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A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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Upon selection, the duty location within VISN 12 may be negotiated.
07/10/2020 to 07/20/2020
$121,052 - $160,993 per year
VN 4
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
HN-10860834-20-AB
573253100
This position is located at the Veterans Integrated Service Network Service (VISN 12) Office which provides direction and oversight to eight VHA facilities and 42 community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in the Network. Within the Network, patient care functions are very diverse and include a polytrauma Level II site, two spinal cords centers, a blind rehabilitation center, nursing care units (6), Domiciliaries (2), research programs, rehabilitation services and extensive mental health and outreach programs in addition to inpatient acute care, outpatient and primary care. The Network is a highly complex and matrix environment where the Network leadership and individual facilities share responsibility and accountability for provisions of patient care. There are complex systems for internal control and reporting systems with extensive control related to agency requirements.
The Deputy Quality Management Officer (QMO) is a registered professional nurse, who is responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating clinical and administrative processes for the delivery of patient care as found in an integrated Quality and Patient Safety program for VISN 12. He/She collaborates with the VISN 12 Quality Management Officer, the VISN 12 Performance Improvement Directors, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer and other pertinent groups and individuals in the coordination, organization and integration of quality management activities to include oversight of guidelines for regulatory bodies such as OIG, TJC and GAO. He/she will oversee risk management for VISN 12.
The Deputy QMO provides support in the collection, analysis, communication and dissemination of key data elements related to quality, patient safety as it relates to VISN 12 mission and values. The Deputy QMO participates in the development of programs and presentations involving and patient the mission and direction of the quality and patient safety program. Serves as an expert in performance and risk management. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility, network and national levels.
The VISN 12 Deputy QMO is administratively responsible to the VISN 12 Quality Management Officer who reports to the Network Director and works closely and collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer, Patient Safety Officer and other clinical and administrative staff within the VISN at facilities and at VACO.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Financial Discloser Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/20/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10860834.
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