Registered Nurse - Patient Safety Manager

Summary The Cincinnati VHA Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Manager Registered Nurse. The RN will execute responsibilities demonstrating beginning leadership skills and will have participated in leadership experiences; preferred experience in leadership roles. They will demonstrate creative approaches to the management of program aspects of complex patient care. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information refer to Required Documents below. Qualifications English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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) OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) 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 Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2 OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Master's degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients - Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols. This clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with inpatient care - including bending - grasping - kneeling - performing moderate lifting - carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck - push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within a five-foot distance or above shoulder height The position requires sitting - squatting - standing - walking and twisting - alongside wrist flexion and extension Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties - distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely The position requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties - and the use of hearing aids permitted Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments Duties They will demonstrate creative approaches to the management of program aspects of complex patient care Major duties may include but are not limited to: Demonstrating performance and leadership that is broad enough to impact the standard of care and safety of staff while caring for all patients throughout the continuum of care Functions as the lead manager and implementer of patient safety policies and activities developed by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) and is the facility's key person to help build and implement patient safety systems and promote the culture of safety within Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and for VA patients in all healthcare settings Will provide direct support to the development - maintenance - and operation of the VHA's patient safety process at the facility level - including working with all levels of staff within the facility - including top-level management - Root Cause Analysis (RCA) team members - RCA team leaders - and RCA recorders Responsible for leading a facility wide program for all services within the organization that meets the requirements of National Directives Will oversee the provision of staff education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement consultation related to the program Integrates knowledge - skills - abilities - and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care Continuously evaluates the program - collecting and submitting facility performance measures - all other duties as assigned Preferred Experience: Prior Patient Safety Experience Supervisory Controls: The incumbent is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) Schedule Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shift Telework: Not Available - Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Benefits Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays) Traditional federal pension - vesting after 5 years Federal 401(K) with up to 5% company contribution Federal health, vision, dental, term life and long-term care insurance Full, unrestricted RN license from any US state or territory #J-18808-Ljbffr