Total 3,318 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

The incumbent is the liaison between the Associate Directors and others, providing advice and guidance for a wide spectrum of managerial areas regarding administration at the Healthcare System. In this capacity, the incumbent is a professional who comprehends the objectives and functionality of clinical, administrative, and financial components of the Healthcare System and the interrelationship of these to the operation of the services provided in the Healthcare System. The core duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provides full staff assistance on administrative matters for the Executive Leader.
• Advises and assists management responsible for planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of administrative programs.
• Maintains full awareness of the objectives of the VA, VHA, VISN, and Facility objectives in a manner to ensure successful implementation of the goals and to keep management aware of potential problem areas before they escalate into major issues.
• Represents executive team members and the facility in various committee meetings and public forums including interacting with all levels of the public, local, state, national officials, and all levels of VA leadership.
• Directs and coordinates all administrative matters relative to services under the oversight of the Executive Leader.
• Conducts and reports on audits and inspection activities through "white papers" and reports.
• Prepares correspondence to local and national inquiries by collecting and analyzing information and preparing responses for final signature.
• Performs staff support work to develop comprehensive short-range and long-range medical center plans, goals, and objectives.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis and summarizes significant results and recommendations to improve services and to promote quality care.
• Develops methodology to assess the function of assigned areas and assists management in problem identification of services and components.
• Knowledge of the objectives and functions of the administrative, clinical, and financial components of the VA Health Care System
• Translates the Executive Office objectives in a manner conductive to the successful implementation of the health care system goals.
• Participates in various constituent meetings to promote an understanding of the health care delivery system's mission and to create an atmosphere conducive to quality patient care.

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

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

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

The Chief, Care Management and Social Work Service has full responsibility for provision of complex social work services requiring advanced practice skills as well as administrative responsibility for numerous programs such as Community Nursing Home, Respite, Contract Adult Day Healthcare, Veteran Directed Home Care, Advance Care Planning, Caregiver Support, Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, and Post 9/11 Military to VA. Additional program areas with coordination responsibilities lying within Care management and Social Work include the Visual Impairment Services Team, Polytrauma/TBI, and Spinal Cord Injury and Diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis and ALS.

The Chief is responsible for defining the mission and vision of the Service, developing the scope of practice for health care system social workers, designing a service business plan, and assuring implementation of quality improvement measures. The incumbent is responsible for developing, planning, clarifying, administering and managing Care Management and Social Work Services for all areas of the Marion VA Health Care System (HCS). The incumbent designates service priorities and objectives, ensures the supervision and evaluation of all service staff, and is responsible for supervising and evaluating the performance of all direct reports, including program managers, program coordinators, and social workers. The Chief makes independent professional decisions and recommendations. The incumbent serves as the liaison to other Services or care-lines, other facilities, VISN offices and VHA Central Office. This position also serves as liaison with Veterans Benefits Administration Offices, other government agencies, and the community. The incumbent is responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the Care Management and Social Work Service and within the Marion VA HCS. The position serves as a consultant, mentor, and advisor to subordinates, peers and administration. The incumbent is responsible for Joint Commission, CARF, OIG and other compliance for the Care Management and Social Work services at the facility.

The Chief of Care Management and Social Work Service serves as the facility's Social Work Executive and has professional and clinical responsibility for approximately 100 facility social workers, including one GS 14, eight GS-13 and twenty GS-12 social workers. This includes provision of program specific consultation related to social work, social work hiring and human resources actions, social work productivity measurement, staffing management, risk management and coverage, management of the social work trainee program, strategic direction for social work, and professional education.

This employee travels to the various sites and to other VA facilities, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), or VACO as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Adhoc Telework only as needed.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Preferred Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Candidate must have strong leadership skills as well as evidence of supervisory and management skills. Experience must demonstrate possession of advance skills in administration, demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. Individual may have certification or other post-masters degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience.

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Supervises a complexity index group 1 laboratory or in a complexity index group 2 laboratory that performs at least 1 million Standard Billable Tests annually (reported to the Laboratory Management Index Program) having one GS-11 subordinate to the supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans, and assigns work; gives advice and counsel; evaluates work of subordinates.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance and initiate corrective action.
• Verifies orientation, training and competency assessment of assigned staff.
• Develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals.
• Ensures all staff and affiliate staff are in compliance with accrediting and regulating bodies.
• Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level
• Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
• Responsible for professional and administrative management of assigned areas, to include budget execution, supplies, and other resources.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible physician to work as the Medical Director of the Community Living Center (CLC). Responsibilities include medical direction of the CLC program, supervision of provider staff Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, and leadership related to quality improvement projects and accreditation programs.

