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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Facility Healthcare Program Manager (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Pearsall, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Facility Healthcare Program Manager located within the Department of Homeland Security. The role involves managing, assessing, planning, developing, and evaluating clinical programs while ensuring compliance with health care standards and promoting safety and quality care for the detained population.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the health services administrator as the subject matter expert and key advisor in the day-to-day management, development, implementation and monitoring of the following IHSC programs of responsibility: accreditation readiness and standards compliance, risk management (RM), and quality improvement (QI)

Serves as a key member of IHSC national risk management and quality improvement program initiatives, not limited to attending regional/national meetings

Monitors, reviews, coordinates, and ensures complete and timely reporting of accreditation readiness and standards compliance, risk management, and quality improvement activities. Conducts data/trend analysis and implement improvement strategies establishing timeframes for continued monitoring concerning all programs of responsibility

Secures and maintains all files and information concerning all programs of responsibility in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and regulations

Develops and maintains accreditation readiness and standards compliance; risk management; quality improvement; infection control; occupational health; environmental health, safety and security; and all hazards emergency preparedness and response local operating procedures as applicable and in coordination with FHSO, FTO, and IPO. Forwards revisions and updates to HSA for approval

Ensures accreditation readiness and standards compliance

Provides policy, records, or other documentation concerning all programs of responsibility as required by investigators

Serves as federal fit tester conducting fit testing for federal staff. Ensures all staff meets annual fit testing requirement

May be asked to perform duties of the FHSO programs of responsibility: infection control; occupational health; environmental health safety and security; and all hazards emergency preparedness and response when needed

May be asked to serve as an acting HSA or AHSA when needed

Travel required up to 25% as directed by the chief of Health Operations Unit

Monitors and reviews established performance indicators for compliance with national IHSC policies and applicable standards

Collaborates with the HSA and AHSA in performing assessments of the health unit for accreditation under the appropriate standards and ensures the preparation of the health unit for any accreditation the facility undergoes

Prepares the facility for accreditation/re-accreditation audits

Ensures compliance standards, including updates on national and local policies and procedures, are disseminated appropriately to staff in a timely manner

Develops recommendations for improvements and success action plans (SAPs) if deficiencies are recognized during accreditation audits and health systems assessments

Participates in the Quality Review Process (QRP) to include performing self-assessments and pre-audit reviews and observations

Serves as liaison between investigators and facility staff and arranges interviews

Provides leadership and oversight of the local risk management program including develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor associated tasks and duties

Assists HSA and AHSA with the investigation of incident reports and adverse events

Conducts data/trend analysis, develops action plans, implements improvement strategies establishing timeframes for continued monitoring, monitors effectiveness of change, and modifies action plans as needed to yield positive outcomes

Prepares facility responses to correct the identified process issues and reporting findings/recommendations in writing through established chains of communication within specified timeframes. Obtains HSA and AHSA approval prior to submission

Provides leadership and oversight of the local QI program including develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor national and local performance measures, associated tasks, and duties

Chairs the local QI committee meetings. Conducts data/trend analysis and implements improvement strategies establishing timeframes for continued monitoring. Completes quarterly and annual reports and communicates findings to staff in a timely manner

Identifies, conducts, analyzes, and evaluates studies. Educates staff on rationale, procedures, and subsequent process changes in a timely manner. Reports findings, recommendations, and education in writing through established chains of communication within specified timeframes

Provides leadership, oversight, staff training and education on compliance with standards and accreditation, risk management, and quality improvement

Assists HOST FHPM with new FHPM orientation as needed

Coordinates with FTO on all trainings. Obtains HSA and AHSA approval prior to implementation

Serves as CPR Instructor. Conducts BLS certification for all federal staff and provides CPR card upon completion

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accreditation complianceRisk managementQuality improvementProject managementElectronic health recordsData analysisMicrosoft ExcelCPR/BLS certificationTrainingEducationCollaboration skillsEffective communication

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position

You must successfully pass a background investigation

You must successfully pass a drug screen

Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service

Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve a new 18-month commitment to IHSC

ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission

Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC

USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position

Civilians are not eligible for this position

Minimum of a master's degree in a qualifying program for USPHS Commissioned Corps officers

Minimum of five years of relevant and related experience(s)

If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain current status

Ability to critically analyze situations, data and information and be able to develop and pose probing questions

Strong project management, quality management, and performance improvement skills to include the ability to plan and prioritize workload, conduct surveillance, employ research techniques, collect, and analyze data, and perform program reviews and evaluations

Ability to interact well and collaborate with all levels of personnel and management in IHSC, ERO, ICE and DHS offices, and with Federal contractors

Proficiency with electronic health records and ability to quickly develop competency with IHSC's electronic health record

Demonstrates the ability to quickly develop competency in and assimilate knowledge of ICE and IHSC rules, regulations, and policies; applicable detention health care standards PBNDS, NCCHC, ACA, FRS (if applicable to the facility), U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes; and the accreditation/compliance review and auditing processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to manage, organize, and analyze complex information using spreadsheets and other data management tools

Demonstrates high level, professional, effective written and verbal communications; executes effective teaching skills ensuring goal directed outcomes; ability to prepare reports in electronic formats

Maintains basic readiness status

Maintains current CPR/BLS certification