Total 86 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:
- Provides food-operations-specific leadership, serving as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals.
- Has oversight over HR staffing, employee relations and labor relations in Food Service Operations.
- Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in planning, directing, and assessing work of subordinate staff.
- Establishes a training plan for the food operations section.
- Develops and leads food operations.
- Establishes strategic goals and ensures priorities align with the strategic plan of the NFS department, VISN and national programs.
- Leads the continuous quality improvement effort in Food Service Operations.
Supervisory Controls:
- The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervisory Dietitian, Chief, Nutrition and Food Services, who establishes objectives and department priorities.
-The incumbent is expected to complete work assignments with relative independence and minimal guidance, personally setting the deadlines for completion of work. Assumes responsibility in work assignments in accordance with regulations and independently resolves most conflicts by using considerable judgment and interpretation.
-Work is reviewed to ensure that overall objectives of the position are met.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides emergency communications services
• Handles a wide variety of calls-local, routine, long distance and international and assists in the placing of them
• Compiles and prepares reports relating to events occurring in the operation of the Police Operations Room for coordination of emergency situations
• Provides patient information, using the computer for location and condition of patients
• Updates patient locator from the daily "Gaines and Loss" sheet
• Conducts hourly radio station identification code checks and radio checks every 30 minutes with uniformed police officers
• Takes emergency and non-emergency police complaints over the phone and dispatches police units to the appropriate locations
• Insures radio and tape machines are in working order and tapes are changed, stored and safeguarded according to policy
• Testifies in criminal court as a witness in cases where they observed the criminal activity
• Performs other duties as assigned

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Industrial Hygienist includes but is not limited to the following:

• Develops industrial hygiene policies, performing environmental monitoring, recommending methods to abate occupational exposures, initiating medical surveillance procedures, maintaining proper records, and conducting employee training.
• Has the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and formulate corrective action and/or control occupational hazards or stress (e.g., physical, chemical, biological and ergonomically) arising from the workplace which may cause inefficiency or significant health effects among employees.
• Conducts industrial hygiene inspections on a routine basis to determine compliance with occupational health regulations, recognized standards, and VA governing references through the use of techniques and practices commonly utilized in the profession.
• Investigates exposures which may include those involving fatalities, serious injuries, and complaints by employees concerning work conditions.
• Calibrates and uses various types of analytical equipment used in the field of industrial hygiene to include, but not limited to, air sampling pumps, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, light meters, velometers, portable infrared spectrophotometers, and mercury vapor analyzers.
• Has the responsibility as the designated official to implement and monitor all aspects of the hazard communication program as defined in 29 CPR 1910.1200.Serves as Administrator of the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Is designated as the designated hazardous materials coordinator for the hazardous material inventory.
• Maintains a reference library of technical references, guidance documents, and pertinent regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The major duties of the Administrative Office in Facilities Management includes but is not limited to the following:

Budget Guidance and Administration
The incumbent develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to FMS management regarding needs, distribution or redistribution of these resources. The incumbent is responsible for a large number of fund control points. Gathers and analyzes budget needs of FMS and initiates all phases of budgeting within administrative requirements. Plans a system of internal control that assures the fiscal management of FMS will be maintained on a sound basis. Incumbent is responsible for formulation and execution of annual budget including salaries, travel, supplies, equipment and all other general operating expenses.

Direction/Long-Range Planning
Develops both long and short-range policies and plans for FMS by coordinating with the medical administration needs of the Medical Center. Provides formularized planning direction for FMS and is responsible for development and implementation of policies and procedures. On major issues, the incumbent defines the goal to be met, envisions alternative policies, recommends a course of action, and implements the alternative chosen. The incumbent recognizes the need for new policies and brings such policies to the attention of FMS management. The policies and procedures dealt with are for all of the various aspects of FMS, including budget and fiscal management, supply, service and equipment procurement, personnel and workforce utilization, contract negotiation, construction and renovation, and space utilization.

Program Administration
Leads in administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management. Administers space and equipment programs. Establishes Human Resources, equipment, and space policies for FMS. Incumbent serves as a key figure in staff utilization assuring recruitment and retention within approved ceilings are maintained. Responsible for personnel administration including knowledge of personnel operations. Responsible for constant surveillance, evaluation and planning to ensure efficient utilization of space based on constantly changing and ever increasing program demands. Incumbent is authorized as the certifying official for OLCS (on-line certification system) for orders of supplies, services, and equipment.

Due Process
Discusses, investigates, and provides advice and/or responds to employee grievances and dissatisfactions in order to resolve conflicts. Incumbent advises and/or may represent FMS management at labor management meetings, provides information, and helps to resolves conflicts and problems that may arise. Incumbent listens to problems and concerns of FMS employees.

Accreditation Program Administration
Administers FMS reporting and evaluation requirements associated with the accreditation of the Medical Center. Establishes procedures to meet unusual or unique standards. Incumbent is fully aware of quality assurance aspects and assembles and monitors current required materials to assist FMS management in satisfying requirements.

Quality/Productivity Goals
Administers the internal review, quality, and productivity initiatives for FMS. Establishes unique or complex quality and productivity programs. The incumbent develops, interprets, applies, and integrates objective criteria and acceptable standards for use in monitoring activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: This position offers Ad-Hoc Telework ONLY and must be approved by the supervisor.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD042340

Duties of this position are, but not limited to:

• Specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines and has expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability and utilization to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge, communicate with non-VA medical facilities, manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests procedures etc.).
• Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient appointments and/or consults
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources, processing incoming patient secure messaging and coordinating with care team as appropriate.
• Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage, plan, problem solve, and follow up with patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Communicates findings to providers, as needed
• Assists the team in reinforcing the plan of care and self-help solutions
• Enters appropriate information into the electronic record
• Monitors pre-appointment information and/or requirements to ensure readiness for patient visit/procedure
• Other duties as assigned

Duties of this position are, but not limited to:

• Specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines and has expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability and utilization to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge, communicate with non-VA medical facilities, manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests procedures etc.).
• Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient appointments and/or consults
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources, processing incoming patient secure messaging and coordinating with care team as appropriate.
• Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage, plan, problem solve, and follow up with patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Communicates findings to providers, as needed
• Assists the team in reinforcing the plan of care and self-help solutions
• Enters appropriate information into the electronic record
• Monitors pre-appointment information and/or requirements to ensure readiness for patient visit/procedure
• Other duties as assigned

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:
- Manages all aspects of the program for the facility, assuring local compliance with national policy and direction.
- Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to develop local goals. Measures progress toward the goals and reports to the appropriate officials at a local, VISN and national level.
- Provides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy, practicing within their scope/clinical privileges.
- Serves as the professional and technical advisor for their program.
- Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with all faculty and significant parties at the national, state, and local level.
- Directs or participates in the design of studies, collects data, conducts statistical analysis, interprets findings, and translates results into written and oral communications.
- Sets priorities, delegates tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyzes organizational problems, and develops and implements effective solutions.
- Serves as a consultant and technical advisor within NFS and with other facilityhealth care staff in evaluating health care delivery to Veterans and employees.
- Determines the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs.
- Oversees all aspects for the program, policy, and procedure development.- Oversees development and maintenance of training and reference materials.
- Establishes and manages program goals and objectives.
- Plans and administers a program, coordinates associated activities and resources, evaluates program accomplishments, redefines priorities, problem solves, and modifies objectives.
- Takes an active role in the fiscal management for the program, identifying resource needs that may include staffing, supplies, contracts, etc.
- Maintains program information through approved social media outlets.
- May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Dietitians in this assignment serve as a Facility Program Coordinator leading a multidisciplinary team. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance and direction, technical advice, and staff development. Facility Program Coordinators have oversight responsibilities for program, policy, and procedure development, set goals, monitor, and redefine priorities and may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program. They direct or participate in the design of research activities or quality improvement studies, including data collection and analysis. Facility Program Coordinators have oversight of and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99400S

The Nurse III Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions. Nursing care ranges from basic nursing care to stabilization, resuscitation, and life support measures.
• The ED RN practice includes the roles of direct care provider, educator, administrator, researcher, consultant, leader, and advocate.
• Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level.
• Assess the patient by collecting pertinent data or information, including the triage of patients based on the five-level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care using the assessment data to determine diagnoses, problems, or other concerns.
• Identify expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient and implement that plan, including care coordination, health teaching, and health promotion. They evaluate the progress toward achieving the expected goal and outcomes and adjusts the plan as necessary

The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and OAA's strategic plans.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on- and off­ boarding processes of HPTs.
• Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointment against OAA criteria before starting clinical rotations and performing patient care.
• Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on- and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs.
• Enhance the efficiency of processes and HPT training experience as it effects the reputation of VA and its ability to maintain and expand the clinical workforce of VA and the nation through recruitment and retention of highly qualified HPTs.
• Responsible for enacting process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations.
• Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines at both facility and Veterans Services Integrated Network (VISN) levels.
• Synthesize and maintain data from diverse data systems and sources to cross check, validate and present relevant information and reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS.)
• Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.
• Relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
• Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
• Expected to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and demonstrate consistent effective communication skills and exemplary professional behaviors. Fostering positive interdisciplinary collaborative relationships is essential for continuity of care that is safe and quality driven.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining training required and may be assigned additional duties as area needs require.

The Health System Specialist - HPE Analyst position informs the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE service with authoritative analyses, evaluations, policy guidance and advisement regarding OAA special purpose funding disbursement agreement (DA) processes and health care operations as they relate to HPE programs.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Serves as the disbursement coordinator (DC) and is responsible for communicating, establishing processes and ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1400.05 and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Administers the tasks and procedures required between the VA and the affiliate including establishing DAs and validating multiple data sources.
• Evaluates programs and processes for discrepancies to determine efficient and compliant HPE program operations and use of OAA resources.
• Utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage disbursement procedures and processes.
• Manages the special purpose academic fund from OAA and HPT reimbursement processes with the affiliate; synthesizes data, trends, opportunities, etc. for presentation to facility leadership, OAA, or academic organizations using graphs, flowcharts, and other techniques.
• Completes and reviews the monthly educational activity record (EAR) consolidation and calculations to ensure accurate educational activity reimbursement.
• Informs and advises HPE management and the OAA program office directly in analyzing and evaluating programs and leading complex processes across HPE programs and affiliates.
• Extracts, analyzes, and organizes data from multiple sources to create reports for ongoing monitoring of resources, OAA reports, or special projects.
• Maintains awareness of new policies related to budget, personnel, and procurement to provide analysis, training and recommendations to enhance HPE operations.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

The AMSA independently performs a full range of duties to include answering phones, greeting patients, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside the unit, scheduling appointments, including interpreting, and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines and community care processes. S/he will complete clinic scheduling by assisting with tracking of Return to Clinic Orders (RTC) orders, opening clinic slots, canceling/opening clinics and canceling/rescheduling patient appointments as needed for all Telehealth appointments while maintaining flexibility in adapting to changes in the schedule and workload.

Major Duties:

• Will monitor and report issues relating to the safety of staff and Veterans while following existing policies and procedures and acting in a professional manner with staff and Veterans.

• The incumbent has a key role in the training and maintenance of the Telehealth Management Platform (TMP).
• The AMSA assists in monitoring and ensuring the integrity of various databases, consult management, encounter action required, RTC management, the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) system, and other reports and data used in the management of administrative and customer service within Telehealth services.
• The AMSA is responsible for ensuring appropriate use of administrative support packages, preregistration, clinic appointment profiles, information security, insurance capture, verifying and updating demographics, the completion of text orders, and other critical administrative tools.
• The incumbent explains outpatient policies to patients, families, employees, and Veterans' organizations.
• The employee provides administrative assistance to clinical staff related to access for providing telehealth care; i.e., specialty clinics, prosthetic services, and imaging services.
• The incumbent explains available My HealtheVet and Telehealth Programs offered by the VAHCS.
• This incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint as well as the scheduling packages in VISTA and CPRS.
• The employee performs administrative and clerical functions within Telehealth services.

The AMSA independently performs a full range of duties to include answering phones, greeting patients, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside the unit, scheduling appointments, including interpreting, and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines and community care processes. S/he will complete clinic scheduling by assisting with tracking of Return to Clinic Orders (RTC) orders, opening clinic slots, canceling/opening clinics and canceling/rescheduling patient appointments as needed for all Telehealth appointments while maintaining flexibility in adapting to changes in the schedule and workload.

Major Duties:

• Will monitor and report issues relating to the safety of staff and Veterans while following existing policies and procedures and acting in a professional manner with staff and Veterans.

• The incumbent has a key role in the training and maintenance of the Telehealth Management Platform (TMP).
• The AMSA assists in monitoring and ensuring the integrity of various databases, consult management, encounter action required, RTC management, the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) system, and other reports and data used in the management of administrative and customer service within Telehealth services.
• The AMSA is responsible for ensuring appropriate use of administrative support packages, preregistration, clinic appointment profiles, information security, insurance capture, verifying and updating demographics, the completion of text orders, and other critical administrative tools.
• The incumbent explains outpatient policies to patients, families, employees, and Veterans' organizations.
• The employee provides administrative assistance to clinical staff related to access for providing telehealth care; i.e., specialty clinics, prosthetic services, and imaging services.
• The incumbent explains available My HealtheVet and Telehealth Programs offered by the VAHCS.
• This incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint as well as the scheduling packages in VISTA and CPRS.
• The employee performs administrative and clerical functions within Telehealth services.

• The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s).
• The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
• The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
• The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management. The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
• The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
• This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• This position is responsible for training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety.
• This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
• As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge of, and/or the ability to quickly learn and apply the broad range of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the supervision of the environmental management program. This includes the knowledge of the VISN, facility and department goals and objectives, key programs, Bargaining Unit Master Agreement, disciplinary actions and other requirements needed to maintain an orderly, clean and sanitized environment. Knowledge and experience with all organizational elements of EMS. Knowledge of employee and union contract relations, disciplinary actions, missions, organizations, programs and requirements of healthcare delivery systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the day-to-day operations of housekeeping within a healthcare setting and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve unique problems arising in the VHA healthcare delivery systems.
• Broad knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of EMS service to maintain a clean, sanitized and safe environment for all stakeholders within our local facility per higher echelon evaluations and infection control procedures.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing comprehensive plans to meet and/or exceed EMS-related customer needs in compliance with local policies, OSHA, The Joint Commission, Infection Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), VA and Environmental Program Service (EPS).
• Knowledge and experience in communicating, educating, training, facilitating nd maintaining cohesive and functional cross-disciplinary teams to support all stakeholders. Skilled in planning, organizing and directing housekeeping and linen work teams to accomplish EMS requirements.

The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services
(ADPCS.) The ACN supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional
disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

The ACN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide. The ACN relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them. The ACN contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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
Telework: Ad - Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized