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Patient Safety Manager, Executive Director Service

US Veterans Health Administration

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$76k–$141k/yr

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RNPatient Safety

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$75,766-$140,903

About this role

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Patient Safety Manager Registered Nurse responsible for implementing patient safety policies and activities developed by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS). Leads patient safety systems, conducts Root Cause Analyses, manages confidential patient safety information, disseminates Patient Safety Alerts/Advisories/Notices, and guides executive leadership on patient safety matters. Works with all levels of staff including top-level management, infection control professionals, risk managers, and quality managers.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
  • English Language Proficiency (basic written and spoken English)
  • Background/security investigation
  • Drug screening (urinalysis)
  • Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
  • 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% contributions by VA
  • Federal health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Term life insurance

About the employer

US Veterans Health Administration
Hospital

The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
  • Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration model

What reviewers flag

  • Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
  • Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
  • Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
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Living in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City blends Western heritage with modern urban energy, offering nurses an affordable metro where the Plaza District's arts scene and the Bricktown entertainment canal make off-shift hours genuinely enjoyable.

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Metro price level · Oklahoma City area
90.4
10% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,130/mo
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