Registered Nurse - Falls Prevention Program Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Falls Prevention Program Manager (RN) to lead, coordinate and manage the facility's falls prevention initiatives. The role requires building program governance, evaluating practice patterns, and developing education for staff and patients to reduce falls.

The position emphasizes leadership, clinical judgment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting. Telework is not available; standard Monday–Friday schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum nursing degree from an approved school.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license.
• State license required for appointment; eligibility for temporary appointment if pursuing licensure.
• Graduates of foreign schools must have degree validation and US licensure.
• Reference VA Qualification Standards for the 0610 series.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Falls Prevention Program across the facility.
• Evaluate current practices, develop and coordinate program initiatives.
• Serve as a consultant for problem resolution across service lines.
• Maintain Falls Prevention policies and clinical guidelines.
• Educate patients and staff on fall prevention strategies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Program management

Education

RN license (state)

Graduate of profession nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

Summary

The Falls Prevention Program is based on national standards - evidence-based practice - and outcomes research in accordance with the scope of practice. Primary responsibilities for this position include systematic evaluation of current practice - development - coordination - and management of the Falls Prevention Program throughout the facility. Serves as a consultant for problem resolution across service/discipline lines.

Summary

The Falls Prevention Program is based on national standards - evidence-based practice - and outcomes research in accordance with the scope of practice. Primary responsibilities for this position include systematic evaluation of current practice - development - coordination - and management of the Falls Prevention Program throughout the facility. Serves as a consultant for problem resolution across service/discipline lines.

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/13080880
• 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 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
• Preferred Experience: BSN with 3 years of experience
• Patient safety and education experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nursessuch as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients
• Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

• The Falls Prevention Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to: Demonstrates proficiency in decision-making and using the nursing process for complex situations that affect performance outcomes at the point of care
• Practice is enhanced through development of collegial relationships
• Demonstrates leadership and collaboration by using the group process to solve problems
• Demonstrates critical thinking with efficiency and accuracy in assessing and managing situations
• Applies the nursing process to systems or processes to improve care
• Supports and enhances client self-determination - while serving as a resource for clients and staff in resolving ethical issues
• Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues - taking appropriate action
• Produces and disseminates a Fall Prevention Program
• Mentors managers and staff on fall prevention strategies
• Maintains a facility Fall Prevention policy and fall clinical practice guidelines
• Develops fall prevention education and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
• Develops a patient/caregiver education program for fall and injury prevention
• Oversees and manages the local falls database - formulating and providing trends to the ADPCS
• Assists in leading Fall Root Cause Analysis and annual fall prevention program aggregates
• Initiates and participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes
• 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 through Friday - 0730 - 1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized