Total 131 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in development, coordination, and implementation of B2B initiatives aimed at improving Veterans services and fostering partnerships with external organizations.
• Oversees vendor relationships and manages supplier contracts while evaluating price, quality, service, reliability.
• Responsible for identifying and maximizing opportunities with internal VA entities and act as the primary point of contact to address inquiries and provide timely assistance.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to source compelling product for various customers.
• Mange program related documentation, maintain data bases, and ensure the time processing of reports, invoices, and other essential records.
• Ensure compliance with government funds, promotional funds, and incentive awards.
• Oversees the Order Management System, ensuring accurate entry of UPCs, vendor information, product descriptions, and cost and selling prices.

This position is within the Health Administration Service at the Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, Mo, which is a Complexity Level 1c facility.

The Health Benefits Assistant receives and processes applicants for admission and outpatient treatment. Schedule appointments, determine eligibility and route patients applying for care. Assign admitting patients to wards and notifies wards of pending admissions and verifies information is correct. Primary duty is to interview Veterans, or their designated representative, in order to collect demographic information relative to their finances, insurance, address, work history, etc. This information serves as a basis for determining entitlement to medical care as well as bill preparation and collections on billable episodes of inpatient and outpatient care. Accurate and complete data collection is essential to proper processing of third party collection requirements as mandated by law. Contacts may be in person, by telephone, or by mail, and require timely and accurate input into the VA data base system. Incumbent will maintain workload reports relative to these duties. Advise Veterans of their entitlement to various medical benefits and discuss copayment requirements of Veterans in discretionary categories. Extensive knowledge of the Medical Center and Unit policies is required in order to respond to inquiries from Veterans, and to provide orientation and training to new staff members. The Health Benefits Assistant is responsible for researching and handling complex questions relative to their area of expertise referred by the supervisor. The Health Benefits Assistant is expected to have extensive knowledge of the hospital admitting procedures and policies, entering in patients information into VISTA for hospital admissions, and gathering information for said admission into the facility. Health Benefits Assistant is expected to provide exceptional customer service by exceeding the customer's expectations with respect and concern; focusing on the details of the customer's needs and helps the customer arrive at a satisfactory solution to the problem. The Health Benefits Assistant participates in the facility's Outreach events, promoting the VA. These events may be outside the normal tour of duty. Health Benefits Assistant also gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Instructs employees on changes in work procedures. Provides written instructions/documentation of changes. Maintain current informational knowledge base and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems. The Health Benefits Assistant may serve on various hospital committees and/or VISN or national work groups relative to his/her position, or at the request of the supervisor.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible: not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Benefits Assistant/PD03943A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and update of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems in support of all divisions of the VAMC; for providers in full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, contract, without compensation (WOC) and fee basis appointments in accordance with VHA C&P directives, handbooks and policies; Joint Commission (TJC) Standards; and State and Federal Regulations. The incumbent applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of key program processes and makes recommendations to leadership for improving policies, processes and procedures. This position is supervised by the C&P Manager.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of key program processes.
• Conducts analytical assessments of program processes and procedures.
• Analysis of clinical evaluation plans to assure they meet standards.
• Conducts analytical reviews maintenance and data tracking on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging program.
• Applies analytical skills in understanding the data, noting key issues, and making data driven decisions that impact key areas of the C&P Program.
• Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes.
• Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, organizational leaders, or administrative support personnel, as appropriate, and estimates compliance timelines for resolution.
• Makes adaptations or recommendations to larger internal processes/policy changes to supervisor.
• Primary consultant to the supervisor for the development and implementation of program operations that have a direct impact on data management and process improvements.
• Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes.
• Consults with medical care providers on plans to ensure all required information is supplied.
• Assesses internal/external communication to identify substantive issues in meeting program requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies.
• Track program data from beginning to end for compliance purposes.
• Implements tracking and monitoring systems for action indicated by the Credential Committee.
• Manages data collection and reporting outcomes.
• Applies technical skills to extract and analyze large datasets in a variety of formats (i.e. Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Determines baselines for complex assessments and determines which issues require tracking and further analysis.

The incumbent ensures compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos and notices of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other internal or external auditors and reviewers as appropriate. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and making informed decisions to ensure qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing as the subject matter expert (SME) to Licensed Independent Providers (LIPs) and Service Chiefs regarding routine and complex matters related to C&P.
• Assisting the C&P Manager/Analyst in developing short- and long-term goals necessary to accomplish the mission of the C&P program.
• Assisting the C&P Manager/Analyst in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Receiving and reviewing VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Informing the C&P Manager/Analyst of trends identified, audit results and identified problems that may affect a provider's privilege status.
• Providing guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for LIPs.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Serving as technical advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS) and if applicable the Credentials Committee.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager/Analyst.
• Establishing and maintains a variety of files and records pertaining to the C&P process.

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All duties of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will be performed under the direct supervision of the assigned CPP/CP. All clinical decision making will first be reviewed by the CPP/CP. All assigned clinical activities and function shall be completed in accordance with approved clinical pharmacy protocols or procedures: Assigned activities include but not limited to:

A. Anticoagulation Clinic Support:
1. Performs medication reconciliation to include reviewing medication history, changes (including herbals, dietary supplements, and over-the-counter medications), adherence, and complications of therapy and report findings to CPP/CP.
2. Obtains and assess information on compliance, medication dosages, medication changes, alcohol consumption, smoking, bleeding symptoms, dietary habits, and general state of health. The information obtained will then be communicated to the CPS/CP.
3. Assess patient compliance and attains renewals for Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs).
4. Routinely monitors laboratory data as appropriate (to include, but not limited to CBC, UA, Creatinine, INR, A1C, CMP, FLP) and assist with scheduling future lab orders and follow up appointments.
5. Prints daily schedules and "no shows/lost to follow up" reports. Review both reports and patients' electronic health record (EHR) to identify which patients have and have not been followed up within the last 60 days.
6. Telephone support involves appointment reminders, rescheduling patients who have missed appointments, phone interviews of patients who have obtained INRs from outside labs, and triaging incoming phone calls from patients, their family members or other health providers.
7. Completes electronic progress notes, reviews all encounters daily, and notify CPP for completion.

B. Medication Management:
1. Interviews patients, family members and/or caregivers, to develop an accurate list of medications, drug strengths, dosages, routes, and instructions the patient has been taking.
2. Obtains relevant patient information from patient interviews, assisted living facilities (ALF's), and nursing homes using joint legacy viewer (JLV) with our department of defense (DOD) partners.
3. Compares the compiled list with the active medication profile in the computerized medical record of the patient.
4. Documents the compiled list in the electronic health record, noting any discrepancies or omissions within 24 hours of patient encounter.
5. Updates and clarifies allergy information in patient's records in an electronic health record (EHR)
6. Improves medication safety by collecting up-to-date and prior-to admission medication lists for patients admitted to the hospital.

C. Hospital Discharges:
1. Assists with reviewing the provider discharge medication reconciliation note and notifies the pharmacist of discrepancies that need to be addressed with the provider.
2. Prepares Pharmacy Home Medication List after discharge medications have been processed by the Pharmacist and makes an addendum to the Provider's note stating the medication changes that occurred at the time of discharge.
3. Prepares discharge medications for prescription/order (s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. May be required to work weekends and holidays during periods of staffing shortages if needed. Tour of duty is subject to change based on agency's need.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55862F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

This announcement will close on 11/25/2024. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

Duties includes but are not limited to:

Portfolio Responsibilities

• Supports advancement of the VHA ONS Strategic Plan Workstreams and associated subgroups therein, delivering goals, objectives, and action plans.
• Aligns the vision, direction, and objectives of the ONS nursing leadership and nursing clinical practice with ambulatory care programs and committees to elevate the quality of professional nursing practice throughout the VHA health care system and in support of the VHA Nursing Workforce Strategic Plan and in collaboration with other ONS portfolios.
• Communicates and fosters effective labor management partnerships.
• Provides analysis and reporting of clinical practice data, developing action plans and interventions, and assesses results of actions in follow up.
• Engages in succession planning, including mentoring and coaching others into roles within and external to ONS.

• Facilitates multiple teams to achieve desired outcomes, creating, implementing, and measuring large complex projects within an integrated health system.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication and human interpersonal skills, as evidenced by communicating clearly, being able to work with diverse constituencies, developing rapport with people at all levels of the organization, and having the ability to clearly communicate goals, objectives, and progress in meeting milestones.
• Establishes external relationships and collaborative alliances, which facilitate teamwork, enhance nursing practice, scientific inquiry, and promote partnership with academic and professional organizations at a regional (VISN) and national level.
• Serves on, leads, and/or establishes key committees to improve clinical and nursing processes across the enterprise as a national ONS representative for ambulatory care nursing.

• Promotes the identification, dissemination, and evaluation of best practices in ambulatory care nursing and team-based care.
• Assesses trends in ambulatory care nursing practice and clinical outcome measurement systems to identify and implement optimal practices and approaches, and the use of information systems, electronic health record, metrics, and outcome measures to guide care.
• Responds to internal and external communications and maintains knowledge of and communicating activities through communication with VA and non-VA stakeholders.
• Promotes the development, operationalization, and sustainment of strong partnerships between VA and external stakeholders through national ambulatory care-related nursing committees and workgroups with representation from national nursing leaders to end users to advance standardization and excellence.

John J Pershing VAMC is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

The duties of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs duties in an independent manner under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs work as an A/C Equipment Maintenance Mechanic in accordance with written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Maintains, stores and safeguards tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Exhibits knowledge of a wide range of HVAC Equipment to include but not limited to: Pumps, compressors, Air Handling Units, Building control Systems and Chillers.
• Repairs installs, troubleshoots and performs maintenance on vital hospital HVAC/R equipment.
• Repairs/Replaces electric motors, Balances Heating/Cooling Systems, Inspects, Adjusts, Cleans and modifies HVAC/R Systems.
• Uses measuring devices, tapes, VOA meters, calipers, etc. in repair and diagnosis of assigned equipment.
• Interprets readings from analog/digital gauges and meters for diagnosis, repair and maintenance of assigned equipment and systems.
• Applies information in maintenance and repair manuals in the repair and upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Considers special properties, treatment needed and other factors when selecting materials and parts.
• Exhibits and knowledge of EPA rules and regulations governing refrigerants and their use, recycle and disposal.

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and Cape Girardeau HCC are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Major Duties of position:

• Supervises and motivates employees to function as an effective work unit explaining proper utilization of equipment, chemicals, supplies, and methodology to promote efficient and economical operations.
• Orientates new employees into the section; ensuring they attend mandatory training.
• Maintains time and leave for staff, quality and quantity work records.
• Monitors performance and behavior and takes appropriate action to correct problems with either as dictated by facility policy without their supervisor's intervention.
• Insures availability of material and equipment required to accomplish assignments in a proper manner.
• Performs Housekeeping duties during periods of emergency, or when there is an acute shortage of personnel.
• Reviews work in progress and/or upon completion.
• Participates in staff meetings with assigned personnel, discusses problem, areas, safety, training, facility policy changes in procedures, and general information.
• Monitors performance standards, maintains supervisory notes, and initiates formal appraisals of all employees under their supervision.
• Possess computer skills necessary to utilize supervisory application programs, with time and attendance records. work order system, VISTA, and Microsoft Office which includes, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

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The Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is responsible for providing strategic guidance directed toward improving the quality of mental health care for over one and a half million Veterans nation-wide. The Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) is focused on the full implementation of VA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide (2018) and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide. Suicide Prevention (SP 2.0) Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) positions focus on connecting, developing, and coordinating suicide prevention efforts at the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), state, local, and federal level.

The Social Worker (Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator) (CEPC) is responsible for community capacity development for suicide prevention by serving in a leadership and support role in communicating with and organizing community partners and coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the community, state, and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) levels. The CEPC serves as a seasoned communicator content matter expert for suicide prevention and public health and facilitates integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the state and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level. The CEPC is a subject matter expert (SME) in communication, with a specific focus on suicide prevention. The CEPC promotes a public health approach to suicide prevention. The CEPC does not function in a clinical capacity or provide clinical services in the scope of the CEPC position.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and writes communication products that articulate VA's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to support the development of community coalition.
• Oversees outreach to educate community partners, the media, VA and other government stakeholders (including Members of Congress) to enhance the development of suicide prevention coalitions. Identifies the specific needs and interests of each group, determines the strategy for providing information, and tailors the communications to be effective to each group. Monitors feedback and adjusts the communication and education plans accordingly.
• Develops, facilitates, and strengthens Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention at the community, state, and VISN levels.
• Connects VA programs and stakeholders-including, but not limited to, Veterans, Veteran Service Organizations, congressional staff, media, community business partners, and community members throughout the health care system and VISN catchment areas- to conduct community-based interventions and provide outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services.

This position is within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Headquarters in Washington, DC within the national Million Veteran Program (MVP) Office. ORD aspires to discover knowledge, develop VA researchers and health care leaders, create innovation that advance health care for our Veterans and the nation. MVP is one of the largest research programs to date that links information on genetics, health, lifestyle, and military experiences to Veterans' health with the goal of facilitating high quality research that will improve health care for Veterans. The MVP Program Office in ORD, umbrellas MVP Coordinating Centers and Scientific Cores with over 200 staff, as they oversee complex scientific and administrative functions across the VHA as well as at various partners supporting MVP like the Department of Energy.

The primary responsibilities of the position include Program Office administrative management, data analysis, program analysis, project management and the variety of special projects under the program, while also assisting to the MVP Director and Associate Directors. The incumbent will report directly to the MVP Director and keeps him/her apprised of issues that need to be addressed by senior management.


Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; Tour of duty will be set based on organizational need.
Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized.
Telework: : Available - Selectee is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period.
Virtual: The employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and is authorized for telework up to 50%.
Remote: This is not a remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD417660
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

A Healthcare St. Louis is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

The Nursing Assistant may perform these duties in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions. GS-3 Duties: All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned tasks.

• Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran
• Maintains positive, therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.
• Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations
• Is trained to set up patient care related equipment
• Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment.
• Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies.
• Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
• Uses proper safety practices.
• Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.

• Becoming proficient with maintaining positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing communication skills.
• Utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording.
• Participate in patient centered conferences/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and review of the nursing care plan.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment.
• Competent with performing aspects of nursing care to meet patient/resident needs for:

• Performing and documenting prescribed medical treatment and interventions for patients, such as diabetic urine testing and blood testing, simple dressing changes.
• Learning to be proficient with the utilizing rehabilitative principles to promote patient independence and recovery, encouraging and guiding patient/residents in bowel and bladder training.
• Engaging in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision.
• Monitors patients according to levels of observations i.e., one to one suicide, continuous observation, q 15-minute checks, and hourly rounding.

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff - Provides direct care for complex veterans. - Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NAs assigned role
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. - Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.

LPN uses practical nursing knowledge and skills to provide care according to the patient's condition and treatment plan; to provide care in a manner that is therapeutic, supportive, and individualized; and to provide patient/family/care giver education sufficient to allow the patient/family/care giver to not only be compliant with the plan of care but to also promote health and wellness. LPN is to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work [should need] only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.

