Performance Improvement Integrator.

Duties

As a Performance Improvement Integrator, You Will

• Design, implement, and provide mechanisms for initiating and evaluating the effectiveness of the PI Program which will examine such areas as: clinical services; medical and pharmacy; staff development; finance; psychosocial; resident services; safety; and campus operations.
• Assist the membership of the PI Committee in the development of performance indicators and performance improvement projects, as well as schedule, organize, and participate in coordinating of monthly PI meetings.
• Track status of identified problems to ensure improvement or resolution and discusses unusual occurrences with Administrator and the PI Committee.
• Use information collected to determine trends and measure performance against AFRH goals and objectives; make recommendations on monitoring actions and outcomes, assisting in resolution as needed; and document high risk issues and PI projects to the Internal Control Board.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement , which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Key Requirements

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• The AFRH ethics program promotes the highest standards of ethical conduct for all employees. As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As an AFRH employee, you will also be subject to the AFRH Supplemental Ethics Regulations which restrict the extent to which a AFRH employee can engage in certain activities and hold certain investments. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report which must be filed within 30 days of your appointment as an employee of AFRH. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. Please contact the Agency Ethics Officer (Joseph Pollard) at (202) 541-7557, or joseph.pollard@afrh.gov if you should have any questions.
  
  

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Analyzing research in support of a facility-wide Performance Improvement (PI) Program with emphasis in healthcare services; AND
• Interpreting and applying healthcare services compliance standards in order to manage Healthcare PI Programs; AND
• Improving performance by measuring and monitoring systems and services that impact the ability of an agency or organization to meet its mission, vision, and goals.
  
  

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Other Information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non bargaining unit position.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Selectees will be subject to the AFRH Tuberculosis Surveillance Program.
• Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
• Because the AFRH's mission requires uninterrupted, direct human support and medical care for its Residents, this position is considered essential for continuing AFRH operations. Therefore, the incumbent is expected to arrive for duty on time, as scheduled, and to complete the assigned tour during emergency situations such as hazardous weather.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  
  

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.