Registered Nurse IV (Patient Safety Officer) - NTE 1 Year

<p>The Patient Safety Officer is part of a high performance team that reports to the Quality Management Officer. The incumbent works collaboratively with staff and stakeholders at VISN and national levels to provide support for the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive patient safety program throughout the continuum of health care services for veterans. This position provides vision level leadership, program coordination and oversight in all facets of patient safety initiatives.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail Not to Exceed One (1) Year, it may be terminated at any time. It may be extended or converted to permanent without further competition. Any extension of the temporary promotion/detail will be communicated in writing and subject to the same eligibility and documentation requirements as the original appointment. The Patient Safety Officer oversees the VISN patient safety program, serving as a key member of the Quality Management and High Reliability teams. The role includes monitoring, analyzing, and trending patient safety events; leading the VISN patient safety committee; supporting facility Patient Safety Managers; and ensuring compliance with VA policies and regulatory requirements. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise in patient safety, human factors, just culture, RCA processes, and evidence-based safety methodologies. Responsibilities include coordinating recall processes, reviewing JPSR and RCA data, monitoring follow-up actions, and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and safety strategies across the network. The Patient Safety Officer acts as the VISN liaison to the National Center for Patient Safety, leads training and awareness efforts, and guides innovative approaches to improving care delivery. The position collaborates with the QMO, CMO, and facility leadership to identify system vulnerabilities, recommend improvements, and support a transparent, high-reliability culture. The incumbent also participates on VISN and VHA committees, assists with survey readiness, and oversees mandatory reporting, HFMEA, Institutional Disclosure, Tort claims, and Peer Review-related patient safety requirements. Central to the role is identifying system-level risks, developing and implementing preventive actions, and ensuring VISN-wide patient safety standards are met to reduce harm to Veterans and staff. 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 - 4:00pm Telework: Position may be eligible for ad-hoc telework, at managers discretion. 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. 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.