Total 1,159 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Informatics) operates within a multidisciplinary informatics team, offering specialized support in the design, execution, and ongoing optimization of clinical data analysis to drive improvements in care delivery and operational strategies. Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Uses SQL (and other programming languages) and data-related tools to extract, transform, load, analyze, and visualize data to support clinical decision-making and healthcare operational needs.
• Supports data mining and advanced analytics, including trend analysis and forecasting, to enhance clinical decision-making and operational strategies.
• Leverages clinical pharmacy knowledge to develop, implement, and optimize clinical decision support tools such as order sets, clinical reminders, and drug therapy alerts. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that informatics solutions align with best clinical practices.
• Applies clinical pharmacy skills to support the integration of informatics tools with clinical workflows. This includes assessing the impact of new informatics technologies on medication management processes and recommending improvements that enhance both patient safety and clinical efficacy.
• Incorporates new data tools and systems, including predictive modeling, Al tools, Tableau, Pyramid Analytics, Power Bl, and other emerging technologies.
• Utilizes clinical knowledge to guide the interpretation of data analytics in a way that enhances pharmacotherapy outcomes. Provides clinical insights when designing reports and dashboards that inform medication use patterns, therapeutic efficacy, and patient safety initiatives.
• Conducts quality control procedures, implements check systems, and evaluates results to apply corrective actions and avoid adverse outcomes.

The Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures such as thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery and total joint replacement surgery. He/she seta up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment., laparoscopic equipment, microscopic, lasers. arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording device, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and anticipates need for unique specialty equipment and instrumentation, hyperthermia equipment, fracture tables; assures the surgical team of functioning equipment and assures proper lighting.

Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups to facilitate type of surgical procedure. Maintains the sterility of the environment and independently plans for easy access to emergency instruments and equipment.

Scrubs on complex surgical procedures utilizing strict aseptic techniques. Assists in preparation, positioning, and draping of patients to facilitate safe surgical intervention. Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended period- of time. ls proficient in handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon and anticipates the surgeon's needs during the procedure. Recognizes non-verbal signals by the surgeon md responds quickly and appropriately.

Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment. Handles all specimens appropriately. Observes the surgical site continuously, remaining attentive for potential adverse situations/emergencies and breaks in sterile techniques/fields.

In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Reports correct/incorrect counts to the surgeon. Assumes joint responsibility with the surgeon for tissue specimens, culture and hardware, assuring that critical specimen information is transmitted to the circulating nurse.

Assists in training residents, medical student,, nursing students, operating room technology students and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments and OR procedure to include the scrub role in surgical procedures. Independently recognizes and remedies errors in sterile technique. Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians, professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program.

Lifts, moves and transport patients from surgical wards within the OR suite, recovery room and holding areas, assuring sate transport of the anxious, sedated/anesthetized patients. Safe transport includes being aware of drains. hemodynamic lines, IV's, pumps, catheters, and proper positioning and protection of the surgical wound and maintenance of O2 to support airway when indicated.

Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains complicated surgical equipment and instrumentation for assigned specialty areas, including inventory and establishment of levels for specialty supplies. Reviews and revises instrument sets to provide adequate instrumentation, deleting unnecessary items to avoid duplication. Assures that instruments are in good working order. Continually assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. constantly updates knowledge of new surgical procedures and equipment. Recognizes potentially hazardous equipment situations, (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.

Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities. As time permits, works closely with OR RN staff to develop educational programs for presentation to peers. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends.

Other duties as assigned in addition to the above

Work Schedule: Day tour of duty with on call and weekend requirements
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/30189A

Surgical Technician functions as primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures such as thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery and total joint replacement surgery. He/she set up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopic, lasers. arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording device, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and anticipates need for unique specialty equipment and instrumentation, hyperthermia equipment, fracture tables; assures the surgical team of functioning equipment and assures proper lighting.
Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups to facilitate type of surgical procedure. Maintains the sterility of the environment and independently plans for easy access to emergency instruments and equipment.
Scrubs on complex surgical procedures utilizing strict aseptic techniques. Assists in preparation, positioning, and draping of patients to facilitate safe surgical intervention. Observe and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended period- of time. ls proficient in handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon and anticipates the surgeon's needs during the procedure. Recognizes non-verbal signals by the surgeon md responds quickly and appropriately.
Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment. Handles all specimens appropriately. Observes the surgical site continuously, remaining attentive for potential adverse situations/emergencies and breaks in sterile techniques/fields.
In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Reports correct/incorrect counts to the surgeon. Assumes joint responsibility with the surgeon for tissue specimens, culture and hardware, assuring that critical specimen information is transmitted to the circulating nurse.
Assists in training residents, medical student, nursing students, operating room technology students and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments and OR procedure to include the scrub role in surgical procedures. Independently recognizes and remedies errors in sterile technique. Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians, professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program.
Lifts, moves and transport patients from surgical wards within the OR suite, recovery room and holding areas, assuring sate transport of the anxious, sedated/anesthetized patients. Safe transport includes being aware of drains. hemodynamic lines, IV's, pumps, catheters, and proper positioning and protection of the surgical wound and maintenance of O2 to support airway when indicated.
Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains complicated surgical equipment and instrumentation for assigned specialty areas, including inventory and establishment of levels for specialty supplies. Reviews and revises instrument sets to provide adequate instrumentation, deleting unnecessary items to avoid duplication. Assures that instruments are in good working order. Continually assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. constantly updates knowledge of new surgical procedures and equipment. Recognizes potentially hazardous equipment situations, (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.
Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities. As time permits, works closely with OR RN staff to develop educational programs for presentation to peers. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends.
Other duties as assigned in addition to the above
Work Schedule: Day tour of duty with on call and weekend requirements
Position Description Title/PD#:Surgical Technician /30189A
Physical Requirements: There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending. lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeons. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time without relief. Must have good hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity (especially with hands and fingers). Must know and practice good body mechanic in movement and lifting, e.g., heavy equipment, instrument trays, surgical packs, case carts, and patients during unconsciousness, etc.

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

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Updates and tracks information relevant to on-call and resident rotations schedules;
• Maintains an accurate daily record log of events and incidents;
• Handles multiple calls under pressure in a stressful setting and exhibits a high degree of interpersonal communication;
• Serves as patient information for staff and veterans and provides necessary lookup of medical center staff phone numbers and pager information;
• Receives external and internal calls to the medical center;
• Functions as the emergency 911 operator for the medical center by determining the need and the urgency of each call;
• Operates the voice and digital paging system, long distance pagers and hospital wide overhead voice paging system which includes calling the emergency code pagers in the event of an emergency;
• Communicates with the veterans, family members, employees and any other caller on the telephone in order to provide assistance, guidance and information in order to resolve the issue where possible;
• Ensures functional operation of the telecommunications equipment;
• Performs clerical duties including typing documents on the computer, record keeping, timekeeping duties, on-call schedule, ordering supplies, etc.;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

DUTIES:

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling

• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients

• Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container

• Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained

• Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques

• Prepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.

• Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures

• Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel

• Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose

• Performs sterilization on the autoclave, and cleans glassware and other reusable items

• Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am until 4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-12596404-24-FIJ

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The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice and top of licensure and serves as an advanced practice. The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will support Behavioral Health, PCMHI and SUD team in providing comprehensive medication management and SUD treatment to patients referred to the CPS for management.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities

1. Functions as an advanced practice provider for comprehensive medication management to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned care area(s).
2. Functions as a care coordinator for patients with SUD disorders and mental health disorders, as part of an identified interdisciplinary team and offering drug use monitoring and care coordination as well as providing supporting recommendations and motivational interviewing when needed.
3. Accepts urgent or same day patient visits including, but not limited to, patient medication review for polypharmacy, recent hospital or emergency department discharges, and co-managed care patients.
4. The individual is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care, drug therapy monitoring, staff education, prescription inputting/finishing, patient counseling, and acts as pharmacy liaison with physicians and other health practitioners. The individual may be called upon to cover for leave/call-in for outpatient or other clinical pharmacy staff.
5. Identifies any drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for hospitalization, including side effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimen, noncompliance, etc
6. Candidates are highly encouraged to obtain their DEA licensure within the first 6 months of hiring in order to manage SUD patients on controlled substances such as buprenorphine/naloxone.

If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-12596403-24-FIJ

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice and top of licensure and serves as an advanced practice. The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will support Behavioral Health, PCMHI and SUD team in providing comprehensive medication management and SUD treatment to patients referred to the CPS for management.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities

1. Functions as an advanced practice provider for comprehensive medication management to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned care area(s).
2. Functions as a care coordinator for patients with SUD disorders and mental health disorders, as part of an identified interdisciplinary team and offering drug use monitoring and care coordination as well as providing supporting recommendations and motivational interviewing when needed.
3. Accepts urgent or same day patient visits including, but not limited to, patient medication review for polypharmacy, recent hospital or emergency department discharges, and co-managed care patients.
4. The individual is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care, drug therapy monitoring, staff education, prescription inputting/finishing, patient counseling, and acts as pharmacy liaison with physicians and other health practitioners. The individual may be called upon to cover for leave/call-in for outpatient or other clinical pharmacy staff.
5. Identifies any drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for hospitalization, including side effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimen, noncompliance, etc
6. Candidates are highly encouraged to obtain their DEA licensure within the first 6 months of hiring in order to manage SUD patients on controlled substances such as buprenorphine/naloxone.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) is a clinical expert who uses advanced specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families. Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes. Completes physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance to established policies and procedures. Triages patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Monitors, tracks/tends, and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team. They direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization. They provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste. They oversee the administration and management of various medical procedures and treatments in the oncology setting, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments. Conducts in-service education based on insights gained from oncology professional development activities and acquiring specialized skills in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and calculating drug dosages. The Oncology/Hematology RN manages monitoring requirements for specific drugs, handling immediate infusion reactions, and preventing and managing oncology-related symptoms and adverse events, such as chemo-related symptoms and immune-related adverse events.

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

Work Schedule: 0730-1600
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

***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 may not be limited to:

• Establishes legal entitlement to determine eligibility of applicants for healthcare benefits.
• Obtains and reviews insurance policies and plans.
• Serves as the key contact for veterans seeking guidance with eligibility inquiries, which may be regular and recurring contacts.
• Conducts interviews with applicants and family representatives to establish medical eligibility.
• Ensures documentation is obtained, verifying eligible medical and/or dental services can be provided.
• Interprets and explains issues such as deductibles, co-payments, length of stay and other matters to applicants.
• Investigates authorizations, orders, and/or utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to review medical records, forwards for supervisory approval and submits all documents for payment utilizing appropriate control point for reference.
• Prepares eligibility notification documents regarding health and/or dental care qualifications.
• Communicates insurance and program information to eligible patients and explains denial of benefits in a diplomatic, professional manner.
• Prepares and forwards inquiries to the Regional Office for establishing eligibility and/or verifying service information to continue the process of the application.
• Processes applications received that are determined ineligible for VA Health Care.
• Manages the means testing and copay exemption test program.
• Utilizes a variety of office equipment and automated software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is NOT a Remote or Virtual telework position.

This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) (MRT HIT) vacancy at the Lexington VA Health Care System (LVAHCS), with Business Office Service.

This is considered the journey level for MRTs HIT. MRTs HIT at this level review, analyze, abstract, maintain, extract, and compile information from the health record independently with minimal supervision. They analyze health records for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency, and compliance (e.g., scanned, uploaded, use of correct titles, linked to correct encounters, etc.) with HIM industry standards, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements. They also coordinate and/or perform health record review activities to satisfy external accreditation requirements and medical center performance measures. They communicate regularly with staff at various levels of the organization regarding delinquent health records and notify individual clinical providers regarding incomplete medical records. MRTs HIT prepare complex reports, calculate department statistics, note the status of all incomplete/delinquent records, and submit reports to the appropriate administrative and clinical staff and committees/leadership to ensure deficiencies are resolved and completed appropriately. They serve as the expert resource for clinical staff and assist clinical providers with completion or correction of their health record documentation. They conduct the review of incomplete records for individuals clearing the facility. MRTs HIT coordinate the use of medical speech recognition/transcription and monitor, verify, troubleshoot, correct, and/or upload all transcription/medical speech recognition to maintain completeness and accuracy of health records. They serve as the technical expert in health record content and documentation requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: 6 + days /PP
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Team Leader. MTs at this level have professional oversight responsibilities of a laboratory team. .The team leader facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities and goals are coordinated with laboratory management. The incumbent also provides technical advice to staff and other health care members and oversees work assignments and work flow. The team leader is responsible for ensuring that staff follow all policies and procedures and is a subject matter authority when there are questions of a technical or professional nature. The incumbent may be responsible for reporting personnel absences and may be responsible for staff schedules and other assignments delegated by the departmental supervisors.

Duties/Tasks

• Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services.
• Develops protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
• Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements.
• Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.
• Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems.
• Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.
• Provides advisory services to technicians, technologists, and other specialists.
• Independently performs venipuncture with minimal failure on all inpatients outpatients, and employees throughout the entire hospital complex utilizing universal blood and body fluid precautions, assigns priority to test request.
• Performs other directly related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES

Public Contact Work 25%
Receives, schedules, refers, and contacts members of the staff, agency, and persons outside the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public. Regularly involved in high-level contacts with visitors and callers for other organizations and activities. Receives telephone calls and greets visitors to the office. Uses judgement and initiative to screen or refer as appropriate. Screens callers/visitors by ascertaining name, affiliation, and purpose of call/visit, and based upon subject matter, determines whether information can be supplied personally. Obtains needed background information before referring calls to supervisor, and uses independent judgement in referring, initiating, or disposing of inquiries and requests. Arranges for personal interviews and receives applicants reporting for interviews.

Acts as liaison to other managers and staff within and outside the organization and provides accurate advice on procedures, reports, requirements, and other matters necessary to implement the supervisor's policies, directives, and instructions. Outside organizations include but are not limited to nursing organizations, vendors, veteran service organizations, community leaders, non-federal healthcare organizations, and other non-profit organizations. Informs them of the supervisor's views on current issues and programs.

Clerical Duties 30%
Processes incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, letters and other forms of written communication. Performs the following types of duties: editing and composition of letters and reports, reviews correspondence for accuracy and completeness, prepares public presentations, and develops standard or form letters and replies to inquiries. Provides general clerical mail and correspondence services such as preparing a variety of recurring reports, reviewing outgoing correspondence for proper attachments, or consolidating/coordinating submittals of information. Initiates follow-up or takes subsequent action as indicated by the correspondence.

Processes all clerical action documents such as recruitment, appointments, promotions, special advancements, transfers and separations for those under Executive Leadership chain of command as assigned. Maintains Competency folders and training files. Submits IFCAP requests and work orders using the automated computerized system (DHCP). Assumes full responsibility along with other Executive Leadership Secretaries for clerical functioning of all committees/boards of which the Executive Leadership is the chair. Initiates Board Actions as assigned.

Maintaining Appointments. Calendars. & Schedules 25%
The incumbent exercises control over supervisor's appointments with complete authority for commitments of time; establishing priorities at own discretion; setting up, rearranging, and when necessary, coordinating meetings with staff offices. Arranges for meeting space, speaker, and support arrangements for large conferences. Makes appointments for the supervisor; cancels and accepts invitations; checks requirements for engagements, i.e., necessity for speech, etc. Maintains a calendar of future events for up to the next 12 months, on monthly, bimonthly, and weekly basis; scheduling briefings and updating the calendar for a two-month period.

Office Supplies and Equipment 20%
Obtains and monitors the use of services, supplies, or equipment for the office. Provides general office supply and equipment support services such as obtaining standard office supplies and services, procuring or justifying the full range of office services, or answering questions concerning policies and procedures related to support/office services.

Automated Data Processing (ADP) Coordinator 5%
With no exceptions, service ADPACS are responsible for granting, reviewing and revoking access based on the least privilege principles of HCSM 00- -04, including evidence of the 90-day access review. Sponsors employees for identification cards and appropriate access badges, Functions as the ADP Coordinator for the service, which includes troubleshooting PC, telephone, and fax problems, and submits work orders, as appropriate, for problems that employees cannot resolve.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: May be available on an Ad Hoc Basis
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD08101A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Major duties/functions include, but are not limited to:

• Completes orientation according to expected standards.
• Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
• Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
• Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
• Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care.
• Participates in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities.
• Incorporates patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions.

Duties to include but not limited to the following:
Inventory Management and Control:

• Manages and controls an assigned class of expendable material for a VA HCS and supported catchment area.
• Recognized as an authority on expendable (EX) commodity management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines. Inventories managed include a wide variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME) which may or may not be available through the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program or other negotiated or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts.
• Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines.
• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and DME, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools. Analyzes data to include demand history, program requirements, VA HCS operations, procurement lead-time, current stock levels and other factors which impact procurement decisions.
• Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points and resolves issues for a complete medical or service category (i.e., surgical, dental, imaging, engineering, prosthetics, laboratory or other major commodity).
• Authorizes significant changes in expenditure and stock levels based on usage requirements and budgeting considerations.
• Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns.
• Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance. Analyzes, coordinates and controls management of stock items to support preparation of long-range forecasts necessary to support new requirements.

• Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies. Uses well established and commonly applied supply methods to maintain activity formulary inventory.
• Coordinates with the property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies in accordance with specific agency directives and procedures.
• Serves as the primary responder to the VA National Center for Patient Safety Recall Office for their area of responsibility.
• Makes emergent procurement decisions in coordination with stakeholders based on back order issues created by national recalls.
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis process to assist in determining how the supply chain is impacted upon a near miss or Veteran care mishap.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supervises all areas of food production and service including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval;
• Takes corrective action for any problems that might arise on the floors pertaining to food service;
• Receives and inspects deliveries and requisitions all supplies needed in all food service areas;
• Prepares performance ratings/competencies for all employees under their direct supervision;
• Discusses work performance and problems with employees, monitors tardiness and attendance, provides guidance and makes necessary adjustments in assignments when necessary;
• Carries out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies;
• Ensures subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned and explains work requirements to meet food service schedules;
• Establishes priorities for daily operations in the event of emergency situations; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met;
• Serves as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees;
• Provides guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when assembling patient trays and utilizing correct foods to be served on modified diets;
• Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment;
• Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews;
• Supervises the delivery and retrieval of patient trays which includes interacting with members of the multidisciplinary team;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.