RN- Chief, Sterile Processing Service
The RN functions as the Service Chief for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and reports to the Associate Director Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive. The Chief, SPS has oversight authority for sterile processing of reusable medical equipment used throughout the medical center, directly or indirectly supervises an assistant service chief, front line supervisors, lead technicians and support staff. The Chief, SPS functions as the business manager for the service. As budget manager he/she will develop and manage an annual business plan and budget, as well as quality indicators for Sterile Processing Service. Duties include but not limited to:
1. Responsible for reusable medical equipment (RME) wherever reprocessing occurs throughout the facility and affiliated sites. Ensure that the facility's reprocessing of all RME is performed with high reliability according to current manufacturers' instruction, infection control policy and required engineering design of space wherever these processes are performed. 2. Responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective Sterile Processing Program, initiating systematic program reviews and critical evaluations of key RME functions. Establish implementation protocol and design monitoring systems to ensure that any and all individuals charged with reprocessing duties are appropriately trained and competent in performing the assigned tasks. 3. Responsible for developing specific processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding the pre-clean, use and reprocessing of RME are in place for any given piece of equipment. Process and SOP shall strictly conform to the specific manufacturer's instructions, infection control sterilization guidelines, and local guidelines 4. Responsible for developing and implementing a robust quality management program ensuring that appropriate and safe reprocessing is performed. 5. Determine strengths and weakness within the service and develop a business plan and quality indicators that benefits the service and facility. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis and utilizes lean management strategies to improve processes. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production to improve business expenses. Engage staff in strategic planning to move the department towards improved performance and outcomes. 6. Using excel charts, graphs and power point to communicate information visually. Evaluate past and current budget and project goals that take into account long term financial objectives for Sterile Processing Service. Researches and identifies specific costs associated with various expenses, analyzes budget and anticipates future needs of the service. 7. Analyzes benefits and costs of accomplishing work in- house versus contracting; recommends whether to continue existing contracts and/or solicit for new contracts. 8. Develops and maintains annual overtime budget. Finds and implements ways to improve production or increase the quality of work to maximize the SPS budget. 9. Consistently responds to request for assistance promptly and in a friendly and cooperative manner. Has the ability to influence and motivate various individuals to accept opinions on fundamental goals and objectives when there is intense objection and conflict. Has the ability to exchange information both written and orally in intense negotiations to identify and resolve significant, controversial issues while ensuring that all levels of individuals are able to understand. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 07:
30am- 04:
00pm (week-ends, shift, on-call and holidays may be required). Will have responsibilities in North Little Rock and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Relocation Expenses:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) desirable. Evidence of 3 - 5 years of successful professional nursing practice with evidence of progressive nursing/administrative responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of the organization's clinical, business, and operational processes. Organizational skills with ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills in organizing and communicating ideas and thoughts effectively through written correspondence and oral presentation. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the following:
Heavy lifting, 4 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling (1-2 hours); pushing (1-2 hours); reaching above shoulder; walking (2-4 hours); standing (2-6 hours); kneeling (1-2 hours); repeated bending (12 hours); both legs required; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; depth perception; hearing (aid permitted). Environmental factors:
Outside and inside; working closely with others; working alone; protracted or irregular hours of work. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated material and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1. Responsible for reusable medical equipment (RME) wherever reprocessing occurs throughout the facility and affiliated sites. Ensure that the facility's reprocessing of all RME is performed with high reliability according to current manufacturers' instruction, infection control policy and required engineering design of space wherever these processes are performed. 2. Responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective Sterile Processing Program, initiating systematic program reviews and critical evaluations of key RME functions. Establish implementation protocol and design monitoring systems to ensure that any and all individuals charged with reprocessing duties are appropriately trained and competent in performing the assigned tasks. 3. Responsible for developing specific processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding the pre-clean, use and reprocessing of RME are in place for any given piece of equipment. Process and SOP shall strictly conform to the specific manufacturer's instructions, infection control sterilization guidelines, and local guidelines 4. Responsible for developing and implementing a robust quality management program ensuring that appropriate and safe reprocessing is performed. 5. Determine strengths and weakness within the service and develop a business plan and quality indicators that benefits the service and facility. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis and utilizes lean management strategies to improve processes. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production to improve business expenses. Engage staff in strategic planning to move the department towards improved performance and outcomes. 6. Using excel charts, graphs and power point to communicate information visually. Evaluate past and current budget and project goals that take into account long term financial objectives for Sterile Processing Service. Researches and identifies specific costs associated with various expenses, analyzes budget and anticipates future needs of the service. 7. Analyzes benefits and costs of accomplishing work in- house versus contracting; recommends whether to continue existing contracts and/or solicit for new contracts. 8. Develops and maintains annual overtime budget. Finds and implements ways to improve production or increase the quality of work to maximize the SPS budget. 9. Consistently responds to request for assistance promptly and in a friendly and cooperative manner. Has the ability to influence and motivate various individuals to accept opinions on fundamental goals and objectives when there is intense objection and conflict. Has the ability to exchange information both written and orally in intense negotiations to identify and resolve significant, controversial issues while ensuring that all levels of individuals are able to understand. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 07:
30am- 04:
00pm (week-ends, shift, on-call and holidays may be required). Will have responsibilities in North Little Rock and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Relocation Expenses:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) desirable. Evidence of 3 - 5 years of successful professional nursing practice with evidence of progressive nursing/administrative responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of the organization's clinical, business, and operational processes. Organizational skills with ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills in organizing and communicating ideas and thoughts effectively through written correspondence and oral presentation. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the following:
Heavy lifting, 4 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling (1-2 hours); pushing (1-2 hours); reaching above shoulder; walking (2-4 hours); standing (2-6 hours); kneeling (1-2 hours); repeated bending (12 hours); both legs required; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; depth perception; hearing (aid permitted). Environmental factors:
Outside and inside; working closely with others; working alone; protracted or irregular hours of work. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated material and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$56,803 to $121,091 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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