Nurse (Patient Safety Manager)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA seeks a Nurse (Patient Safety Manager) to lead and implement patient safety policies across the facility. You will train staff and consult with leadership, physicians, nurses, and direct patient caregivers to advance safety initiatives and quality of care.

Direct Hire Authority applies; a Secret security clearance is required. Salary ranges from $94169 to $118144 per year, with benefits. Applications close 2026-11-13.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility expert on patient safety and trains and consults with personnel within the facility, including, but not limited to leadership staff, directors, department chiefs, physicians, nurses, and other direct patient caregivers.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Position: Serve as a Patient Safety Manager at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA and is responsible for implementing patient safety policies and activities. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the facility expert on patient safety and trains and consults with personnel within the facility, including, but not limited to leadership staff, directors, department chiefs, physicians, nurses, and other direct patient caregivers.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $94169 - $118144/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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