The RN is assigned to Quality Safety and Value department, under the Office of the Director. The Risk Manager functions as a resource person and consultant for risk-related activities in an effort to ensure that Veterans, staff and leadership needs are provided in a safe environment and in a timely manner. This position is located at the White City, OR VA Medical Center and open to VHA employees. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of RN leadership experience and/or Risk Management Experience Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking and Standing (2-6 hours); Climbing (.5 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Ability to distinguish basic color and shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Sitting for 2-8 hours; Typing for 2-8 hours. Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; Excessive heat; Excessive cold; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working closely with others; Working alone. ["White City, OR is located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature. White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley. It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border. Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods. Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers. The Risk Manager is responsible and accountable for the provision of information, education, training, and technical support for all employees related to the Risk Management program. The RN collaboratively interacts with a variety of facility programs to include all healthcare provided within the organization to provide expert knowledge and information that will result in comprehensive, patient centered outcomes. Strong interactive and collegial interactions are essential to the risk Management initiatives. The Risk Manager uses sound judgment in decision making, applying leadership and analytical skills, and is self-directed. The RN is responsible for coordination of activities related the practice of Risk Management, including, but not limited to: Risk management support services to VA SORCC employees and leadership Initiation and leadership of interdisciplinary committees, focus reviews, task force groups Agenda preparation and interfacing with Peer Review Committee (PRC) chair (Chief of Staff (COS)) on cases for review Submitting quarterly reports to the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) \"aka\" as Healthcare Delivery Council (HDC) Performance or facilitation of proactive risk assessments and peer reviews Tort claim management Institutional disclosures management in collaboration with the COS Monitoring and follow-up on investigations, fact finding reviews, protected Peer Reviews, and occurrence screens Reviews recent published Directives/Handbooks Providing consultative expertise in planning, designing, and implementation of process improvements and policy making activities by participating in walkabouts, tracers, system redesign projects and root cause analysis teams Develops an annual enterprise risk assessment of VA SORCC, presented to the Tetrad, that is assists with strategic planning Promoting a climate of collaboration and cooperation VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized 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: 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available with supervisory approval Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position."]
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