This Registered Nurse (Risk Manager/ Quality Management Specialist) position is in Quality and Patient Safety services at the VA Central Western Massachusetts, located at the Leeds, MA, location. This position is a permanent, full-time at 40 hours per week.
The RN Risk Manager/ Quality Management Specialist position is located in the Quality Management Department and reports to the Chief of Quality Management.
The incumbent is responsible for oversight and management of the Enterprise Risk Management Program, which includes an integrated set of activities to systematically identify, evaluate, reduce and/or eliminate, and monitor the occurrence of adverse events and situations arising from operational activities and environmental conditions.
Duties include but are not limited to: Assuming responsibility for the Enterprise Risk Management Program elements: ABI, occurrence screen review and processing, tort claim processing for legal counsel, peer review assistance to the Chief of Staff (COS), risk assessments, policy and procedures.
Administering the program on a day to day basis, managing, interpreting, and analyzing risk data; providing risk management education to members of the healthcare team Assuring compliance with regulatory standards and directives regarding risk management Conducting investigations, audits, problem focused studies which includes record reviews, collecting relevant data, analyzing all aspects and making recommendations to mitigate risks Assisting with aspects of the patient safety program which effect or overlap the risk management program Participating in relevant hospital committees and functions Advising/consulting with management to ensure that the results from analysis of risk management activities are fully integrated in the overall QI program Ensuring there is an effective process for monitoring and trending of all risk management activities and reporting to designated hospital committees and leadership Maintaining and enhancing current knowledge of risk management principles relative to healthcare delivery Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Yes, may be authorized as determined by the agency policy at an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service.
This position is covered by a special rate. This position is NOT a Bargaining Unit Position. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Official Transcripts will be required if you are selected. If you are a current federal employee, you are required to attach your Most Recent non-award SF-50.
This should be a SF-50 from the current calendar year which shows your current position, grade and step. Award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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.The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Daniella.Tirone@va.gov · 413-949-4773
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82891 – $138190/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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