Telework-Eligible Nurse: Patient Safety & Quality Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA is seeking a Registered Nurse Patient Safety Manager to lead patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to drive high-reliability practices and continuous improvement for Veteran care.

The position emphasizes leadership in safety, staff training, and implementation of NCPS-guided policies to ensure top-quality care and patient outcomes across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with applicable licensure.
• State license as a registered nurse in the U.S. or valid equivalent.
• Foreign education requires degree equivalency validation.
• GNT option allowed for licensure pursuit under VA rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement patient safety policies and activities.
• Serve as facility key person to build patient safety systems.
• Promote safety and high reliability practices across care settings.
• Train staff on patient safety analyses and program processes.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Risk management

Education

Nursing degree (ADN or Diploma)

BSN

MSN

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA is seeking a Registered Nurse Patient Safety Manager to lead patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to drive high-reliability practices and continuous improvement for Veteran care.

The position emphasizes leadership in safety, staff training, and implementation of NCPS-guided policies to ensure top-quality care and patient outcomes across clinical settings.