Primary Care Quality Management Consultant - RN

Summary

The Cincinnati VHA Medical Center is seeking a Quality Management Consultant RN in Primary Care Service. The RN will have experience and creative approaches to improve quality‑of‑care outcomes and be responsible for documented outcomes at the program level.

• English language proficiency (basic written and spoken English required)
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or equivalent degrees via recognized equivalency evaluation (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware)
• State‑licensed registered nurse with full, active, unrestricted registration in a U.S. State, Territory, or D.C., or eligible foreign graduate nurse with necessary verifications
• Graduates of foreign nursing schools meeting full‑active‑unrestricted registration requirements, with recognized equivalency validation if education exceeds an associate degree
• Graduate Nurse Technician exception: candidates who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed on a temporary basis while pursuing licensure
• Grade determination based on scope‑education and dimension criteria (practice, veteran/patient‑driven care, leadership, professional development, evidence‑based practice/research) as detailed in the online assessment
• Physical ability to perform typical nursing duties (standing, walking, lifting up to 35 lb, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc.)
• Valid vision and hearing adequate for patient care

• Improve quality of care for patient groups and demonstrate program‑level outcomes within the organization
• Collect data, monitor staff compliance with policies and standards, and provide trend reports
• Provide direct staff support in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and administering a comprehensive quality‑management program area
• Participate in facility councils, committees, and work groups
• Manage quality‑management program area activities for the Medical Center and all off‑site locations
• Maintain documentation of outcomes at the program level

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• 50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contributions
• Health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance (many federal programs transferable to retirement)
• Full, unrestricted RN license required