Registered Nurse - Medical Staff Affairs Coordinator

Full Job Description

The Medical Staff Affairs Coordinator provides oversight and review processes for Medical Staff By-Laws in accordance with VA and accreditation standards.

Additionally, he/she will provide oversight and coordination with Credentialing & Privileging for FPPE, FPPE For Cause, and OPPE processes and tracking.

The Medical Staff Affairs Coordinator collaborates with Credentialing & Privileging on privileges standardization processes and monitoring compliance with Service Chiefs.

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.

7403(f), 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 (Transcripts Submitted) approved by the appropriate 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.

Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program.

(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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.

Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).

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.

Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)-Documentation Submitted if Applicable NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade.

The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12883212.

Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.

An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required.

Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex.

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required.

Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience.

Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.

A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience.

Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting.

MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III.

*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.

Preferred Experience: Prior leadership experience, in addition to knowledge of credentialing, and regulatory standards such as TJC would be preferred.

Strong organizational skills, as well as effective communication skills to interact with medical staff, leadership, and regulatory bodies.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over), heavy carrying (45 lbs and over), straight pulling, pushing (2 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (2 hours), kneeling, repeated bending, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability.

Major Duties:

This announcement is to fill one position with a negotiable location.

Available locations are Orlando, FL (Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona), Winter Park, FL (Lake Baldwin Outpatient Clinic), Daytona Beach, FL (Daytona Beach Outpatient Clinic), or Viera, FL (Viera Outpatient Clinic).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to: In collaboration with the Chief of Staff and Service Chiefs, coordinates By-Laws processes such as summary suspension, revocation and reduction of privileges.

Collaborates with HR to ensure reporting to state licensing boards and the National Practitioner Data Bank is completed as required. Responsible for reporting required activities to the PSB and MEC.

Participates in surveys, administrative rounds, and other local activities as required.

Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex clinical and administrative health care issues.

Maintains oversight of review and adherence of Medical Staff By-Laws to standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards for Medical Staff Affairs, medical staff support, performance measures and other process management for the Chief of Staff.

Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.

Functions as an expert nurse, with a vast background of experience, who has an intuitive grasp of each situation and focuses accurately on the problem without wasteful consideration of a large range of unfruitful, alternative diagnoses and solutions.

Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients and they are responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level.

Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility, VISN, or VACO.

Program is identified as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees.

Maintains a global understanding of how their area(s) of responsibility supports the system's mission and vision.

Responsible and accountable for the planning, organization, and evaluation of effectiveness related to clinical, informatics, and/or administrative process changes, analyzing issues impeding change, developing corrective actions to expedite change, and assuring optimum utilization of available resources to maintain a climate conducive to quality patient care and employee satisfaction.

Functions as a formal and informal educator; serving as a liaison between internal and external customers, supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Collaborates with medical center leadership including Service Chiefs and Supervisors, licensing and professional standards board personnel, Medical Executive Committee members, Professional Standards Board members, middle managers and employees in staff positions.

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 through Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Available for ad hoc only.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized