Registered Nurse - Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager

The Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program is based on the requirements of VHA Directive 1611, covering all medical facilities and clinics within the healthcare system. The SPHM Program crosses the lines of all services and disciplines that influence the organizational healthcare mission. The Program Manager implements the SPHM program, which supports VHA's High Reliability Organization vision of being the safest healthcare system for all. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties will include but are not limited to: Demonstrate leadership, experience, and a depth of understanding of how to manage complex situations holistically. Demonstrate creative approaches to function as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor with a wide range of experience and leadership abilities. Incorporate SPHM technology 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. 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 practices through injury prevention supported by engaged leadership. Collaborates with stakeholders across the healthcare system continuum, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. Responsible for leading a facility wide SPHM program for all services within the organization that meets the requirements of National Directives. Oversee the provision of staff education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement consultation related to SPHM. Participate in mentorship to complete ergonomic assessments and consult in purchasing technology. Continuously evaluates the SPHM program, collects, and submits facility SPHM performance measures. Completes safety incident investigations and makes appropriate recommendations to staff and leadership to implement SPHM Program requirements. Contributes ideas and recommendations for establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives for enhancing the healthcare system. 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: Full-time. 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday or 7:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Thursday Compressed/Flexible: Available as described above Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 o

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