The Quality Management (QM) Nurse Consultant/ Accreditation Nurse is accountable to the Chief of Quality Management for utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgment to ensure positive patient outcomes and safety; for demonstrating ethical practice; for participating in performance improvement and continuous readiness activities; possessing and exemplifying the Eight Core Competences of the High-Performance Development Model. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: Staff Education, problem solving, self-motivated, interdisciplinary teamwork. Accreditation Nurse experience. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. TVAMC services medical, geriatric and mental health inpatients, residents and outpatients. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, decision-making and communication, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don personal protective equipment. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Responsibilities: The Quality Management (QM) Nurse Consultant/ Accreditation Nurse. The QM Nurse Consultant/Accreditation Nurse is responsible for compliance with Joint Commission (TJC/ JC), Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Office of Inspector General (OIG), VHA Directives and other regulations. The incumbent utilizes a strong medical/clinical background as a foundation on which to design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the accreditation process within the Tuscaloosa VAMC. This includes identification of trends, patterns, and discrepancies through analysis and evaluation of data. The incumbent will develop strategies to disseminate \"lessons learned\" to appropriate staff throughout the organization, participates on hospital committees as directed, and educates staff on the accreditation activities and goals. The incumbent participates in the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to the establishment, enhancement, modification, and/or improvement of care. The incumbent demonstrates knowledge of current concepts and principles of performance improvement, the Medical Center's improvement methodology and framework, and external review standards. Duties: Monitors program compliance with VHA policy, Joint Commission standards, and other regulatory agency requirements. Ensures application of organization policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and disclosure. Proposes/ implements/ facilitates actions to resolve problems identified through the QM/ accreditation activities. Plans, develops, and conducts education and training programs related to continuous readiness and related quality management topics. This includes New Employee Orientation as well as ongoing education for staff at all levels throughout the organization. Assists in Medical Center activities and preparations for Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and other internal/ external reviews. Uses advanced communication skills with individuals and groups to facilitate decision making, solve problems, and promote a positive and efficient work environment. Provides data, reports, and analysis of monitoring and evaluation activities to service line managers and committees for decision making regarding patient care processes and outcomes. Participates in organizational committees and interdisciplinary teams and recommends practice changes that will improve patient safety and/or outcomes. 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. to 4:00 p.m. CST or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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