Registered Nurse (RN) Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager

Job Title

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager

Duties

Manages a facility Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program based on the requirements of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1611, covering all medical facilities and clinics within the healthcare system. This is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for the SPHM Program, which crosses the lines of all services and disciplines that influence the organizational healthcare mission. The Proficient Registered Nurse leads and implements the VHA SPHM program, which supports VHA's High Reliability Organization (HRO) vision of being the safest healthcare system for all by weaving high-reliability principles into VHA's operations. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and a depth of understanding of how to manage complex situations holistically. They demonstrate creative approaches to function as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor with a wide range of experience and leadership abilities. The SPHM program is implemented in every Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Facility and SPHM technology be incorporated as appropriate in the planning, design, and construction of new construction and renovation projects, to protect VHA healthcare workers and Veterans from injuries due to patient handling and mobility, ensure that all Veterans have an opportunity to access SPHM technology, as needed, and to meet and improve Veteran care needs. The SPHM PM promotes a HRO of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based healthcare solutions based on a commitment to zero harm by developing a strong safety practice through injury prevention supported by engaged leadership. The SPHM PM collaborates with stakeholders across the healthcare system continuum, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of VA staff within the healthcare system. The SPHM PM effectively relates with customers, families, and the community, as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. The SPHM PM contributes ideas and recommendations for establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives for enhancing the healthcare system. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of this job, considering physical, mental, and emotional capacities, without endangering their safety and health or co-workers' safety and health, are in the VA Directive 5019 and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health (EOH) Service.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized