The Bronx VA Medical Center is recruiting for (1) full-time Registered Nurse Risk Manager reporting to the Quality and Patient Safety service at the James J. Peters facility.
Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12858416. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare Risk Management Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties include, but are not limited to: The Risk Manager functions as a clinical expert and executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Works on identification and reduction risk of injury associated with medical management of the patient, and assurance of compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements and standards. The Nurse Risk Manager is responsible for demonstrating leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the execution of risk management responsibilities. The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, addressing, preventing, and monitoring situations that could result in injury, liability, financial loss or regulatory noncompliance. This is accomplished by demonstrating continuous quality improvement (CQI) techniques related to performance and improvement, clinical expertise, and knowledge of health care programs to enhance quality and improve safety of patient care. The Risk Manager is responsible for the risk management activities, which include but may not be limited to conducting ongoing Proactive Risk Assessments with service leaders to identify clinical, process or operational gaps and lead in mitigating risks, auditing compliance with VHA Directives, the processing of tort claims, interfacing with Regional and General Counsel, administering the risk management program on a day to day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management educational programs, managing the peer review program, complying with risk management related standards by the Joint Commission (TJC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), VA Central Office (VACO) and other accrediting and regulatory agencies, with the objective of promoting patient safety and quality care through collaborative strategies with others and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the facility. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am - 5pm. Telework: Not regular and reoccurring, subject to supervisor approval on an as needed basis in accordance with existing telework policies. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized