Show comprehensive nursing experience & knowledge of principles, practices of healthcare field with emphasis on patient safety. Provide leadership in developing a culture of safety w/in VA. Show strong skills in consulting, education, database, information management, evaluation techniques, group process, team, organizational development, process improvement and customer service. Knowledge must include a systems perspective to appropriately influence care across the continuum. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in