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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. Learn more 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. NOTE: This applies to the past, current, and upcoming VA Health Professional Trainees (HPT) only. HPT is an individual appointed to temporary positions in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experiences to satisfy program or degree requirements or receiving VA Health Professional Scholarship Program. HPTs can be either VA-paid or Without Compensation (WOC). 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. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. 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 work is largely office based in a sedentary setting. No manual labor is required above ordinary situations, although the incumbent may be called upon to assist in patient care in critical situations. Work involves sitting at a desk, frequent visits to clinics and staff offices, working at a computer and lifting/carrying of light objects such as documents, folders, books, and files. No special physical demands are required. ["RECRUITMENT INCENTIVIES HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED (Sign-on Bonus)\nRelocation/Recruitment may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp The Nurse IV - Quality Management Chief is a direct report to the Medical Center Director and accountable to the Associate Director, Patient Care Services for nursing practice and responsible for collaborating with other managers/administrators to initiate improvement in care delivery and to identify and resolve problems impacting on client care, unit and program operations. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with the Office of the Director, Patient Care Service and other services. Executes 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. Establishes and maintains 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. Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives organization-wide. Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. Provides leadership and direct supervision for Risk Management, Patient Safety, Veteran Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program, Performance Improvement, and Systems Redesign. 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. Works towards achievement of high quality, safety, and cost effective evidence based outcomes on a continual journey of a high reliability organization. Promotes a culture of safety for all facets of the organization. Encourages entry of safety events into the tracking system. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm\nCompressed/Flexible: Not Available\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Corey Hickman at Corey.Hickman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]