Nurse (Patient Safety Program Manager)

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• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Patient Safety program consistent with facility accreditation standards Federal regulations best practices and IHS policy.
• Manages a hospital-wide annual patient safety risk assessment based on culture of safety survey results analysis of patient safety reports targeted proactive risk assessments and tracer activity findings. Develops an annual Patient Safety Plan to address identified risks track corrective action plans and promote a culture of safety.
• Review all patient safety reports coordinates investigations assesses severity of risk assesses severity of harm and closes reports in a timely manner ensuring data integrity of all fields. Analyzes data to identify trends patterns and variations in clinical and non-clinical processes and systems to track patient safety risks and issues communicating them and coordinating prioritization to ensure that resources are available to act on the highest priorities.
• Traces clinical and non-clinical processes and systems throughout the facility to identify potential risks to patient safety areas of non-compliance to regulatory and accreditation standards and opportunities to improve.
• Reviews patient safety reports and associated investigations to correctly assess the risk level of individual events. Tracks and trends adverse events and coordinates Proactive Risk Assessments (PRA) or recommends to executive leaders to charter proactive risk assessments.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education

A graduate or higher level degree bachelors degree associate degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link) Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

For all grade levels and positions applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition they must possess a current active full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.