Registered Nurse- Quality and Patient Safety Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & performance-based

Paid time off – vacation, sick leave,

Federal benefits (health, vision, and

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a QPS Supervisor for DRC/TVC/IFC - Risk and Fall Prevention to lead and coordinate the Quality and Patient Safety program across care areas.

The role emphasizes leadership, experience, and creative management of safety initiatives affecting patient care throughout the continuum. The position requires nursing education, a current RN license, and the ability to supervise staff, coordinate complex programs, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency is required.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN or CCNE).
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a US state or territory or DC.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of QPS areas and ensures safe, high-quality patient care.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates QPS staff and manages performance and scheduling.
• Coordinates Veteran-centered activities with a focus on education, safety, and satisfaction.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based practices and leads quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

English Language Proficiency

Education

Nursing degree and licensure

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

Job description

Summary

The Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Supervisor- DRC/TVC/IFC - Risk - and Fall Prevention executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management program aspects. The QPS Supervisor demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to impact the standard of care and safety of staff while caring for all patients throughout the continuum of care.

Summary

The Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Supervisor- DRC/TVC/IFC - Risk - and Fall Prevention executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management program aspects. The QPS Supervisor demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to impact the standard of care and safety of staff while caring for all patients throughout the continuum of care.

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
• Preferred Experience: For the QPS Supervisor for IFC programs - preferred Interfacility Coordination (IFC) - Traveling Veteran Coordination (TVC) - Diagnostic Referral Coordination (DRC) Consult Management experience preferred Experience as a Nurse Manager - IFC - TVC - DRC Previous experience as a QPS Supervisor or Quality Management Supervisor 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/13095060
• 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
• 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 a 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) - light carrying - under 15 pounds - straight pulling (4 hours) - pushing (4 hours) - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (8 hours) - standing (8 hours) - repeated bending (8 hours) - both legs required - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - depth perception - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (aid may be permitted) - constant noise - dust - slippery or uneven waling surfaces - working with hands in water - working closely with others.

Duties

• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Oversees daily operations of assigned assigned QPS areas and ensures safe - high-quality patient care
• Supervises - trains - and evaluates QPS staff and manages performance and scheduling
• Coordinates activities that are Veteran-centered with a focus on education - safety - and satisfaction
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve processes and patient outcomes
• Ensures compliance with regulatory - accreditation - and organizational standards
• Implements evidence-based practices and leads quality improvement initiatives
• Promotes teamwork - effective communication - and a positive work environment
• Applies clinical expertise and judgment to guide staff in managing complex situations
• Monitors unit performance - resource use - and patient experience metrics
• Supports staff development through coaching - mentoring - and professional growth activities
• 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 - 07:30AM - 4:00PM
• Subject to change based upon facility's needs
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized