What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (Assistant Director Quality, Safety, and Value) position at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration?
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Nurse (Assistant Director Quality, Safety, and Value) Portland, Oregon Apply Now
Summary : The Assistant Director, Quality Safety and Value (ADQSV) 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.
Responsibilities : The Assistant Director, Quality, Safety, Value reports to the Director, Quality, Safety and Value (QSV), and supports the Executive Leadership Team in overall direction and management of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). Duties include but are not limited to :
- Serves as the nexus for integration of the Quality Management, regulatory and accreditation in collaborative efforts that engage every clinical and administrative service and site of care within VAPORHCS.
- Oversees program planning, accreditation and survey readiness coordination, QSV consultant oversight, and supervision of assigned staff to support these functions.
- Provides special studies, surveys, projects and planning; advises the Director, QSV; Executive Leadership; Service / Division Leaders; and staff on matters related to the internal and external quality and safety operations of VAPORHCS.
- Represents the organization to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborates with other hospital service chiefs and medical staff leadership to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
- Implements standards of professional nursing practice and participates in policy development related to professional nursing practice on community, regional, and national levels.
- Establishes and maintains key relationships to assist nurse managers and APRNs to carry out the functions and activities expected of them.
- Maintains and promotes effective labor and management relations participating in negotiation agreements as appropriate.
- Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning, and policy development internal and external to the program, division, and facility.
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Physical Requirements : This position requires light carrying (under 15 pounds); and near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4.
Additional Information : This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
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