Program Specialist

The duties include but are not limited to: Analyses information, researches and interprets VHA National and local policies, long-term care procedures, and prepares recommendations and provide updates to the Nurse Manager. Develops plans that ensure quality requirements beset on the Nursing Service, and specific sections are planned, developed, and implemented which are used to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions and elements which influence the regulatory accuracy and responsiveness of services provided to patients. Conducts compliance audits and detailed technical reviews of official Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) documents to ensure that all of CLC nurses are compliant with the Joint Commission (JC), Inspector General (IG), Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB), and Licensed Practical Nurses Standards Board (LPNSB) guidelines and regulations. Utilizes detailed analytical skills and Performance Improvement (PI) tools to perform a wide