Registered Nurse-Patient Safety Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Patient Safety Manager/Registered Nurse at the San Francisco VA Health Care Facility. This role emphasizes leadership in patient safety and reliability, requiring strong nursing expertise and a commitment to improving clinical outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Current, unrestricted graduate professional nurse registration.
• Preferred experience includes 4-5 years of inpatient nursing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in managing safety and reliability issues.
• Analyze safety protocols and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare and review reports on patient safety and trend analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Data Collection

Root Cause Analysis

Trend Analysis

Education

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

MSN or related master's degree

Job description

The Patient Safety Program is a collaborative effort shared by the healthcare system's Patient Safety Program Managers within our High Reliability Service at the San Francisco VA Health Care Facility. The Patient Safety Manager/Registered Nurse will demonstrate leadership and expertise in formulating creative and effective approaches to the analysis and management of safety and reliability issues within complex clinical and administrative systems.

Duties

Patient Safety Manager/Registered Nurse duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

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 at the time the program was completed: ACEN or CCNE; or individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing. Foreign graduates must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) candidates may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure.

Note: All current VHA employees in the 0610 series performing these duties as of 1/29/2024 are considered to meet all qualification requirements.

Grade Determinations: The scope, education, and dimension criteria determine the grade and level. Details are available at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12749908.

Preferred Experience:

• Four to five years of acute inpatient nursing experience
• MSN or related master's degree
• Experience with data collection, root cause analysis (RCA), healthcare failure mode effect analysis (HFMEA)
• Experience preparing and reviewing reports involving trend analysis and patient safety follow-up

Salary: Dependent on qualifications:

• Nurse I Levels 1-3: $152,363-$211,773 annually
• Nurse II: $175,217-$225,700 annually
• Nurse III: $192,738-$225,700 annually

Reference: More information at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Visual acuity, keen hearing, manual dexterity, ability to work effectively in stressful situations, occasional travel, schedule flexibility, and compliance with telework policies. Driving may be required.