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Summary The Registered Nurse - Patient Safety/Risk Manager (Fredericksburg Health Care Center) is responsible for maintaining clear communication between the facility and the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and to communicate relevant patient safety and risk information and promote organizational learning and directly supports facility leadership in areas of planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the patient safety and risk programs within the facility. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: -Manages substantial and continuing responsibility for directing a risk management program that is fully integrated with the patient safety program. Together they will support the missions, goals and objectives, policies of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, VISN 6, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Patient Safety Manager: -Implement patient safety policies in alignment with National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) guidelines. -Develop and maintain patient safety systems to promote a culture of safety within Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. -Collect, analyze, and report patient safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement. -Provide staff support in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and administering patient safety programs. -Participate in facility councils, committees, and workgroups focused on patient safety. -Lead root cause analysis and failure mode effect analysis to identify system vulnerabilities. -Foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture to sustain and enhance safety practices. -Maintain effective communication between facility, VISN, and relevant stakeholders on patient safety issues. -Support facility leadership in the development and evaluation of patient safety initiatives. -Provide education and training to staff on patient safety practices and policies. Risk Manager: -Monitor staff compliance with risk management policies, directives, and standards. -Oversees the administrative tort claim process at the facility level in collaboration with chief, Quality and patient Safety, Regional Counsel, the assistant U.S. Attorney and the Office of Medical Legal Risk Management as appropriate. -Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to identify the effectiveness of risk management program and identify opportunities for quality/resource improvements across the organization to mitigate risks and prevent adverse events. -Prepare detailed reports on risk trends and provide recommendations for prevention and management. -Collaborate with various services within the facility to ensure effective risk management practices. -Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality management program. -Participate in facility councils, committees, and workgroups focused on risk management. -Communicate relevant risk management information to facility staff and leadership. -Work with leaders to plan, organize, and evaluate risk management programs. 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 US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives/Expenses: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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