Total 74 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift hours, To Be Determined
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Remote: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual: ADHOC my be authorized
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)/F01391
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo

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

Starting at $45,412 Per Year (GS 6)

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift hours, To Be Determined
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Remote: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual: ADHOC may be authorized
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)/F01391
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Notifications:

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo

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

Starting at $45,412 Per Year (GS 6)

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

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

This social worker is assigned to the HBPC Program and serves as an outpatient social worker in the Providence VA system.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive initial clinical assessments and follow up assessments when clinically indicated or at a minimum annually, in-home assessments of the psychosocial needs and functioning of the patient, caregiver, and their support systems;
• Recognize psychosocial issues impacting the patient/caregiver's ability to achieve optimal outcomes and implementing interventions and provide social work case management to address psychosocial needs to support patient driven goals of care;
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, depression screenings and caregiver burden screenings within 30 days of HBPC admission to determine needs of veterans and family members and participate in the treatment planning process with other disciplines;
• Develop a psychosocial plan of care which may include individual/family counseling, long-term and advance care planning, non-pharmacological pain interventions, stress management, caregiver respite, psycho-educational programs, as well as grief and bereavement counseling;
• Participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate;
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as appropriate, as well as provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advance directives, and VA benefits;
• Act as liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed;
• Provide case management to veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care;
• Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate;
• Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, VA and medical center policy and procedures;
• And other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Part-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Tour of duty to be determined.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Jaime.Perez3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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: As determined by the agency policy (Ad-Hoc)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 650-F04263

• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit, but is not currently represented.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Starting at $69,776 Per Year (GS 00-11)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs.
• Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases.
• Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems.
• Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area.
• Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs.
• Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police.
• Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property.
• Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws.
• Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities.
• Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used.
• Performs related duties as required.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Work Schedule: Standard tour is Monday-Friday. Actual work hours to be determined at time of selection. Schedule may be adjusted to support facility needs.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Security Officer/PD99955S

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

We have a rare vacancy arise, that provides the successful applicant the opportunity to join our diverse and supportive team at the Older Adult Inpatient Team.



You will workclosely with the MDT team in the Thurrock area and in collaboration with the senior leadership expertise across the Care of Older Adults wards.

This post is suitable for a new or developing band 7 as well as those with experience looking for a change.

We are looking for an innovative and an enthusiastic team player to maximise the potential of the service and direct the team in its ongoing development. We are keen for a leader who is passionate about service development and innovation.

It is an exciting time to join us at EPUT as we are implementing an Acute Therapeutic model across all our inpatient areas with lots of opportunities to showcase the expertise of Occupational Therapy.

Applicants should be committed to delivering a high quality service based on your knowledge of evidence based practice and clinical governance.

The successful applicant will be supervised by Head OT to ensure they are supported in their role and professional development. Peer support is encouraged and there are numerous CPD and Developmental Forums.


You will provide expert support and guidance to the Occupational Therapy provision and contribute to future service developments.Youwill undertake highly specialist clinical workand provide Occupational Therapy advice to other disciplines, providing training, supervision and support as required. You will carry out professional leadership responsibilities as delegated by the Head Occupational Therapist, and you may be asked to undertake research and other tasks that contribute to the implementation of the Trust Strategy for Allied Health Professions.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Clinical Duties:

1. To utilise specialist assessments when presented with complex cases.

2. To make decisions on the level of treatment intervention required, utilising occupational therapy theory and outcome measures as appropriate.

3. To undertake specialist treatment planning using expert clinical reasoning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans with clients and carers.

4. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies at formal and informal meetings.

5. To work in collaboration with others to modify aspects of the environment in order to empower clients and facilitate optimal functional performance.

6. To liaise with Social Services and Housing Organisations concerning provision of equipment and home adaptations.

7. To manage a complex caseload and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice on adaptive equipment and telecare.

8. To apply a variety of specialist treatment modalities to meet the needs of clients in individual or group format, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention.

9. To make clinically informed decisions in order to delegate aspects of client care to assistants, junior staff, students, carers and statutory or non-statutory bodies.

10. To regularly review clients’ progress in order to evaluate and interpret the effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment or discharge clients accordingly.

11. To undertake research and audit to develop and initiate interventions that are evidence based and reflect a sound integration of theoretical knowledge in order to meet client need.

12. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies.

13. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Occupational Therapy Clinical Governance Standards.

