The Falls Prevention Program Manager (PM) is based on national standards, evidenced-based practice, and outcomes research in accordance with the scope of practice. Serves as a consultant for problem resolution across service/discipline lines. Maintains flexibility with a high degree of interpersonal skills, effective communication, leadership, motivation, self-direction, and ongoing evaluation of activities. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Demonstrates proficiency in decision-making and using the nursing process for complex situations that effect performance outcomes at the point of care. The Falls Prevention Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Developing patient/caregiver education programs for fall and injury prevention. Overseeing and managing the local falls database. Coaching unit managers and their staff on fall prevention strategies, serving as a preceptor and/or mentor.
Formulating trends and providing the trends at least quarterly to the Associate Director of Patient Care Service (ADPCS). Working in collaboration with the Patient Safety Managers (PSMs) and staff to build a culture of safety. Focuses on leadership in strategically planning long-term goals for the microsystem (unit, team, or workgroup) that impacts operations or resources.
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 - Friday, Day Tour Telework: Yes - Adhoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Preferred experience: MSN preferred, education background preferred, 5 years or more of professional experience.
Strong data and analytics capabilities preferred. Experience with patient safety, quality management, or fall prevention initiatives preferred.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Jorge.GutierrezNeri@va.gov · 813-816-7155 X100167
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75987 – $148013/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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