This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

The Patient Safety Manager (PSM) serves as a leader and consultant to all level of the organization of patient safety issues. The PSM functions as a resource person and consultant for patient safety improvement and problem-solving activities to ensure that Veterans, staff, and leadership needs are provided in a safe environment and in a timely manner. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing leadership in the aspects of assessment, measurement, and process improvement regarding patient/resident care and organizational functions. Coordinating facility-wide Patient Safety Improvement activities including but not limited to annual Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFEMA); annual Safety Risk Analysis of RVAHCS ;the annual Patient Safety Plan; PSATs; annual Aggregate Reports to Leadership and VISN; bi-annual Mental Health Environment of Care (MHEOCC); leading root cause analysis; and guiding departments . Tracking, analyzing, and trending compliance with National Patient Safety Goals; Coordination of Root Cause Analyses Reviewing, tracking and trending Joint Patient Safety Reports (JPSR) Alerting leadership to and tracking and monitoring National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) alerts, advisories, and recalls; developing monthly, quarterly, and yearly safety reports as required by governing bodies, and assigned by leadership; assessing compliance with RVAHCS policies, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) publications such as Directives and Handbooks, and accreditation standards related to patient safety. Functioning as the lead program manager responsible for implementation of non-punitive patient safety policies, implementation and education of Just Culture, principles of high reliability organizations, and other activities developed by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS). Working directly with the Health Informatics teams to review and investigate EHR patient safety events. Providing direct support to the development, maintenance and operation of the patient safety process to include all levels of staff within the facility and the entire organization. Responsible and accountable for the provisioning of information, education, training, and technical support for all employees related to patient safety improvement. Collaboratively interacting with a variety of facility, VISN and National programs to include all healthcare provided within the organization to provide expert knowledge and information that will result in comprehensive, patient centered outcomes. Using sound judgment in decision-making, applying leadership and analytical skills, and self-direction. Providing cross coverage to the Risk Management Consultant and supports all Quality Management work to include but not limited to accreditation, system redesign, infection prevention and as assigned by management. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 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: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Ad-Hoc telework occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for highly qualified candidate EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information visit VA's Financial Services Center Permanent Change of Station (PCS) (http://www.fsc.va.gov/PCS.asp) website. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 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 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.) 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12376724. 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 additional 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 *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 and 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: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 lbs); Light carrying (under 15 lbs); Walking (1-2 hours); Standing (1-2 hours); Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Morgan Mcgoldrick
• Phone: 509-434-7373
• Email: [email protected]