Indirect Clinical Duties:

1. To plan and co-ordinatethe work of Occupational Therapy staff.

2. To participate constructively in multi-disciplinary team working, attending MDT meetings and clinical case discussions and providing specialist professional advice and recommendations.

3. To initiate and lead on projects to meet identified service needs.

4. To lead or participate in research where appropriate and contribute to the development of service policies.

5. To promote the roles and skills of Occupational Therapy to other professionals, students, clients and carers.

6. To identify any aspects of the service which can be improved and implement appropriate change in conjunction with the Head Occupational Therapist.

7. To participate and lead where appropriate in local service development and engagement events.

8. To contribute to the strategic development of specialist dementia provision as directed by the Head Occupational therapist.

Profession Specific Duties:

1. To assume line management responsibility for Occupational Therapy staff consistent with Trust HR and Performance processes as directed by the Head Occupational Therapist.

2. To provide professional supervision to Occupational Therapy staff and ensure that all Occupational Therapy staff receive appropriate supervision, have an annual appraisal and are compliant with mandatory training requirements.

3. To ensure that new Occupational Therapy staff are properly inducted.

4. To ensure that any Band 5 Occupational Therapist within their sphere of responsibility completes Preceptorship.

5. To attend Allied Health Professional meetings, including meetings of Band 7 Clinical Specialist staff from across the Trust to share innovation and best practice.

6. To attend and /or deliver training at OT/AHP CPD Forums, Trust AHP events and Clinical Conferences and other events at the University of Essex and other HEIs.

7. To attend appropriate training and maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.

8. To undertake annual appraisal and contribute constructively to the supervision process.

9. To represent the Occupational Therapy profession at service development forums.

10. To comply with policies and procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.

11. To complete daily diary sheets for statistical purposes.

12. To be responsible for the maintenance and safe use of Occupational Therapy equipment and materials for Occupational Therapy staff.

13. To assist the Head Occupational Therapist in the recruitment of Occupational Therapy and other clinical staff as required.

14. To provide professional leadership that will ensure the continuing development of high quality Occupational Therapy provision, underpinned by evidence based practice, and NICE and DoH guidance.

15. To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for Occupational Therapy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

To work as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner in the Dementia Intensive Support Service in Mid Essex which is a team that is part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health, Dementia and Frailty Service. The post holder will be responsible for providing rapid assessments for people living with a dementia or a suspected dementia that are in a Crisis situation that requires home treatment to avoid a hospital admission.

The post holder will also be aligned to support a newly formingFunctional Intensive Response and Support Team (FIRST), which will provide assessment, support and appropriate care planning to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and support early discharge when the individual is admitted.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team therefore will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organizations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services providing a 7-day a week service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

You will be working as a member the Dementia intensive support service andFunctional Intensive Response and Support Team (FIRST) to provide high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of junior team members within your professional group and team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.


• Flexible approach to work and to be able to respond and act in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of dementia and an understanding of frailty in the older adult.
• Knowledge of Crisis interventions/home treatment and admission avoidance practices.
• Ability to prioritize according to presenting risks
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments, Risk assessments, care plans and implement.
• Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management
• Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff
• Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Current UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential. ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Flexible approach to work and to be able to respond and act in crisis situations. Knowledge of dementia and an understanding of frailty in the older adult. Knowledge of Crisis interventions/home treatment and admission avoidance practices. Ability to prioritize according to presenting risks Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments, Risk assessments, care plans and implement. Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Current UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential. ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VISN1 EDRP Support VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

Duties include but are not limited to:
Screening and Assessment - The Social Worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. The assessment is made by meeting with the Veteran, reviewing appropriate VA records, contacting appropriate VA and community providers, and collaborating with family members and supports as necessary.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Social Worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. This plan is developed in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, based on the psychosocial assessments, which include goals for clinical treatment.
Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the Social Worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family.
Resource Development - The Social Worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. The worker will meet with individual agencies to introduce the HUD/VASH program, and to develop positive working relationships to facilitate the referral process.
Outreach - The Social Worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless Veterans. The Social Worker conducts field interviews, assessments and makes referrals for appropriate services and care.
Advocacy - Each homeless Veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The Social Worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the Veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment.
Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation.
Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The Social Worker provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. The Social Worker will also provide education to the Veteran's family and children.
Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services -The Social Worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services.
Supportive Counseling- As part of the HUD/VASH program, each Veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis.
Administrative Responsibilities- The Social Worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient and program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures.
Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring- The Social Worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
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: Available Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F04830

Starting at $102,431 Per Year (GS 12)

The Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse) is required: To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilstalways maintaining their privacy and dignity To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmesof care To contribute to supporting the Ward Sister To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in theirown clinical area To assist the Ward Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally Cannulate outpatient attendees and administer medication and therapies as prescribed, always working within the Trust protocols and policies. Ensure electronic discharge summaries are produced for all patients on completion of treatment. Ensures future therapy is planned and co-ordinated.

This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at either Brockton location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness and may include approaches such as individual or Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Face-To-Face or Telephone Care.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

Preferred experience: 1 year Primary Care.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 01159/01158/01157/01156
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
EDRP: Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Notifications:

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf

Starting at $60,618 Per Year (GS 3-6)

The Medical Technician is responsible for performance, understanding and following all procedures while performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes in the following laboratory disciplines: Phlebotomy, Chemistry/Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology. The procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using distinctive and precise manual laboratory techniques as well as elaborate complex integrated automated instrumentation. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Procure specimens from patients.
• Handle, accession, process and evaluate the acceptability of each specimen.
• Ensure correct identity and integrity of specimens throughout the pre-analytical stage.
• Maintain supplies and organize a timely flow of specimens for testing.
• Utilized centrifuges, automated processors, refrigerators and freezers.
• Documents temperatures and records maintenance.
• Review delta checks, patient medical history and previous lab results.
• Documents all quality assurance protocols for each procedure.
• Evaluates the validity of date in relation to the test system.
• Correlated quantitative data with patient data to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm patient results.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 830AM-5PM
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Internal/PD04894A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Selectee will be required to complete additional forms to proceed with employment process.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Starting at $52,954 Per Year (GS 6)

This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at either Brockton location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness and may include approaches such as individual or Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Face-To-Face or Telephone Care.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

Preferred Experience- 1 year Primary Care experience.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 01159/01158/01157/01156
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
EDRP: Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Notifications:

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Starting at $60,618 Per Year (GS 00)

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Unloads incoming shipments, verifies receipt, and matches shipping documents and receipts.
• Processes receiving reports promptly after receipt of merchandise (including partial shipments) to ensure payment to vendor in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper storage of items after processing, pending delivery to appropriate section.
• Sort product by product lot number, expiration date, and zone.
• Screens shipping and receiving documents to identify discrepancies.

Work Schedule: M-F; 6:00am-2:30pm (EST) or at the discretion of the supervisor and the needs of the agency.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD76113A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Physical Requirements:

Physical Effort: Materials Handlers are often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. They may lift and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds. The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Starting at $23.31 Per Hour (WG 5)

The BESS Imaging position provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matter of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of advanced imaging of radiological devices and other medical devices. Biomedical support requires the application of engineering and mechanical concepts and methodology to provide lifecycle management and technical support of diagnostic, therapeutic devices, monitoring, and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine, and to improve health service delivery system for communities and within individual VA faculties (medical centers, outpatient clinics, and domiciliary). The BESS (Imaging) maintains advanced imaging or radiological devices and other medical equipment using established local, regional and national policies and procedures designed to meet criteria and standards from multiple accrediting agencies and governing bodies. The duties of the BESS (imaging) position include, but are not limited to:

• Lifecycle management of advanced imaging radiological devices to include physical and network support
• Complete routine and complex assignments in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of complex medical devices and systems
• Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments
• Troubleshoot and maintains radiology information systems and interfaces with EHR alongside PACS Administrators, OIT, BES (Biomedical Information Systems) and other experts
• Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of advanced imaging or radiological devices
• Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am - 3:30pm with some on-call responsibilities
Telework: To be determined upon selection and according to agency policies
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F01182
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Selectee will be required to fil out additional forms on-line
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Starting at $104,217 Per Year (GS 12)

***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:

• Provides a positive, welcoming message and courteous, helpful service to arriving and departing patients, visitors, and staff;
• Works effectively as part of the transformational team dedicated to enhancing the Veteran Experience and Patient Centered Care;
• Responds to all telephone calls and face-to-face inquiries;
• Assists with locating staff, bus information, taxi information, and other general information;
• Provides accurate and timely responses to request for information and directions;
• Directs Veterans, family members and other visitors to the appropriate office or service within the facility;
• Provides follow-up to Veterans and visitors leaving the facility by inquiring if their questions and needs have been addressed during their appointment or other business at the facility;
• Locates appointment information for patients;
• Initiates appropriate action as needed (i.e., wiping off chairs, wheelchairs, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment within the facility; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Telework: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $35,599 Per Year (GS 3)