Patient Safety RN Lead: Quality & Risk Improvement

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse Patient Safety Manager to provide leadership, detailed planning, and hands-on implementation of patient-safety programs. You will drive innovative safety initiatives, organize priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver professional presentations across formats.

You will lead NCPS policy adoption and collaborate to maintain safety systems. You will build a culture of safety by engaging staff, coordinating with Nursing leadership, and

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN licensure in the United States.
• Accredited nursing program with ADN/ Diploma, BSN, or MSN.
• Foreign-educated nurses require licensure validation per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety initiatives and NCPS policy implementation.
• Develop and maintain patient-safety systems; present findings widely.
• Foster a culture of safety through staff collaboration and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

ADN/diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN

RN licensure

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse Patient Safety Manager to provide leadership, detailed planning, and hands-on implementation of patient-safety programs. You will drive innovative safety initiatives, organize priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver professional presentations across formats.

You will lead NCPS policy adoption and collaborate to maintain safety systems. You will build a culture of safety by engaging staff, coordinating with Nursing leadership, and