
Accreditation Program Analyst (PTAP AFPPA)
- Silver Spring, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serves as a subject matter expert to assist and support applicants and reaccrediting programs through the application review process.
- Responsible for determining applicant organization eligibility during the application process, conducting customer webinars and corresponding with customers during the appraisal process.
- Under the supervision of the Director and ADO, develops and implements resources for applicants and reaccrediting programs for the appraisal process.
- Collaborates with program leadership to ensure compliance and quality within program operations.
- Collaborates and informs program leadership of any issues occurring during the appraisal process.
- Serves as a collaborative member of the team to ensure accurate and efficient program operations.
- Coordinates logistics and responsible for collaborating with team on the content for program workshops.
- Collaborate with the ADO when interfacing with the Appraisers, assessing adherence and compliance to the accreditation criteria and reviewing appraisal documentation.
- Collaborates with the ADO in the development and review of the appraisal documents, motions and decision letters.
- Interfaces with members of the Commission during the appraisal process, as needed.
- Uses critical analysis to determine the need for consultation from the program leadership team.
- Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge base regarding the requirements for International Standards Organization (ISO) registration.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to adhering to the ISO 9001:2015 Standards within the framework of ANCC's scope of work and its Quality Management System.
- Accountable for compliance and continued quality management as required by ISO registration.
- Represents the ANCC and the program at meetings with commissioners, volunteer groups, professional associations, and other groups, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Baccalaureate degree must be in nursing.
- Master’s degree preferred or commensurate experience.
- Minimum of Four (4) progressive experience in coordination of projects with multiple complexities and concurrent task coordination requiring attention to detail.
- Skillful communicator and collaborator.
- Proactive and flexible with strong project management, team building, emotional intelligence and growth mindset skills.
- Political perspective with ability to communicate with stakeholders, utilizing appropriate independent decision making.
- Work both independently and collaboratively, multi-task under pressure, prioritize effectively, take initiative and be innovative with respect and trust.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft office products and databases and other types of information technology and social media such as Twitter, Higher Logic and learning community software.
- Must have knowledge and experience in nursing/healthcare, business, and quality improvement theories.
- Articulate verbal communication and poise in presenting complex topics to prestigious leadership groups, at national conferences and other formats using many formats: PowerPoint, webcast, and panels.
- Able to travel to and work from other metropolitan areas many times a year for multiple overnights.
- Able to travel by airplane to national, regional, and international airports as needed.