The Quality RN Consultant is a registered professional nurse who is accountable to Quality, Safety & Value (QSV) Leadership. In collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, and using nursing process and process improvement principles, the RN Consultant practices in the QSV Department by providing coordination, implementation, and evaluation QSV program goals and other quality activities within the hospital and thirteen outpatient Community Clinics as assigned.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Facilitate and lead teams for key organizational initiatives related to organizational performance metrics, driving improvement initiatives from problem identification to sustainment of corrective actions.
Promotes a culture of high reliability and psychological safety within the system and partners with clinical and operational leaders and staff to ensure that 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. Research and design advanced development opportunities for both employees and leaders at all levels.
Skilled in development of plans to measure, analyze, and report results of related data. Preparing and presenting information, formal presentations, and education, to all sizes of audiences from frontline staff to Executive and/or VISN leadership. Builds knowledge and abilities of MVAHCS staff to support and improve patient safety, Readiness, and High Reliability.
Chairs and /or participates on assigned organizational committees and teams, assuring fulfillment of committee charter/functions, and acting as quality liaison. Partners with the local and regional counterparts to identify and implement best practices. Utilizes Lean principals, evidence-based practice, and other VHA-endorsed processes to promote process improvement.
Audits, investigates, and responds to confidential queries from internal and external stakeholders related to quality concerns.
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 Days Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (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. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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.
Clarissa.Baccam@va.gov · 515-699-5693
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90469 – $154749/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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