Duties but not limited to:
1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
2. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work [should need] only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
3. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic and age-related factors.
4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
5. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
6. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
7. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
8. Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing, and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
9. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

Work Schedule: 0730-2000 Day Tours with holiday and every other weekend availability
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

St. Louis VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The duties of the Prosthetic Representative are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to disabled patients. This work requires the application and interpretation of laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients and of the regulations, procedures and practices based thereon and, in addition, a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.

This work requires the application and interpretation of laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients and of the regulations, procedures and practices based thereon and, in addition, a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.

The administrative aspects of the work require an understanding of statistics, budgeting, contracting, procurement, human resources, the National Prosthetic Patient Database, inventory management and a knowledge of the Prosthetic national software package.

A Prosthetic Representative must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact and diplomacy, and good communication skills. He/she must possess knowledge of established management principles, concepts and methodology to identify, analyze and resolve managerial and administrative issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. The Representative must be able to anticipate the need for action. He/she must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.

Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 4:30PM CST
Telework: Ad. Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services to Veterans enrolled at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The incumbent will be assigned to the Suicide Prevention Program, as the Suicide Prevention Case Manager (SPCM). As the SPCM the incumbent will be responsible for case management and clinical intervention of Veterans who are identified as high-risk for suicide or suicide related behaviors.

As the SPCM the incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of at-risk Veterans as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Case management responsibilities also include providing supportive services to families. In addition, the incumbent assists at-risk Veterans in coping with acute illness, chronic illness, combat stress, the residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), community adjustment, addictions and other health and mental health problems.

As the SPCM, the incumbent will independently provide clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible Veterans and their family members to meet biological, psychosocial and environmental needs. The incumbent will be required to interact not only with the patient but also with family, significant others, community agencies and other staff of various disciplines.

Individuals assigned as GS-11 social workers are considered to be at the full performance level. A GS-11 social worker has a Master's Degree in Social Work granted by a graduate program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veteran referred into the Mental Health Behavioral Sciences Care Line. The incumbent completes (or reviews a completed) psychosocial assessment as part of the consult process when the Veteran is initially referred to the Mental Health Behavioral Sciences Clinic.

1. Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Mental Health Behavioral Sciences Service and/or their families. The incumbent is able to work independently with Veterans and their families experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral and psychosocial problems. The incumbent must be available to provide consultation to treatment teams and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families, as well as the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, treatment, and discharge planning.

2. Must be able to independently complete a thorough psychosocial assessment to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence possible and practicable. The incumbent must be experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs.

3. Must participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a Veteran centered treatment plan and/or discharge plan.

4. Must serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services. This involves coordination of Veteran and family involvement in the development of treatment plans. The incumbent must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives. This requires the incumbent to have knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, as well as additional services within the VA and other government agencies.

5. Must possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services and psychoeducation to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care. The incumbent will be able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the lifespan and will be able to assist the Veterans in coping with the loss and grief experienced from disability and terminal illness.

6. Must possess and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Adhoc Telework Only as Needed.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Serves as work leader of multiple employees in accomplishing trades and Labor work in in support
  of the Facilities Management Division
• Passes on instructions from the supervisor, getting work started through the assignment of work to individual group members and providing information on the proper way to perform a task
• Ensures that plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from
  supply locations
• Works alongside others, setting the pace. Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, and tests new and existing refrigeration units such as cold storage plants, walk-in and reach-in refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, x-ray developing machines, MRI Chillers, deep freezers, ultra-low freezers, ice cream boxes, water coolers, and plant and station air conditioning equipment
• Maintains current knowledge sufficient to answer questions from workers on policy and procedure, written instructions and
  directive, technical orders -obtaining information/assistance from supervisor on problems that arise during performance of work
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping procedures are being followed, and tools are being used properly - providing additional instruction as necessary to meet safety requirements
• Performs diagnosis and testing, major repair, and overhaul of equipment in the shop