Registered Nurse - Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement Pension

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) SPHM Program Manager to oversee the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program across the facility in line with VHA Directive 1611. This role carries substantial responsibility and cross-disciplinary accountability within the healthcare system.

Responsibilities include coordinating SPHM implementations, ensuring staff safety, interfacing with leadership, and driving quality improvements related to

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by a accrediting agency
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in a U.S. state or territory
• Bridge program pathway to RN licensure may apply
• Foreign nursing education requires credential evaluation
• State licensure and potential temporary appointment path
• Compliance with VA Qualification Standards

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and manages the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program across the facility
• Deals with planning, design, and construction to protect workers and veterans
• Coordinates with multiple departments and stakeholders
• Investigates safety incidents and tracks injuries
• Monitors fall data and participates in quality improvement activities
• Provides expertise to staff on SPHM equipment and processes
• Reports to and coordinates with regional/national stakeholders as appropriate
• Ensures alignment with Joint Commission and VA Office of Academic Affiliations act

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Instructing/Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program Manager manages the facility SPHM based on requirements of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1611 - covering all medical facilities and clinics within the healthcare system. This is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for the SPHM Program - which crosses the lines of all services and disciplines that influence the organizational healthcare mission.

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/13086738
• 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 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: You may be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination/evaluation.

Duties

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Facilitates and manages the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program based on requirements of VHA Directive 1611 - covering all medical facilities and clinics within the healthcare system
• This is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for the SPHM program which crosses all services and disciplines that influence the organizational healthcare mission
• Works with all departments to ensure SPHM program and technology is incorporated into planning - design - and construction of new construction and renovation projects - to protect VHA healthcare workers and Veterans from injuries due to patient handling and mobility - and ensures all Veterans have an equitable opportunity to access SPHM technology - as needed - to meet and improve Veteran care needs
• Effectively relates with customers - families - and the community - as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels
• Participates in planning - design - and construction projects so that all design projects in spaces Veterans use include VA medical facility SPHM Manager and infection prevention input
• Investigate employee and patient safety incidents related to patient handling - providing recommendations and tracking these injuries by unit - area - hospital-wide - and across the continuum
• Selecting and coordinating SPHM-related equipment and supplies coordinating with appropriate stakeholders across the continuum
• Provides expertise to all individuals and workgroups that handle and mobilize patients or provide or approve equipment for patients in collaboration with SPHM PM
• Makes decisions that affect staff and other resources with a wide latitude of control - using independent judgment to evaluate - plan - and direct the SPHM program to ensure proper coordination of care with the local facility inclusive of regional/national stakeholders such as The Joint Commission - Universities - and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations as appropriate
• Monitors fall data and participates in quality improvement activities to improve fall rates
• Participates in Accident Review Committee and provides bi-annual reports
• Assists quality management with duties including infection prevention - environment of care and construction rounds - electronic health record alerts - chart audits and patient safety
• Preferred Experience: Program management with work showing attention to detail - strong communication and interaction skills Instructing/Teaching Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets 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 7:30AM - 4:00 PM Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.