Registered Nurse - Performance Improvement

<p>The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse - Performance Improvement is to utilize their knowledge and critical analysis of a variety of different VA outcomes databases. The analysis of information and data in these databases includes the evaluation of the data definitions, critically analyzing the processes that impact these outcome databases and evaluating the effectiveness of the structures and processes that support the performance metric.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include, but are not limited to: Advanced review of clinical documentation outlined in the Bar Code Administration (BCMA) record and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Critical analysis of a variety of different VA and/or VHA outcomes databases including but not limited to VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), the External Peer Review Program (EPRP), Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL), and Inpatient Evaluation Center (IPEC). Prepare reports on the status of the program and complete requests for updates on the program from the various stakeholders. Use standardized tools to execute the job function such as LEAN Methodologies and the plan, do, study, act (PDSA) cycle. Complete recurring reports and other programmatic requirements in a timely manner. Use a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes. Examine clinical processes including an evaluation of completed documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance to established policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned, pertaining to this occupation, to meet the needs of the Agency, Department, Facility, and/or Service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Full-Time; Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Telework: AD-HOC Telework may be available as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.