Registered Nurse-Patient Safety Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System seeks two full-time Registered Nurse – Patient Safety Nurses within the Quality and Safety Service. You will oversee patient safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of continuous safety improvement.

Qualified candidates will be licensed RNs with English proficiency and relevant nursing education/credentials.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (written and spoken) per VA standards.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; licensure per ACEN/CCNE accreditation.
• Statelicensure as RN upon graduation or bridge program completion; temporary appointment pending licensure.
• Foreign-trained nurses must have current, full, unrestricted registration.
• Current active RN license in any US state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement patient safety policies across the facility.
• Serve as primary resource for patient safety systems and risk reduction.
• Support development and operation of the facility patient safety program.
• Train staff on patient safety activities and promote a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to sustain safety practices.
• Utilize safety data to guide improvements and conduct safety forums.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license (US)

Job description

Summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for two full-time Registered Nurse - Patient Safety Nurses. The Patient Safety Nurses will serve within the Quality and Safety Service - overseeing patient safety programs - conducting risk assessments - and fostering a culture of continuous safety improvement.

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/13084939
• 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 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: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a minimum of five years of RN experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The administrative nurse/clinical position must be able to sit or stand for several hours daily while interacting with patients - employees - and providers via computer and/or phone
• A dedicated - ergonomic workspace is required to minimize strain - with proper desk height - wrist positioning - and monitor placement
• Proficiency with keyboard and mouse use is essential for efficient electronic medical record operation - requiring frequent hand dexterity for data entry and communication
• Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties - distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely
• The position requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties - and the use of hearing aids is permitted
• In addition - this administrative nurse/clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with inpatient care - including bending - grasping - kneeling - performing moderation lifting - carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift
• Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck - push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within a five-foot distance or above shoulder height
• The position requires sitting - squatting - standing - walking and twisting - alongside wrist flexion and extension
• Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse-Patient Safety Nurse duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates and implements patient safety policies and activities established by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS)
• Serves as the facility's primary resource for building - sustaining - and implementing patient safety systems across all VHA care settings
• Supports the development - maintenance - and operation of the facility-level patient safety program and related processes
• Applies the science of patient safety through systematic - enterprise-wide methodologies and foundational safety practices
• Demonstrates effective leadership - detailed planning - professional communication - and innovative approaches to enhancing patient safety and healthcare program development
• Organizes priorities - meets deadlines - delivers in-person - telephonic - and electronic presentations - and works independently as needed
• Collaborates with staff at all levels - including senior leadership and patient safety analysis teams - to advance safety initiatives
• Utilizes patient safety survey data and analysis to guide and promote a culture of safety
• Partners with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to sustain safety practices - including modeling High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and facilitating patient safety forums
• Trains and coordinates patient safety activities for personnel such as infection control professionals - risk managers - and quality managers
• 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-Friday - 7:00 a.m
• to 3:30 p.m
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized