Registered Nurse - Risk Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Total Rewards pay

Paid time off: 50 days/year

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The Jesse Brown VA Risk Manager Registered Nurse (RN) leads the risk management program across the medical center, coordinating with patient safety and performance improvement efforts. The role requires a current RN license, English proficiency, and experience in risk management to reduce liability and improve care quality.

Preferred candidates hold an MSN and have demonstrated collaboration with attorneys, patients, and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• English proficiency (written and spoken) is required.
• Current, full, active RN license in a US state or territory (DC, PR, etc.).
• MSN preferred; risk management experience highly valued.
• Bridge program path for RN licensure is considered in some cases.
• Foreign nursing credentials require evaluation for equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains the risk management program.
• Coordinates risk management with patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Provides consultation and training to staff on risk and tort matters.
• Maintains ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Advises executive leadership on risk management activities.
• Supports planning of risk management at JBVA and clinics.
• Telework not available; standard M-F 8:00–4:30 schedule.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Nursing license

Education

BSN or higher nursing degree

CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Job description

Summary

The Jesse Brown VA Risk Manager Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all of the daily management - directives and standards relating to the entire risk management program.

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: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Minimum of one-year current experience in Risk management Demonstrates ability to interact collaboratively with attorneys - patients - and healthcare providers - utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriately targeted at a wide variety of audiences
• Current demonstrated proficiency in reviewing and processing medical malpractice claims 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/13085009
• 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 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: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such 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 Risk Manager - Registered Nurse (RN) - duties include - but are not limited to the following: Develops - implements - evaluates - and maintains a risk management program that helps to avoid or reduce liability claims through identification of potential risk/s and takes action to control liabilities to the medical center and staff
• Develops and maintains communication links between risk management - patient safety and performance improvement initiatives to promote quality in clinical and administrative areas
• Provides consultation - technical assistance and training to QSV and medical center staff in matters pertaining to risk management - administrative investigations - and tort activities
• Maintains continuous professional development - which supports the immediate and long-term organizational goals for he medical center through continuing education - professional literature review - workshop attendance and/or use of research
• Serves as a coordinator of the risk management program and advisor to the executive leadership team (ELT) on risk management activities through the Chief of Quality - Service and Value (QSV)
• Assist ELT - and the clinical and administrative service chiefs in planning - designing - developing - implementing - modifying and maintaining risk management at JBVA including the community-based outpatient clinics
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments
• 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 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.