Total 1,072 job vacancies in houston texas us

• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Manages the care of patients, while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed
• Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify, implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved
• Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care that optimizes the patient's experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for a team of patients
• Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient, Role models and displays ethical behavior
• Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and models appropriate action by providing and directing others in the provision of care following established policies and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Models High reliability principles and I CARE values to improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrates knowledge over a wide range of job responsibilities, effectively communicating with individuals and groups to build a strong sense of teamwork and purpose
• Actively contributes to the collaboration process and clearly communicates ideas to promote team success. Makes meaningful and challenging contributions for the betterment of the work group
• Demonstrates compassion for self and others. Makes sound decisions under pressure. Effectively handles multiple demands, anticipates and resolves conflicts
• Is consistent and dependable in carrying out responsibilities and exercises sound judgement
• Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches
• Shares knowledge and learning opportunities that enhance current nursing practice for self and others
• Shares knowledge gained from self-directed professional development activities
• Provides constructive feedback to others
• Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor or mentor
• Models the application of evidence-based practice/research with peers to improve patient care
• Models effective resource utilization through the delegation of cost-effective care delivery
• Recruits' peers to participate in unit level performance improvement activities
• Integrates individual preferences and goals into evidence-based decision-making

• Analyzes student training management data. Reviews directives and regulatory guidance. Plans and develops policies/procedures for student admission, reassignment, faculty boards, student records, and training management information systems.
• Plans and manages student accounting programs Analy es data on student production, elimination, washback's, and proficiency advancement trends.
• Manages student training data and performs special projects. Actively participates in planning meetings and assists in decision making process.
• Supervisory responsibilities. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of four subordinates.

Duties
may include but are not limited to:

• The Mobile Provider iPad Program and the Digital Divide Program are sponsored by the VHA Office of Connected Care (OCC). The Mobile Provider iPad Program provides iPads to Clinicians to use in the day-to-day patient care activities. The Digital Divide Program provides electronic devices to veterans in need, assisting them in communicating with their care providers;
• The incumbent is a point of contact for providers desiring to enroll in the Mobile Provider Program. The incumbent is knowledgeable of OCC's rules governing eligibility for enrollment. Assists providers to navigate the iPad request process. The incumbent assists providers with initial device setup as well as problem solving/troubleshooting device issues;
• Incumbent maintains inventory of iPads issued to STX providers, tracks, and reports to Connected Health Coordinator when iPad Data Plans are due for renewal. Works with providers who no longer desire or need an iPad follows proper protocol to return the devices to OCC;
• The incumbent works with stakeholders to provide device training to those patients enrolled in the OCC Digital Divide Program. Ensures patient has necessary software applications and is familiar with usage;
• The incumbent is responsible for training service and facility staff in various information technology packages to include but not limited to Secure Messaging. provides oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the Health Informatics;
• The incumbent provides user support through training and troubleshooting problems; equipment support including maintaining the inventory, assisting with requests for repair and maintenance, and assisting with new equipment requests. The work involves preparing reports and presentation materials, managing, and responding to routine and recurring IT support needs, training, and office support needs within the Health Informatics Service line;
• Position will required travel to VA outreach and training events for coverage and will require irregular tour of duties to meet support needs. Government Vehicle or Travel reimbursement will be requested when traveling beyond 50 miles of your base location.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Screening/Assessment/Diagnosis
The Post 9/11 M2VA Transition and Care Management (TCM) Social Worker independently
evaluates Veterans and family members/significant others situation and arrives at a reasoned
conclusion. Interprets and explains VA's treatment and benefit programs. Provides
comprehensive case management services to Post-911 Veterans referred to the program.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting
Works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and
social problems. Independently provides crisis management and develops psychosocial
treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Supportive Counseling/Education
The incumbent provides the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and /or
significant other with ongoing supportive counseling.

Resources and Referrals
Develops a resource file of VA and community social service programs. Finds a suitable means
of treatment to help Veterans and/or significant others cope with issues related to transitioning
from active duty.

Advocacy
Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate
and feasible, conducts education and encourages the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf,
thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Outreach
Incumbent participates and assists in planning and executing outreach events for the purpose
of providing education and expedited access to enrollment in VA health care.

Patient Education/Health Promotion and Prevention
Provides education related to the Veteran's VA entitlements, eligibility, services and programs,
as well as community resources for medical and mental health needs.

Professional Evaluation/Education/Training/Supervision/Mentoring
Manages evaluation of the professional services provided. Devises methods of obtaining data
and evaluates data to determine the effectiveness of treatment. Identifies consistent qualities of
successful treatment and of failed treatment.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Post 9/11 Program Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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 #: Social Worker (Post 9/11 M2VA)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Determine work sequences of repair projects.
• Select and use sophisticated test equipment.
• Operate combat vehicle systems for testing purposes.
• Utilize drawings and computer printouts to diagnose problems.
• Devise and recommend new and modified test and repair procedures.
• Determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of making needed repairs.
• Modify and/or integrate equipment and subsystems into existing systems.
• Modify launching systems as needed per designated program requirements.

• Determine work sequences of repair projects.
• Select and use sophisticated test equipment.
• Operate combat vehicle systems for testing purposes.
• Utilize drawings and computer printouts to diagnose problems.
• Devise and recommend new and modified test and repair procedures.
• Determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of making needed repairs.
• Modify and/or integrate equipment and subsystems into existing systems.
• Modify launching systems as needed per designated program requirements.

