About the opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Patient Safety (PS)/High Reliability Organization (HRO) ensures that PS/HRO programs align with VHA Directive 1050.01 and National Center for Patient Safety guidance. The incumbent initiates HRO and Just Culture environments across clinical and administrative areas using Lean/System Redesign methods. Responsibilities include coordinating education activities, analyzing data to identify trends, monitoring action plan effectiveness, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance Veteran care. This position is based in the Quality Management department and reports to the Director of Quality Management. It is an on-site role requiring sound decision-making, clinical judgment, and effective communication to support accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- Potential for performance awards
- Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
- Must pass a drug screening
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript (if basing qualifications on education)
- Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (for foreign nursing education)
- Professional License
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference)
- SF-15 (for 10-point Veteran preference)
- Supporting documentation such as cover letter, performance appraisals, or professional certifications if applicable
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-18
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal by the deadline
Additional information
- This is an on-site position; it is not remote or virtual.
- The position is in the Excepted Service.
- Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized.
- Applicants are subject to a background and security investigation.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nurses with a passion for quality management, data analysis, and patient safety protocols.
- Professionals interested in implementing Lean or System Redesign methods within a healthcare setting.
- Candidates who thrive in environments focused on 'Just Culture' and high reliability.
- Nurses seeking a stable federal career with a robust retirement and benefits package.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a strictly on-site position in Tomah, Wisconsin, with no relocation incentives authorized.
- The role is in the Excepted Service, which does not confer competitive status.
- Applicants must be prepared for a background and security investigation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for nurses looking to pivot from direct bedside care into quality management and systems-level improvement. It offers a unique opportunity to shape organizational culture and safety standards while securing long-term federal employment benefits.
Our take
Nurses with a background in quality improvement or patient safety who are willing to work on-site in Wisconsin should apply. Those seeking relocation assistance or remote work will find this opportunity less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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