Risk Management Prgm Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Western Colorado Health Care System seeks a Risk Management Program Manager for the VISN 19 Grand Junction VAMC. This leader directs the facility-wide risk program, coordinating staff education, incident review, and safety initiatives across services.

Ideal candidates bring RN licensure with relevant leadership and a track record in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety practices within VA or similar healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Active RN license in the United States; nursing degree from ACEN/CCNE accredited program or equivalent.
• Leadership experience in nursing or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facility-wide risk management program.
• Coordinate education, orientation and competency programs for staff.
• Develop, monitor and report performance measures related to risk and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and reduce adverse events.
• Ensure compliance with VA Handbook and national directives.

Skills

English language proficiency

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (active)

Nursing degree (BSN/ MSN)

Job description

Summary

The VA Western Colorado Health Care System is looking for a Risk Management Program Manager for the VISN 19 Grand Junction VAMC.

Summary

The VA Western Colorado Health Care System is looking for a Risk Management Program Manager for the VISN 19 Grand Junction VAMC.

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/13057432


• 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 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: See VA Handbook 5019 for requirements.

Duties

• The Nurse Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management of program aspects


• The Risk Manager 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


• The Risk Manager is responsible for leading a facility wide program for all services within the organization that meets the requirements of National Directives


• They will oversee the provision of staff education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement consultation related to the program


• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others


• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidence


• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement


• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals


• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team


• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes


• Shares educational findings - experiences - and ideas with peers


• Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care


• Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture


• The PM continuously evaluates the program - collecting and submitting facility performance measures


• The RM providers leaderships as a Subject Matter Expert in risk management activities - regulatory requirements and will oversee implementation of a successful risk management program that minimizes the probability of adverse risk to patients - personnel and visitors - and protects the assets of the facility by accurately identifying - reporting - trending - reviewing - correcting problems leading to incidents through risk identification and analysis


• The RM possesses comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of the health care field with emphasis on quality - safety - utilization - and performance improvement


• The incumbent also possesses strong skills in consulting - education - database and information management - evaluation techniques - group processes - team and organizational development - and customer service and satisfaction


• Application of such knowledge musi include a systems perspective to appropriately influence care across the continuum


• This position works with information of a confidential nature - to include but not limited to staff performance related to regulatory compliance and tort claims


• It is imperative that the facility has a high degree of confidence that this information is treated with utmost sensitivity


• 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 0800-1630


• Telework: Not Available


• Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized


• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized