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In this role, the Nursing Assistant will be assigned patients with complex nursing needs, requiring both routine and occasionally unpredictable care demands. The NAs contribution will directly impact the quality of life and well-being of our patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care.

These duties may include but are not limited to:

• Initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable populations.
• Maintain good communication with Nurse Manager, nursing staff and facility staff. Serve as a liaison between Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Nursing Assistant peers.
• Communicate orally with residents' families, interdisciplinary team, and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Functions as a NA on assigned shift, notifies shift RN, LPN, and other NAs of changes in nursing department, in resident's condition, and relay any problems to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager ensuring effective communication, during shift change.
• Demonstrates interdepartmental teamwork, collaborates with interdisciplinary team, during interdisciplinary meetings to promote better outcomes for residents.
• Participates in orientation and training, responsible for maintaining all annual skills competencies for NAs.
• Makes environmental, dignity, and safety rounds.
• Participates in hourly rounding to prevent falls, meet resident's needs, and enhance the well being of all residents in the CLC.
• Recognize and react to emergent resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance, such as calling for help, utilizing the VOCERA badge, when a patient has fallen.
• Document and complete resident Caribou ADL notes daily for each shift.
• Complete chart audits for Oral Care and Caribou ADL notes.

Major duties for the Lead Police Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Leads a unit or team of employees and distributes/balances workload in accordance with established workflow or job specialization;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Questions victims and witnesses at the scene of an incident;
• Issues citations for personally observed violations of the law, rules, or regulations;
• Assists victims of accidents or assaults by providing first aid, etc.;
• Obtains statements from persons involved in or who has witnessed an accident;
• Pursues and apprehends person fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest while on VA property;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Pay: Per service/Flat Rate
$2,100 flat rate for non-critical care
$3,000 flat rate for critical care
Be advised, you cannot make more than $300,000 in a calendar year.

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: Fee Basis, per service as needed.

This Pain Management (PM) will work collaboratively within the Integrated Pain Care Clinic across service lines including surgery, rehabilitation, specialty medicine, and primary care. They are responsible for participating in and/or managing all aspects of a Pain Management Program to include clinical, administrative, academic and research components. Duties will include:

• Participating in the development and modification of the Pain Management Program including the provision of interventional procedures requiring informed consent and pre-screening as well as procedural aftercare.
• Provisioning of comprehensive pain management, consultative services including pharmacological, behavioral, physical, and procedural care.
• Training in Ultrasound Guided injections is preferred.
• Addiction expertise is preferred

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to well-qualified candidates.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Yes Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive.

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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provide.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

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Associate Service Chief-Pharmacy Operations GS-14

Duties include but are not limited to the following description:

The Associate Service Chief-Pharmacy Operations reports directly to the Chief, Pharmacy Service and is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of comprehensive acute and ambulatory care pharmacy activities and services which promote effective utilization of all resources. This includes patient care, research, quality assurance and performance improvement and pharmacoeconomics to improve the care and treatment of patients utilizing all services of VA Connecticut Healthcare System. In the absence of the Associate Chiefs, Acute and Ambulatory Care, the Associate Chief is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to the clinical and educational pharmacy programs at VACT. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively function with health care professionals and all pharmacy and VACT staff. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.
• Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.
• Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs.
• Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff.

Functions:

• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimen for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and documents/maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Documents and maintain all quality control, maintenance, and corrective action logs; performs instrument to instrument correlations, new reagents and control validations and all other technical procedures required to maintain laboratory compliance.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system (LIS) and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system (LIS).
• Performs review of manually entered laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly. Tracks down "missing" tubes, samples and follows protocol for reordering tests with appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.
• Successfully performs proficiency surveys, linearity studies and other intra-laboratory proficiency activities to maintain competency which is rotated through all technical staff performing the test.
• When equipment, control and/or calibrator problems present themselves, is able to troubleshoot and work with the manufacturer's hotline technicians to correct repairable problems. Documents corrective action in "corrective action logs. Performs and documents daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on analyzers.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities by collecting and reporting data as requested by the supervisor or performance improvement coordinator.
• Medical Technologists trained as primary operators assume all the responsibilities and primary operator duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintains records and documentation in compliance with required rules and regulations of regulatory and accrediting agencies and organizations.
• Assists the Supervisors in ensuring proper preparation for inspections and accreditation by the applicable accrediting agencies: i.e, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Assists Supervisors in maintaining and ordering, as needed, inventory and supplies required to efficiently operate the sections.
• Reviews all new procedures, initially and annually thereafter, documenting knowledge of and that they follow the procedure. Adapts to new instrumentation and new procedures.
• Accessions patient orders, performs phlebotomy and collects samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Performs, documents and completes all competency assessments, mandatory education, training, and TMS training in a timely manner.
• Maintains licensure/certification through continuing education activities, if applicable.
• Performs other related duties within technical capacity as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintains effective written and oral communication with all VA personnel, medical staff, patients, and the public.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and wise decision-making skills through testing and reporting of laboratory results.
• Plans and utilizes time wisely in order to ensure accurate and timely reporting of laboratory tests.
• Performs effectively and efficiently under crisis situation.

This position performs the full range of supervisory duties and is responsible for the overall supervision of the section(s) specified. This includes conducting interviews, recommending appointment, evaluating work performance, counseling of employees whose performance is marginal or unsatisfactory, and initiating disciplinary actions when necessary, hearing and resolving complaints from employees. Collaborates with other supervisors in completing the laboratory scheduling process and adjusts staffing levels or work procedures. This position assures that all employees under supervision are aware of and abide by the appropriate hospital and laboratory safety regulations. Responsible for maintaining the work area in a clean environment appropriate for the section. Supervises the clinical training experiences of technical and professional level phlebotomy training programs to fulfill education and professional requirements. Ensures staff members complete the current mandatory hours of continuing education. Trains lower grade phlebotomy health technicians in the use of new procedures and instrumentation. Assists employee in obtaining continuing education and determining their training needs. Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff upon initial test
performance and annually thereafter. Ensures a team approach to daily work and promotes problem solving among the staff. Accepts and resolves technical problems that cannot be solved at a lower level and rarely refers problems to a higher authority. Provides input into laboratory
quality monitors, provides data as required, and follows-up for compliance.

Applies knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques and phlebotomy equipment in selection of the phlebotomy site, taking into consideration the condition of the patient, age group, and the type of test requested. Selects proper vacutainer tubes for testing using various sized needles, and/or butterfly collection devices to collect appropriate specimens. Establishes proper identity of all patients, ensures accountability of specimens by proper and complete labeling with patient's name and identification and initials all tubes drawn.

This position follows standard precautions in the use of personal protection equipment and complies with other Medical Center infection control requirements and the handling and disposal of biohazardous materials. Organizes work in the collection room to ensure optimal patient flow. Keeps phlebotomy work areas, carts, and storages clean, well-stocked and organized with supplies. Rotate supplies as needed. Remove expired supplies. Complete weekend duty list. Answers telephone in the main laboratory assist with collection questions and refer other question to the medical technologist on duty. May be occasionally assigned to perform Stat/On Demand blood draws. The incumbent is responsible for the integrity of the sample. Sample integrity requires 1) appropriate sample submitted for testing, 2) adequate volume of same, 3) correct tube 2 type 4) correct storage and packing of sample, 5) sample is free of contaminants which may compromise the reporting of results, and 6) correct collection of the presence of an intravenous infusion site. The Health Technician performs blood drawing in a courteous manner and monitors the patient throughout the collection process, ensuring patient safety, observing blood flow, adequate mixing of specimen, and confirming blood flow stops at appropriate time. Possesses proficiency in phlebotomy, being able to draw all but the most difficult patients and follows proper procedures for redrawing blood. Must complete the urine drug screen and blood draw quickly to produce quality specimens. Administers first aid, if necessary, to counteract unfavorable patient reactions. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served. In patient emergencies, completes appropriate alert notifications, or initiates emergency patient treatment procedures, to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other basic patient support functions. Monitors patients or directs monitoring of patients during and after procedures. Provides training and guidance in phlebotomy techniques to intern students, volunteers, medical technologist and new hires when directed. Record workload data is required for turnaround times and STAT's.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Phlebotomy)/PD083450
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging table.
• Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures.
• Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary.
• Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.
• Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.
• Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols.
• Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging table.
• Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures.
• Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary.
• Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.
• Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.
• Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols.
• Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed. The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

He/she engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The Nurse Manger contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental designs, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. He/she maintains knowledge ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

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: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: As determined by administration.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The Staff General Dentist serves as a practicing dental provider that performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.

The staff general dentist shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. He/she is fully mentally and physically capable of performing these essential functions of a general dentist without impairment. Specifically, the provider should possess the procedural expertise and competency to perform the following:

1. Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
2. Diagnose pathological or irregular era( conditions.
3. Administer local anesthesia,
4. Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth.
5. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth,
6. Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures.
7. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns and fixed bridge work.
8. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth.
9. Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures.

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based gender-specific care to primary care patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. This nurse provides direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. The selectee 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. 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.

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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lifecycle management of all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support.
• Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments including but not limited to Facilities Management Service (FMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Patient Safety, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Logistics, Contracting, Informatics, and Environmental Management Service (EMS). Specific tasks include but are not limited to incoming inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and planning for end of life replacement in conjunction with clinical services. Utilizes common test equipment including, but not limited to patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, test phantoms, electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory body requirements, the Office of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Documentation of Services policies and guidelines, and other VA requirements.
• Applies basic networking principles to resolve medical system communication issues including, but not limited to, node to server failures. Adheres to VA Medical Device Cyber Security policies and procedures in pre-procurement, during system implementation, and throughout the life of the system.
• As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels.
• Investigates, remediates and documents Repairable Medical Device (RMD) recalls and safety alerts issued through the VA Alerts and Recall Management System (ARMS) within established timeframes. Participates in local safety improvement processes such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), safety work groups, and Environment of Care Rounds. Identifies hazards during routine job performance and takes action to ensure they are addressed and corrected.
• Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.
• May be tasked with leading and managing installation or upgrade projects for medical devices and systems. This includes but is not limited to pre-implementation planning and coordination with end users, vendors, and other onsite support staff (OIT, Informatics, SPS, etc.)
• Additional duties are performed as assigned by supervisor related to maintenance, remediation, and tracking of medical systems (action items, special projects, etc.) to meet mission critical requirements. May be asked to assist in other administrative duties as well, including participating in hiring panels.

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

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Facility EDRP Coordinator: Hannah Neilson @ hannah.neilson@va.gov

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

A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to:

• Providing occupational health services at the West Haven VA Medical Center/VA Connecticut Health Care, VHA employees.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating work related injury or illness with an ongoing emphasis on planning and evaluating strategies for prevention and risk reduction.
• Providing limited primary care for non-work related illnesses such as blood pressure checks, smoking cessation interventions, or brief counseling on stress management to enable the employee to remain on the job, if possible, and to reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases to other staff and/or patients.
• Conducting pre-placement physicals to determine potential employees' fitness for duty, completing fitness for duty exams on existing employees, and making recommendations to Human Resources regarding the need for restrictions or accommodations.
• Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality care, patient education, participate in research activities, and assist employees in acute and chronic rehabilitation techniques.
• Conducting comprehensive histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, initiating consults and referrals, prescribing medications, and serving as a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Serving on NFSG VA HCS, VISN, and/or national committees and assisting in thedevelopment, evaluation, and communication of occupational health related policies and standards in accordance with VHA directives, NFSG VA HCS policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), State regulations, and any other applicable rules or regulations.

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

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) IV Chief Nurse - Medical Director practices in the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Service, under the direction of the Chief of CBOC, in concert with the Chief of Staff. They provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and advancing the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Chief APN- Medical Director executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or disciplines and influence the organization's mission and health care. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Executive leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for assigned CBOC and programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. The Chief APN- Medical Director is responsible for leadership of clinical and administrative staff, supervise other supervisors within the clinic with direct responsibility for primary care, mental health, laboratory, social work and matrixed responsibility for logistics of other clinical services residing within the CBOC. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relates effectively with customers, families and the community. Provides input in the strategic plan, budget, mission, operations, and policy development. Utilizes current trends and relevant theories in an analytical framework to implement, and measure activities to achieve clinical and administrative goals. Evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing clinical operations. Serves as a consultant to staff in areas of expertise. Demonstrates grade-appropriate, consistent critical thinking skills. Support staff participation in interdisciplinary work groups. Fosters a climate for practice that enhances job satisfaction through mutual responsibility for productivity and quality improvement. Manages planned and imposed change effectively, assisting staff within the service to move through the change process. Assesses, implements, and evaluates professional standards of clinical practice and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory bodies. Leads within a High-Reliability Organization (HRO) framework.


Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Onnie.Green@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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, 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: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc