Patient Safety Nurse Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Leader to serve as Patient Safety Manager, directing the facility's patient safety program and leading RCA investigations across units. You will train staff on safety principles and guide data-driven improvements to policies and practices to protect patients.

This role requires nursing licensure, clinical leadership, and experience in process improvement. The position emphasizes development of a high reliability culture and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state or District of Columbia.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting agency and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• English proficiency required for direct patient care per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation when applicable.
• State licensure is required and may include temporary appointment during bridge program completion.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the facility's patient safety program and implements national safety policies.
• Directly supports patient safety processes at the facility level.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and translates findings into corrective actions.
• Trains clinicians and staff across the facility on patient safety principles and RCA methodology.
• Collaborates with infection control, risk management, and quality management to strengthen safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Staff Training

Data‑driven decisions

Quality & Safety leadership

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN/Diploma)

Bridge program eligibility

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Leader to serve as Patient Safety Manager, directing the facility's patient safety program and leading RCA investigations across units. You will train staff on safety principles and guide data-driven improvements to policies and practices to protect patients.

This role requires nursing licensure, clinical leadership, and experience in process improvement. The position emphasizes development of a high reliability culture and collaboration with