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Registered Nurse - Risk Manager

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
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Summary

The Risk Manager is responsible for developing and managing the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System's Risk Management Program in accordance with regulatory agencies, VHA, and facility requirements. This includes interpreting VA handbooks and Directives related to Risk Management. S/he serves as a subject matter expert for risk management and assists the facility leadership team in developing strategic planning to reduce risks to the organization.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
06/17/2022 to 06/30/2022
Salary
$57,431 to - $113,258 per year
Pay scale & grade
VN 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbus, OH
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to CBOC's and educational venues
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
3
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSR-11536810-22-JD
Control number
660906200

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Duties

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Risk Manager Registered Nurse
The Risk Manager Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Quality, Safety & Innovation Service responsible for managing the Risk Management Program including working with physician leadership in the management of the Disclosure process; responding to Congressional inquiries; review and revising program policies; oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management Program; conducting education related to the Risk Management and Peer Review concepts; completing reports and managing the Peer Review Program including completing the review of occurrence screens in accordance with regulatory, extremal review, VHA, VISN and Medical Center policy and Directive.

The Risk Manager fulfills the responsibilities of the position utilizing sound leadership and organizational skills. The incumbent is expected to draw on previous experience and develops creative approaches to the management of the Risk Management and Peer Review Program. The incumbent is to identify risk vulnerabilities through the analysis of data and implementation of performance improvement strategies. The Risk Manager is to be familiar with the accreditation process and be actively involved in the ongoing compliance assessment of the standards that are identified as Risk establishing a proactive program to assess these standards in an effort to prevent harm.

S/he performs data collection, evaluation of processes, critically analyzes data and creates action plans to meet the requirements of the Organizational Strategic Plan, Facility Performance Plan, External Peer Review Program, and any internally and/or externally reported patient outcome metrics. S/he is responsible for working closely with Service Line Leadership and staff to develop and implement performance improvement plans and activities to evaluate and improve the quality of patient care delivered.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • The clinical risk management program includes all healthcare specialties to identify opportunities for clinical improvements and other special projects that may be identified.
  • S/he works closely with service chiefs and other leaders in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and administering the Risk Management Program.
  • S/he demonstrates knowledge of current concepts and principles of quality improvement, the facility's performance improvement methodology and framework, and external review standards.
  • S/he is responsible for coordinating the Protected Peer Review (PPR) Program and Committee and related occurrence screening process.
  • S/he coordinates institutional disclosures and advises clinical service chiefs about clinical disclosures and documentation.
  • S/he coordinates management reviews for identification of deficits in clinical care/conduct with Veteran.
  • S/he coordinates Professional Standards Boards also known as Medical Review Boards for Credentialed and Privileged practitioners in the evaluation of care delivered.
  • S/he coordinates State License Board reporting in accordance with VHA Directive 100.18 for instances of identified deficits of care.
  • S/he coordinates Formal Fact Findings and Administrative Investigation Boards per VHA Handbook and Directive 0700.
  • S/he coordinates administrative non- medical tort claims for the facility and is responsible for the paid tort claims process.
  • S/he reports to committees including performance improvement, management, and operations committees and upon the direction or at the discretion of the Chief, Quality, Safety & Innovation Service, Chief of Staff and the Medical Center Director.
  • S/he prepares data and reports concerning the above listed programs for facility leaders, and for VISN and national reporting requests and as directed.

Minimum qualifications include:
  • 3-5 years successful nursing practice in medical-surgical nursing
  • Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Computer skills and the ability to develop professional reports and presentations

Preferred Requirements:
  • A Master' s degree in Nursing from a National League for nursing accredited program or from a field related to Nursing are preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of successful clinical nursing practice
  • At least 2 years of working experience in the areas of Risk Management Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Patient Safety or Risk Management
  • Outpatient, ambulatory care nursing experience
  • Previous supervisory/leadership experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement Title: CBSR-11536810-22-JD/Registered Nurse - Risk Manager.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • 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
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to a background/security investigation
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • 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)
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
  • Must have a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,06/30/2022.

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.
  • Education:
    • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant. [NOTE: See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates who are enrolled in a MSN Bridge Program.]
      • The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), previously known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
      • OR
      • The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • 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. In these programs, students are given a certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX and should submit this certification to VA prior to appointment. Students do not earn a BSN, but receive a MSN degree upon completion of course work. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a master's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a Bachelor's Degree is not awarded.
    • OR
    • 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.
  • Registration: A registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The appointing official may waive this registration if the RN is to serve in a country other than the U.S. and the RN has registration in that country (e.g., Philippines). The RN must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.
  • English Language Proficiency: RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
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 year's of nursing practice/experience;
    • OR
    • A Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience;
    • OR
    • A Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. S/he may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. S/he must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Applicants must possess the mental and physical ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment. Physical requirements may involve lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, and repeated bending. S/he must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing on hire, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, s/he may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA vehicles. See Form OF-178 for detailed job specific requirements.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Note: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) prior to assuming clinical duties. The BLS requirement is satisfied by successfully completing an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider Course or Military Training Network (MTN). The ACLS requirement is satisfied by attaining, and maintaining, current status through an approved AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course. BLS courses are normally offered within 1-5 days of entry on duty. No online certifications will be accepted.

Testing Designated Position: 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.

Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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