Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Safety (PS)High Reliability Organization (HRO)
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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Safety (PS)/High Reliability Organization (HRO) is responsible for ensuring that the PS/HRO Programs align with the VHA Directive 1050.01 and National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) guidance. The incumbent of this position is also responsible for initiating the HRO and Just Culture environment across clinical and administrative areas using Lean/System Redesign methods.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION!
The Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Safety (PS)/High Reliability Organization (HRO) is responsible for coordinating education activities with key stakeholders to support the Quality Safety Value (QSV) enterprise framework. The RN in this role is also responsible for the documented outcomes of the PS/HRO programs. This RN is expected to demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment while possessing excellent interpersonal skills as well. They are expected to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team and lead to process improvement initiatives.
The RN - PS/HRO is also responsible for the following duties:
- Collecting data analyzing data and identifying trends to facilitate process improvements.
- Monitoring the effectiveness and sustainability of action plans
- Using Lean Principles and Quality Improvement methods across the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to enhance Veteran care and foster a Just Culture environment.
- Collaborating with the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and its facilities to support the PS and HRO Programs.
- Providing assistance and coverage to the Patient Safety Manager when requested.
- Functioning as a consultant for patient safety policies and activities guided by NCPS associated policies and VHA Directives.
- Conducting and providing education and/or guidance on program requirements RCAs and accreditation standards.
- Assigning and reviewing Patient Safety Reporting systems and HRO principles/standards.
- Functioning as the program expert and using clinical knowledge/judgement to promote staff involvement in planning decision-making and evaluating outcomes.
- Providing clear communication as facility liaison between VISN and the NCPS to provide appropriate guidance to requesting departments.
- Developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative PS/HRO activities remain compliant with agency accrediting and regulatory requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
The PS/HRO RN is aligned to the Quality Management (QM) department which is aligned under the Executive Director. The PS/HRO RN will directly report to the Director of QM.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Pay: Competitive salary regular salary increases potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Full-time (1 FTE); 0800 - 1630 Tour of Duty (TOD) may change due to facility needs
Telework: Ad-hoc only as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
- 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 masters level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors 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 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 that 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.)
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: I Level I
Preferred Experience:
- MSN or BSN is highly preferred.
- 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with Patient Safety and accreditation.
- Demonstrated abilities in being flexible with workloads prioritizing tasks paying attention to detail communicating effectively using critical thinking skills and promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements:
This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties 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 not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit: for RNs: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
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