The VA Western New York Healthcare System is recruiting for one full-time Registered Nurse for the position of Chief of Quality, Safety, & Value. The Chief of Quality, Safety, & Value is responsible for coordination and leadership in all quality and performance activities (Performance Measurement/Improvement, External Reviews/Accreditation, Utilization Review/Management, Risk Management and Patient Safety) throughout the facility.
The Chief of Quality, Safety, & Value is responsible for coordination and leadership in all quality and performance activities (Performance Measurement/Improvement, External Reviews/Accreditation, Utilization Review/Management, Risk Management and Patient Safety) throughout the facility. This position is dedicated to the pursuit of higher facility-wide performance in each domain of value (quality, satisfaction, efficiency) though application of expertise, influence, management and leadership. Ensures the facility overall performance and quality programs are coherent and consistent with the network and system wide goals and strategic objectives. Aligns and integrates quality performance management with leadership roles, strategic planning and organizational culture. Establishes and maintains a quality measurement system which assesses clinical processes and outcomes and identifies critical incidents and sentinel events for action. Creates a culture and environment that utilizes evidence-based practice as the pathway to improved outcomes. Supports and actively participates in initiatives such as Systems Redesign/Lean, Patient Centered Care, Advancing Excellence, I CARE, and Cultural Transformation. The incumbent will execute leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care, and responsibility for outcomes. The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of his/her assigned units/programs. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Services and other services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Assist nurse managers /supervisors and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them; (2) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide; (3) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs; and (4) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. This position reports directly to the Medical Center Director and is accountable to the Associate Director, Patient Care Services for nursing specific practice and standards. Incumbent works independently under the scope of his/her licensure. 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 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc as determined by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
jessica.williamson@va.gov 315-751-8436
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