Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Safety (PS)/High Reliability Organization (HRO)

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Safety (PS)/High Reliability Organization (HRO) is responsible for ensuring that the PS/HRO Programs align with the VHA Directive 1050.01 and National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) guidance. The incumbent of this position is also responsible for initiating the HRO and Just Culture environment across clinical and administrative areas using Lean/System Redesign methods. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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 evaluation. 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.