Nurse (Chief, Quality Management) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job title: Nurse (Chief, Quality Management) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Job description: The Chief of Quality Management (QM) is a Registered Nurse who is a member of the senior management team located at the VA Health Care System located in Roseburg or Eugene, Oregon. The Chief of Quality Management will participate in executive strategic planning, decision-making, policy determination and implementation, ongoing review and tactical planning for the budget, resource allocations, operational plans, and meeting the RVAHCS mission, vision, and goals. The incumbent is accountable for the oversight of the quality management program and collaborates with other executives to ensure that policies and practices promote optimum patient care outcomes, safety, satisfaction, and efficiency and provides leadership in the quality and effectiveness of clinical programs under his/her jurisdiction. The incumbent serves as the Associate Chief Nurse Executive of QM and provides leadership in the monitoring and oversight of quality management for all disciplines, programs, and services throughout the Healthcare System. The incumbent has programmatic and administrative responsibilities for the following: High Reliability Organization program, Risk Management program, Accreditation, Infection Control program, Quality Consultants, Controlled Substance Program, Patient Safety, System Redesign, Utilization Management, and the Medical Center Policy Program. S/he incorporates the principles and practices of performance improvement, system redesign, and continuous survey readiness at all levels within the organization. S/he sets expectations, develops plans, and manages processes to assess, improve, and maintain quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care provided. S/he has monitoring oversight for all performance measures, monitors, and compliance with regulatory standards and insuring there are appropriate monitoring systems in place to identify care concerns. S/he provides support to senior leadership and service line managers on data management and formal reports and coordinates external site visits with VISN and national oversight groups. The influence of the Chief of Quality Management extends to RVAHCS multiple sites and programs and crosses the full continuum of care. Involvement in multi-site and/or regional professional and health related issues are integral to the assignment. Participates as a member of the Executive Leadership Board, Executive Council of Nurses, Executive Council of the Medical Staff, and Chairs the Quality, Safety, Value Committee. Oversees and participates in planning, policy-setting, and decision-making that define how the patients’ care needs are met by developing both system-wide and strategic goals and program specific processes and policies. S/he develops professional staff through education, succession planning, and participation on facility and VISN level committees, work groups, and teams. S/he oversees the quality systems of care throughout the organization. The incumbent acts as consultant to the Director, VISN, and RVAHCS service chiefs on all matters relating to performance and quality management and in planning strategic activities necessary to support quality patient care, access, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Other areas of consultation include legislative activities, professional development, education, and policy development. The incumbent retains full responsibility for program design, integrating the program with other related programs and organizational goals, monitoring, as well as responsibility for evaluating and administering the program, including outcomes. S/he manages several care line managers and front line supervisors. The incumbent functions in an advisory capacity to administration and clinical leadership in evaluating proposed changes, as they relate to patient care. The incumbent coordinates and provides consultation on issues related to personnel, budget, and forecast projections. The incumbent works closely and collaboratively with the entire leadership team to include the Chief of Staff, Associate Director of Patient Care Services, Associate Chief of Staff, Healthcare Administrative Staff (HAS) and all leadership to monitor the quality, safety, and value of services provided for all Veteran care programs. The incumbent participates with leaders from the governing body, management, and administrative staff in upholding the hospital mission, vision, value, strategic plan, and interacts with the community as needed on behalf of the medical center. The Chief of QM consults/collaborates with the other members of the healthcare team to coordinate high quality, safe care across the spectrum of services offered. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Location: Roseburg, OR – Eugene, OR

Job date: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:45:00 GMT


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