The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to support the Assistant Director and other members of senior leadership including the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, (Deputy)/Chiefs of Staff, (Deputy)/Associate Directors for Patient Care Services/Nurse Executives in the day-to-day operations of the Assistant Director's responsibilities of the health care system and any related Network activities.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
-Makes recommendations and proposals based on research, analysis, and observation to modify or change policies and processes as well as initiate suggestions for new policies designed to enhance the efficiency of STHCS operations, programs, and activities.
-Design survey instruments, provide appropriate analysis, and make recommendations on appropriate action and survey the course of studies.
-Fact-finding, researching material, validating data, and presenting the material in the best possible manner to assure complete and accurate information is communicated.
-Coordinates with services throughout the healthcare system to develop operational goals and recommend organizational efficiencies.
-Works as a liaison between contracting and the service chiefs as needed, preparing statement or work, bids, and other required contracting documents as needed.
-Responds to inquiries, request, and complaints directed to the Assistant Director in a professional manner.
-Assists in the preparation of announced and unannounced site inspection by credentialing and accreditation organizations, such as Joint Commission (JC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), College of American Pathologies (CAP), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), VA SOARS visits and VISN IRIS surveys.
-Acts as a primary point of contact with critical persons at the national and VISN levels, independently handling major program issues related to the Assistant Directors office.
-Responsible for education of staff at all levels on different programs concepts, initiatives, and directives in relation to the Assistant Directors services and other VACO initiatives as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD671-00799-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $73,591 Per Year (GS 11)