• Provide the full range of supervisory duties to include personnel and resource management comprised of coordinating staffing support, scheduling, hiring, and enforcement of performance standards.
• Oversee the scope of practice and provision of nursing services within the ambulatory clinic, also referred to as the Patient-Centered Medical Practice which may encompass multiple Patient-Centered Medical Homes within each practice or clinic.
• Implement evidenced based nursing practice, policy enforcement, performance improvement, utilization management, Joint Commission preparedness, direct patient care activities and other support activities within the scope of practice.
• Provide care coordination activities internally within the accountable care organization and externally with civilian and military medical facilities.
• Serve as a clinic nursing subject matter expert and perform direct patient care as needed.

• Induct assets, inspect assets and return assets within the business process.
• Ensure weekly schedule is reflective of each shop's capacity, skill and manpower.
• Verify equipment or manpower issues that might impede schedule completion.
• Coordinate with production work centers to ensure the weekly schedules can be achieved.
• Communicate to the Master Scheduler any requirement to increase or decrease the workload.
• Report any discrepancies in program funding, production schedules, or quality to higher management.
• Utilize an automated system to complete logistics program planning such as Logistics Modernization Program and Enterprise Resource Planning System.

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

Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf
The AMSA:

• acts in the capacity of liaison/expeditor between patients and clinical staff as well as specialty staff and ancillary services. In both PACT and Specialty Care Support, patient care is delivered in a team based, or "teamlet" model, and PACT principles are fully utilized. Members of the teamlet include the MSA, a Registered Nurse Care Manager, a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Primary Care Provider or Specialty Care Provider.
• works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model in PACT or specialty care setting where the PACT model is used and may be required to serve on more than one team.
• independently manages position responsibilities with little supervision as well as set priorities and deadlines adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.
• sets tone for perception concerning quality of healthcare services at the VA. Must determine nature of requests and provide information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes. High degree of tact and diplomacy is required when dealing with veterans who have multiple health problems and who may be frustrated with the administrative process associated with diagnosis and treatment.
• is responsible for proper and timely treatment of patients, maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics.
• reviews clinic utilization by using various reports (e.g., Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary) and assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.
• notifies supervisor when clinic access is outside established performance guidelines or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes and/or by the patient's desired date.
• works with team to reinforce plan of care by entering appropriate information into the electronic record (when directed) and through monitoring pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., X-ray, lab work).
• schedules appointments in accordance with current established VA/VHA Directives, Handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• reviews active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, and Recall List reports for accuracy and disposition daily. All appointments will be made with the patient's input or based on instructions from the clinic provider or other appropriate clinic staff. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple trips to the medical center or clinic whenever possible.
• notifies provider or other appropriate clinical staff if scheduling instructions are contrary to current established VA/VHA Directives, Handbooks, policies and procedures. Scheduling instruction conflicts which cannot be appropriately resolved within teamlet must be elevated to the MSA's supervisor.
• supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through use of two forms of ID, name, and full Social Security Number. Patient may also present Veterans Identification Card (VIC) for identification.
• uses each interaction with patient to validate and update patient demographic information, either in person during check-in or over the phone, to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect addresses and inability to contact patient by phone due to incorrect number.
• explains the VA's mandate to collect insurance information to veterans, their families, and other eligible patients.
• collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process.
• contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third party insurance.
• may also be required to train other MSA levels on the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) process.
• promotes veteran registration for and utilization of My HealtheVet (MHV).
• ensures that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by scanning the documents into the records, when received.
• performs the scanning duties and may be asked to train other MSAs on the process. All documents signed by the provider, nurse or other staff to be given to the patient will be scanned under the miscellaneous tab in the patient's records.
• fully participates in the daily teamlet huddles and weekly team meetings to manage and plan patient care; setting priorities and deadlines, adjusting the patient/workflow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.

1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Performs hazard and risk assessments and conduct a complete incident analysis.

2. Drives and operated firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.

3. Performs crash-rescue, and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for the fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.

4. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.

5. Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victims(s) for transport to a medical facility.

6. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Answers telephones, ascertains nature of call, and directs caller to appropriate staff.
• Ensures parents, children, youth, and visitors properly sign into the program prior to passing the reception area of the facility. Monitors children’s departure to ensure only authorized individuals remove them from the building.
• Registers/terminates children/youth within the CYS program and/or waiting list database. Utilizes the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) to record transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for reports and tracking.
• Provides administrative support including mail preparation, copying, distribution, correspondence, memorandums, briefings, Daily Activity Reports, and other requirements for day-to-day operations.
• Articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, enrollments, terminations, and program events. Coordinates vacancies and reservations for the hourly care program as required.

• Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the installation.
• Administers the Industrial Security Program.
• Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the installation.
• Assists base unit and staff agency security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.

• Directly assists the commander/director in the management of all administrative support program functions.
• Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs.
• Serves as a unit liaison to the military and civilian personnel offices.
• Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.

• Repair rotary wing aircraft engines
• Perform ground operational checks
• Determine replacement or maintenance required
• Complete maintenance forms and work orders

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and treatment to a variety of patients, from newborn to geriatric, arriving with conditions ranging from minor to emergent.
• Assist physicians with complex and emergent procedures including insertion of chest drainage tubes, tracheotomies, emergency thoracotomies, gastric lavage, and suturing lacerations.
• Operate specialized medical equipment such as resuscitators, defibrillators, electrocardiographs, oxygen apparatus, intravenous pumps, rapid intravenous infusers, and infant servo-warmer.
• Change dressings, prep wounds, remove sutures, insert catheters, apply splints and dressings, and collect urine, stool, sputum, genital, and blood specimens.
• Arrange transfer of patients to appropriate inpatient care areas and higher levels of care as well as coordinate patient referrals to ancillary healthcare services to include, but not limited to, Community Health, Dietary, and Social Work.
• Follow quality improvement and internal control activities for the ambulatory setting to include risk appraisals, chart audits, trend identification and reporting corrective actions.
• Work as a Charge Nurse of main ED and in the Acute Minor Illness Clinic.