USAJOBS · 1 month ago
RN Clinical Risk Managers
Augusta, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Risk Manager to deliver knowledge-based care while developing technical skills. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care delivery, as well as collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve processes and patient education throughout the continuum of care.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Risk Management (RM) Nurse delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to the program while developing technical skills
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components
They collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading to process improvement initiatives
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
Risk Management (RM) Registered Nurse focus on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction in facilitating the risk management program
The RM Nurse brings principals and the theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
They participate in exploration of outcomes at the program level
Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees
The RM Nurse is assigned responsibility for the Risk Management program for the Medical Center and all off-site locations
The RM collects data, monitors compliance with Risk Management directives, and provides reports detailing trends, and provides direct staff support to all services in integrating, implementing, modifying, and administering, a comprehensive risk risk management program
The RM nurse participates in a number of facility councils, committees, and workgroups
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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)
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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.)
Preferred
3-5 years hospital experience
Experience in Quality and Patient Safety Service
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
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