Fall Prevention Program Manager - Registered Nurse

<p>This position is located within the Quality Management Service at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The Registered Nurse Fall Prevention Program Manager supports the medical center's integrated Fall Prevention Program by assisting with data collection, event review, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives. The incumbent promotes a safe environment for Veterans by helping prevent and mitigate fall-related risks across inpatient and outpatient settings.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Fall Prevention Nurse serves as an essential member of the Quality Management Service, supporting the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to Veterans. The incumbent functions as a developing professional nurse who applies foundational clinical knowledge to identify fall-risk trends, assist with performance improvement efforts, and reinforce safe clinical practices across the organization. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the nurse collaborates with unit leadership, Patient Safety, and interdisciplinary teams to promote an environment that reduces fall incidents and prevents harm. The role emphasizes data evaluation, education support, documentation compliance, and participation in quality initiatives aligned with facility, VISN, and national patient-safety goals. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting with the implementation and evaluation of the JAHVH Fall Prevention Program to ensure alignment with VA, VISN, and national guidelines. Supporting fall-risk screening processes, adherence audits, and clinical data tracking. Participating in fall event reviews, assisting with root-cause analysis activities, and helping develop corrective action plans. Delivering education and competency reinforcement for nursing staff related to fall prevention practices and safe-patient-handling equipment. Reviewing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards. Collaborating with unit leadership, Patient Safety, and interdisciplinary teams to improve environmental safety and reduce fall-related injuries. Preparing and presenting data to Quality Management committees and leadership as assigned. Assisting with accreditation preparedness, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement projects. 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, 0730-1600. This position requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service and may include occasional adjustments based on operational requirements. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.