Registered Nurse - Risk Manager

Summary This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within the Quality – Safety – and Value Division (QSV). The Risk Manager (RM) Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an advanced clinician and executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing activities for the Risk Management Program. Qualifications English Language Proficiency – In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), a person must be proficient in basic written and spoken English to serve in direct patient care positions. 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: 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 an 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 a 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 than 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: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I – Level II demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 1; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I – Level III demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning, self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level 2; or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level 2; or a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. 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 and 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 a 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 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 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; there may also be extended periods of sitting. Duties The primary roles and duties for this position are responsible for auditing and investigating that affect the internal security of the agency. This position is directly responsible for protecting the internal security of the agency through investigations/audits of patient care records for several purposes such as fact finding, sentinel events, surveillance, performance improvement, root cause analyses, Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA), and regulatory agency requests (i.e., Office of Inspector General, The Joint Commission, Office of Medical Inspector, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, etc.) which affect the security of Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Health Care System by ensuring that the duties are discharged with honesty and integrity and that the activities are imperative to the functional operation of the agency in carrying out its mission. The Risk Manager (RM) Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing leadership and daily management of activities for the Risk Management Program. Serves as coordinator for the Risk Management program, including but not limited to review and compliance of risk management standards and directives related to the Risk Management Program and developing processes to ensure that all required risk management information is procured and acted upon to meet the expectation of the facility and all applicable oversight bodies and analyzing tort claim information. Conducts and participates in risk assessments and quality reviews as assigned and within the required timeframe. Serves as the Protected Peer Review coordinator and is responsible for tracking, trending, and analyzing protected peer review information and monitoring and reporting significant changes in the information or data. This position may serve as a member of Interdisciplinary groups. Formulates recommendations to the Chief of Quality Management to improve/change facility systems based on standard changes/revisions, data collected, and best practices. Preferred Experience: Master's Degree in Nursing or Related Field; BSN educational preparation in Nursing or other relevant healthcare occupation. 5 years of clinical experience. A working knowledge of healthcare/quality standards such as The Joint Commission and VHA/Office of the VA Inspector General/CMS Regulations. Demonstrated experience in long‑term care – quality/performance improvement – team facilitation – Minimum Data Set (MDS) – accreditation/regulatory compliance – pressure ulcer management – and project planning. 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 U.S. State or territory. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - Days. Telework: Ad-hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs