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The Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing Service(SPS) is responsible for the oversight and management of assigned Medical Supply Technicians as well as performing Assistant Nurse Manager duties in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) department. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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: BSN or MSN 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing Service. 3 Years of Experience in the Operating Room Setting, acute care facility. Experience in management and leadership in a supervisory position. Demonstrated expertise and comprehensive understanding of the decontamination/sterilization process as well as infection control practices, AAMI and IAHCSMM guidelines. Experience Records management and control. 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Lifting up to 35·pounds for 8-12 hours, intermittently, moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8 to 12 hours, intermittently, lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care, pulling for 8 to 12 hours intermittently, pushing for 8-12 hours, intermittently, reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both hands required, walking 8-12 hours, intermittently, standing 8-12 hours intermittently, kneeling 8 to 12 hours, intermittently, repeated bending for 8-12 hours, intermittently, climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both legs required, near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing aid permitted, twisting, simple grasp and fine manipulation. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards This is a re-announcement. Applicants who applied previously, do not need to re-apply to receive consideration. However, it is highly recommended that application packages be reviewed to ensure that the preferred/required experience is adequately demonstrated. The incumbent is the central point within the facility providing the technical medical supply functions of collection, decontamination, processing, packaging, disinfecting, sterilizing, case-cart management distributing critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Responsible for quality management, reprocessing activities to include those which occur outside the SPS work area regardless of organizational alignment pertaining to training, competency assessment, and development of standard operating procedures. Maintains an accurate medical equipment tracking system which specifies preventive maintenance and equipment available for patient care. Maintains of list of critical and semi-critical with current Instructions for Use (IFU). Maintains a list of equipment that is assigned to SPS. Compiles records and reports relating to operational responsibilities and provides timely reports to the SPS Chief or Nurse Executive as requested. Coordinates SPS with all clinical services within the Organization, including but not limited to the OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pulmonary, Dental, Women's Health, Radiology, Podiatry, and Eye Clinics. Provides input on potential RME purchases. Demonstrates competencies specific to clinical/technical setting in the OR, clinics, sterile and high level disinfecting (HLD) areas. Ensures compliance with AAMI, ICSHMM, NPOSP, VISN and related infection control standards. Attends assigned meeting to represent SPS and provides written reports and updates to SPS Chief. Assists in developing, directing and maintaining a Quality Control Program ensuring product quality assurance through random sampling, biological testing, product assessment and related means. The incumbent demonstrates (a) Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning; (b) Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes, (c) Functioning as an expert in clinical/technical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, (d) Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise,(e) Guiding, developing, and supporting staff from a leadership perspective, and (Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. The nature of the work environment places the incumbent in a key position requiring tact, diplomacy, and reliable decision-making abilities to carry out assigned responsibilities. The incumbent will ensure that subordinate personnel comply with generally accepted standard of clinical/technical practice. 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: Monday-Friday, 08:00am-04:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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