevent occurrences.
    12. Consultant to the medical center staff and executive leadership related to SPS/RMD program and quality management activities.
    13. Facilitates the implementation of action plans and process improvement strategies at facilities for appropriate follow up.
    14. Utilizes data and comparative analytical processes in recommending design and implementation of innovative programs to improve service excellence, customer satisfaction and compliance to patient care and regulatory standards.
    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. An alternate schedule may be approved.

    Telework: Not Availabble

    Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized

    EDRP Authorized: Contact Ms. Demetrius Roberts, , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

    Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

    Financial Disclosure Report: Not required