Nurse (QAPI)

About the role

This position is located at the Lower Brule Indian Health Center in Lower Brule, SD. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and guidance that facilitates the assessment, development, implementation, review, and reporting of all Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the collection, monitoring, and reporting of data collection for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and internal reporting processes, including periodic performance reviews, corrective action plans, and other critical processes.
• Investigate, plan and implement corrective action for problems related to hospital systems safety of patients and staff and public relations.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations employed by various regulatory bodies of state and federal government as well as non-governmental accreditation bodies.
• Auditing charts for appropriateness of hospitalization, continued stay, and quality of care against pre-established criteria.

Requirements

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field -OR- possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program AND at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Facilitating the collection, monitoring and reporting of data; coordinate the identification and evaluation of important/potential problems or related concerns relating to the care or patients; investigate, plan and implement corrective action for problems; assisting department heads to investigate problems, determining action and prepare problem analysis reports.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The salary range is $98,244 - $127,725 per year.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Additional Information

• Current civil service employees would receive new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize the background investigation requirement and maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
• Selected individuals are required to obtain and maintain any licensure requirements.
• This position has an education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their transcripts or a list of their courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.