Registered Nurse (Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager)

The Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program Manager (PM) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership skills and participates in safe patient handling and mobility experiences. They are responsible for leading a facility wide SPHM program for all services within the organization that meets the requirements of National Directives. The SPHM PM continuously evaluates the Safe Patient Handling (SPH) program, collects, and submits facility SPH performance measures. 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/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.