Nurse Patient Safety Leader | Quality & Risk Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Lifelong learning opportunities

Licensure support

Defined work schedule

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Patient Safety Manager (RN) to lead patient safety programs across Veterans Health Administration facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, detailed planning, professional communication, and innovative approaches to improving patient safety and healthcare programs. Qualified candidates will hold an accredited nursing degree with an active RN license in the United States, meet VA qualification standards, and be prepared to organize priorities,

Qualifications

• English language proficiency per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Graduate of a professional nursing program approved by accrediting agencies (ACEN/CCNE)
• State license as RN upon appointment; temporary appointment possible during bridge program
• Foreign nursing graduates require license and degree equivalency validation
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN registration in US/state/DC
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure
• License recognition as a condition of permanent appointment
• Follow VA qualification standards and references provided

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and implement patient safety policies per NCPS guidance
• Lead and communicate effectively across teams; plan and prioritize
• Conduct safety rounds and act as consultant on safety issues
• Train staff on patient safety analyses and processes
• Direct safety program development and evaluation within the facility
• Support facility leadership with planning and development of safety programs
• Conduct multidisciplinary rounds including EOC and mental health safety rounds
• Ensure compliance with VA Nurse Total Rewards and scheduling policies

Connaissances

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Communication

Independent work

Formation

Nursing degree & licensure

State RN license

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

Foreign education equivalence (ICD)

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Patient Safety Manager (RN) to lead patient safety programs across Veterans Health Administration facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, detailed planning, professional communication, and innovative approaches to improving patient safety and healthcare programs. Qualified candidates will hold an accredited nursing degree with an active RN license in the United States, meet VA qualification standards, and be prepared to organize priorities,