The Minneapolis CLC is an 80 bed program, consisting of 3 units providing various levels of transitional and long term care. There is a specialized secured memory care unit within the CLC with a 10 bed capacity. The main source of referrals to the program is internal to the medical center, with residents having an average length of stay between 30 and 40 days. The CLC is staffed by an interdisciplinary team consisting of provider staff (MD, NP), occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy and social work.

In addition to CLC, the incumbent will serve as a liaison to the provider staff at the affiliated State Veterans Homes. The Incumbent will also partner with an inpatient Hospice and Palliative care program located in a portion of the CLC.
The Minneapolis CLC program participates in training of internal medicine residents, hospice and palliative care fellows and other trainees as assigned.

We are seeking applicants who are board-certified in Internal Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics or other related field and have a strong interest in management, supervision and leadership.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment incentive is authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 4:30, with on-call

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Performs various law enforcement and administrative functions throughout the department;
• Manages, supervises and coordinates the Police Service law enforcement activities for a designated assigned area;
• Serves as a watch commander or administrative lieutenant at the geographic area level;
• Inspects personnel, facilities, and tactics for safety and/or training needs;
• Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work;
• Oversees human resource activities such as recruitment of vacancies; preparing, conducting and reviewing performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action; identifies and conducts specific training; approves and monitors leave requests;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress
• Makes independent decisions to take, direct and coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Conducts and/or coordinates long- and short-term investigations;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until February 19, 2025.

Duties include but not limited to:

Rehabilitation Therapy Support:

• Treats, instructs, or works with patients in carrying out therapeutic activities prescribed for their physical or mental rehabilitation.
• Perform functions performed by professional therapists, e.g., planning therapy treatment for patients who are not critically or acutely ill.
• Performs activities which have been prescribed for the physical or mental rehabilitation of patients. Patients are referred for treatment on the basis of a medical prescription. The prescription usually includes the treatment objective, diagnosis, length of treatment and necessary precautions to be observed during the therapy. In some situations, the patient is referred to the therapist without a specific prescription for treatment.
• Works with patients on an individual basis, in small groups, or in large groups, depending on the patient's physical and mental status and individual needs for treatment.
• Assures that patients are appropriately dressed for prescribed outdoor activities; observe safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment; prevent unauthorized absence; record attendance and participation of patients in projects or activities; and report the reactions and responses of patients.
• Observes, assesses, and reports on the progress and reactions of patients, utilizing insight and mature judgment acquired through extensive experience in administering treatment to patients.
• Provides information and assessments of patients at medical staff meetings concerning the participation, progress, behavior, mental and/or physical reactions of patients assigned for treatment.
• Develops progressive types of treatment for each patient on the basis of information obtained through interview, observation and trial activity. Determine kinds of graded projects and sequence of operations which will advance patient towards treatment goals.

• Involves a variety of personal care, nursing care, or related procedures which do not require (a) the knowledges and skills represented by the licensure of practical and vocational nurses by a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, or (b) fully professional nurse education.
• Provides nursing care to patients.
• Assist doctors and nurses in the care and treatment of the ill receiving medical, surgical, psychiatric, or outpatient treatment.
• Provides personal care to patients, and on a regular, continuing basis, serves as a member of the treatment team in motivating patients and redirecting their behavior toward treatment plan goals.
• Observes, assists, and completes bowel and bladder care programs for admitted patients.
• Performs intermittent catheterizations as ordered by Clinician.
• Diagnostic and Medical Instrument Support:
• Setting up equipment for monitoring, interpreting, and recording cardiac telemetry.
• Performs 12Lead ECG as ordered by clinician providing results to clinician and ensures results are downloaded to electronic health record.
• Reports/documents post void residuals using bladder ultrasound technology.
• Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection Support:
• Performs blood collection using a variety of phlebotomy techniques including vacutainer system, syringe, butterfly or capillary finger collection devices with minimal number of failures, patient bruising or required repeat collection.
• Ensures samples are labeled correctly submitted to the clinical laboratory with least possible delay.
• Performs venous blood draws and blood cultures appropriately, while adhering to infection control practices.

Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city, offers a unique combination of rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant community. With 310 days of sunshine a year, low humidity, and four distinct seasons, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, along with iconic attractions like the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande bosque.

The New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque is a cornerstone of veteran healthcare in the region, providing comprehensive, high-quality services tailored to meet the needs of those who served. The NMVAHCS is committed to innovation, compassionate care, and collaborative work environment.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following duties which include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough history and physical examinations of often complicated medical conditions and contentions.
• Conducts examinations and provides examination reports and opinions used by the Veterans Benefits Administration.
• Perform examinations on special Veteran populations including Gulf War Registry, Environmental Hazards Registry and other legally required examinations.
• Provide reports that include thorough records review, comprehensive history, and detailed physical examinations, as well as interpretation of appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Provide medical opinions that are well reasoned and worded to enable adjudication by non-medical adjudicating officials of the Veterans Benefits Administration and courts.
• Conducts, completes and releases all reports in a timely manner and within established quality guidelines.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with the disability process and serve as subject matter expert to other services in the facility.
• Engage in DMA related and quality review procedures and conduct other C&P related duties as outlined by the Section Chief.
• Work collaboratively with other providers in the section.
• Engages in continuous process improvements in support of a high reliability organization.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am4:00pm

The Supervisor Medical Administration Specialist serves as a supervisor for the Patient Services section with supervisory responsibility for the administrative staff in the Health Benefits Administration (HBA) and the Medical Administrative Specialists (MAS) also known as Administrative Officers on Duty (AODs).
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration for the difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and the capabilities of employees
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious complaints to higher level supervisor or manager
• Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warning and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases
• Oversees and directs all administrative functions of HBA: enrollment, eligibility, decedent affairs, beneficiary travel reimbursement, admissions, and medical lodger program
• Reviews and analyzes available information and searches for additional information to make eligibility determination for the health care providers to appropriately care for the Veteran
• Establishes work processes and procedures and makes work assignments as staffing and workload dictate
• Supervises the MAS, which requires knowledge of the operations of procedures during off-tour hours, weekends, and holidays. This may involve a call to work after completing a regularly scheduled tour of duty and being prepared to work a second tour making sound decisions
• Approves leave requests, recommends changes in positions descriptions, prepares performance appraisals, reviews competencies with staff, and makes recommendations for recognition and/or disciplinary actions for employees within the section
• Prepares responses to congressional inquiries that relate to the activities of the section

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is not in a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• 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. Acceptable SF50's are General Adj, Promotions etc. Award SF50's cannot be considered, where they do not show the appropriate information.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Major duties include:

• Install, repair, remove, modify, align, calibrate, overhaul and perform preventive maintenance on systems and equipment at the VA Medical Center
• Conduct weekly, monthly, 500 and 1,000 hour preventative maintenance (PM's)
• Component level troubleshooting and repair to include but not limited to the following; calibrate delivery/pick-up points, repair and/or replace safety scan bumpers, calibrate vehicle laser scanners, adjust distribution board voltage, rebuild or replace drive/steer motor, grease bearings on AGV and modules, replace module bumpers, monitor tires for wear and delamination
• Perform weekly and monthly PM's to clean suction and exhaust screens, program and maintain system programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drive, test riser fire dampers, maintain trash and paper/cardboard compactors, monitor velocity readings to ensure proper suction, repair pneumatic arms and valves, maintain trash chute doors and slider, repair/replace low voltage key switches, grease dumpster rails and doors, and calibrate/replace pressure transducers
• Perform weekly and monthly PM's on automatic doors to include cleaning and lubricating tracks, setting and adjusting time dependent program features, program operators via Bluetooth Palm Pilot
• Perform monthly PM's and testing on fire alarm systems, diagnose system troubles using specialized test equipment and end of loop resistor practices, repair and/or replace of system components to include new installation (fire/smoke detectors, speakers, horns, strobes, pull stations, and batteries), program devices, and daily monitoring
• Perform installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting of all components and subsystems of security systems
• Check Point temperature/humidity monitoring system for refrigerator and freezer units

The Lead MSA routinely interacts with MSA staff and collaborates with other members of an expanded health care team to assist in providing a robust interdisciplinary approach to care. The Lead MSA monitors daily work assignments and balances workload among MSA staff. The Lead MSA provides input on performance regarding quality of work, accuracy and timeliness of scheduling appointments, and compliance with National Radiology Scheduling Directives and Medical Center Policies.

Lead Medical Support Assistant duties consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Scheduling/coordinating appointments using advanced clinic access principles.
• Daily review of active/pending consults and open Return to Clinic Orders (RTC's), Electronic Wait,
• Recall list and Audio-care communications, VeText, Near report and VA Online Scheduling for accuracy and disposition.
• Pulls reports to ensure that the work has been completed.
• Conducts reviews to ensure quality of work and to ensure accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Assure staff collect, scan, and update health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process.
• Train staff to ensure is in compliance, reporting quality assurance, and budgetary initiatives.
• Develops ways to resolve problems with the administrative and clinical staff on access, customer service, patient flow, revenue, and data validation issues, action plans, monitoring and reporting.
• Acting as a receptionist at the clinic, either face-to-face or telephonically
• Additional duties or tasks may be assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient daily operations.

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

This nurse provides direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels. This nurse provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic, primary care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional outpatient nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality outpatient nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions PACT clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.




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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Full-time This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Clinical Responsibilities - 95%

1. Provides evidence-based, evidence-informed, and promising psychotherapeutic interventions, including marital, couples, family, individual, and group psychotherapies. Provides treatment to patients with a wide variety of problems, including PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders, among others.
2. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their identified significant others. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team, if applicable. Possesses the skills to offer relationships-focused interventions and measures outcomes to interventions.
3. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.
4. Participates in triaging and identifies high-risk patients, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences, and serves as a liaison to family members.
5. Recognizes emergency situations, summons appropriate help, and responds appropriately including assistance with crisis intervention services including warm handoffs to the emergency department.
6. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding evaluation and appropriate treatment planning for patients with marital, family, and psychosocial problems. Ability to evaluate own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
7. Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
8. Provides psychoeducation to patients, family members, and significant others. Leads workshops and/or psychoeducational series on relationship health, marriage, and family issues. Develops patient education materials/modules and assists with Veteran Peer and Family activities as assigned.
9. Able to meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
10. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities - 5%
1. Has working knowledge and skill in the use of word-processing, data management, and other computer systems, especially those programs in use by VHA.
2. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team, assigned program and/clinic, Mental Health Service Line, and Hampton VA Medical Center.
3. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Program Manager, Service Chief, Chief of Staff, and/or Medical Center Director.
4. Remains actively involved in Mental Health Service Line training, Marriage and Family Therapist training, education, and administrative activities as indicated.
5. Actively participates in and assumes responsibilities associated with committee assignments to include Performance Improvement, Peer Review, and Performance Measures.
6. Assists as requested, with staff education and training on assigned topics.
7. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
8. Responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through education, appropriate to area of assignment, and providing coverage during absences of other therapists in the work unit.
9. Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice, and education relevant to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. Complies with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and safety policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, eastern standard time. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Virtual: This is a remote/virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Duties include but are not limited to:

(1) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work;
(2) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates;
(3) Evaluating the performance of subordinates;
(4) Making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates;
(5) Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters;
(6) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors;
(7) Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate;
(8) Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007, Part III, Chapter 8).

Additionally, responsible for performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. The ANM demonstrates management practices that include effective labor and performance management leadership skills and clinical skills of a registered nurse at the same grade. The nurse provides organizational performance improvement oversight to ensure positive patient outcomes and staff and patient satisfaction. The ANM is accountable for meeting applicable accreditation standards for the Medical Center. This role is critical for safe and effective care of groups of patients and meeting a variety of standards. Role responsibilities and accountabilities also include demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served in the assigned area of practice. This knowledge includes an understanding of the changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population. The ANM is also responsible and accountable for maintaining general competencies for this position. In addition, the ANM is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skills to properly use equipment and maintain clinical skills applicable to the area of assignment.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Pay Scale: N01P
Work Schedule: Various tour of duty to include off-tours and weekend.
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

• Responsibilities include performing general surgical operations, outpatient ambulatory surgical procedures, outpatient, and inpatient general surgery consultations.
• The general surgeon is expected to follow each patient through the full continuum of care to include admissions, discharges, performing histories and physicals, assisting in the coordination of diagnostic tests and procedures prior to surgery, education and counseling of the patient and family members.
• The General Surgeon assures the provision of high quality and safe patient care both in and outside the operating room.
• Clinical management and organization of General Surgery assessment and preparation of patients for surgery.
• Initial evaluation and overall workup of general surgery patients.
• Informs veterans to the risks as well as benefits of upcoming surgical procedures.
• Enters notes electronically in a paperless medical record system.
• Provision of appropriate post-operative care.
• Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities.
• Committee membership.
• Understands and abides by the Medical Bylaws of this facility.
• Other duties as assigned.