Registered Nurse - Falls Prevention Program Manager

The Falls Prevention Program is based on national standards, evidence-based practice, and outcomes research in accordance with the scope of practice. Primary responsibilities for this position include systematic evaluation of current practice, development, coordination, and management of the Falls Prevention Program throughout the facility. Serves as a consultant for problem resolution across service/discipline lines.

The Falls Prevention Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates proficiency in decision-making and using the nursing process for complex situations that affect performance outcomes at the point of care. Practice is enhanced through development of collegial relationships. Demonstrates leadership and collaboration by using the group process to solve problems. Demonstrates critical thinking with efficiency and accuracy in assessing and managing situations. Applies the nursing process to systems or processes to improve care. Supports and enhances client self-determination, while serving as a resource for clients and staff in resolving ethical issues. Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action. Produces and disseminates a Fall Prevention Program. Mentors managers and staff on fall prevention strategies. Maintains a facility Fall Prevention policy and fall clinical practice guidelines. Develops fall prevention education and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. Develops a patient/caregiver education program for fall and injury prevention. Oversees and manages the local falls database, formulating and providing trends to the ADPCS. Assists in leading Fall Root Cause Analysis and annual fall prevention program aggregates. Initiates and participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes. 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, 0730 - 1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.