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• Protects property and equipment against trespass, theft, fire, and accidental or willful damage and destruction.
• Conducts periodic established foot (interior/perimeter) and vehicle (parking lots/facility access roads) patrols to detect physical security breaches and trespassing, to include checking and/or securing sensitive areas.
• Monitors personnel access into restricted areas (e.g. pharmacy, warehouses, etc.) manually and by CCTV and the access control systems.
• Alerts supervisor of suspicious activities, unauthorized entry, fires, or other hazards. Serves as a member of the Fire Response Team, responds during External and Internal disasters and responds to code Blues (medical emergency).
• Monitors access to premises by verifying authorization using locally established badge and vehicle registration systems. Spot checks badges, registrations, supply requisitions, property passes, etc., to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Writes accurate, clear and legible incident reports and documents investigatory steps and results.

The individual works in the mental health clinic during regular business hours but may be required to work an irregular tour of duty, weekends, depending on the needs of the service and participate in social work coverage to the medical center off tour.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities: Completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments for participants. This requires knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology, diagnostic categories, and chart review.
• Reviews assessments completed by others, and obtains missing information from providers, patients, and medical records.
• The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge Mental Health Suite treatment planning software.
• The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge of VISTA/CPRS. Must keep abreast of the various changes made within these programs and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of information in these clinical records.
• Provides clinical and case-management services through face to face meetings, and via telephone and video technology.
• Conducts telephone calls and writes letters for the purpose of outreach for new patients, patients who cancel appts, patients who are 'no-shows' and other others.
• Provides psycho-education, support, counseling and/or psychotherapeutic intervention for emotional, psychiatric and psychosocial problems. This includes the development of an appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with other providers.
• Provides social work consultation to Primary Care providers, other Mental Health clinicians and team members in the development of individual treatment plans. This includes coordinating treatment and communicating with other services to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
• The incumbent communicates evaluations & recommendations to treatment team members.
• The incumbent develops community resources & coordinates these resources in the interest of the Veteran & his/her family.
• The incumbent specializes in staff development & patient education in the area of mental health treatment.
• The incumbent might participate in on-going research and program evaluations. The incumbent may, as appropriate, supervises the practice of social work students, or less experienced social worker.
• The incumbent will participate in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the service manager.
• The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining accurate record of relevant trainings and participate in continuing education in accordance with VA policies and state licensure. The Social Worker has the ability to evaluate his/her own practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. The Social Worker will complete all mandatory VA trainings in a timely manner.
• The incumbent will fulfill ethical responsibilities to Veterans, colleagues and VA in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics, VHA Code of Ethics, and local Ethics policies, which includes but is not limited to compliance with all laws and regulations related to confidentiality and release of information, and protecting Veterans' personal identifying information.
• The incumbent documents in the patient's medical record in accordance with Social Work and medical center policies, and the requirements of The Joint Commission. This may include a Social Work screening and/or development of a biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan within the time frame required by Social Work service standards. Progress notes are timely and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Outcomes are evaluated and documented. The incumbent will ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.
• Incumbent will demonstrate knowledge and utilization of Evidence Based Treatment, Measurement Based Treatment and contemporary treatment concepts/modalities widely recognized as valid in Social Work, Psychology and Psychiatry professions.
• Accepts other assignments as delegated by the Outpatient Psychiatry Department Program Manager and the Outpatient Social Work Supervisor.

• Preparing the clinical environment, which may include preparing medical and telecommunications equipment to be used for clinical examination and treatment.
• Serving as a telepresenter within scope of practice during clinical video telehealth (CVT) and VA Video Connect (VVC) encounters.
• Serving as an imager and clinical data manager for store and forward telehealth (SFT) clinical encounters.
• Taking measures to ensure patient care is delivered safely by following appropriate procedures for inventory management, cleaning of clinical equipment and the care environment while following all patient safety guidelines, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensuring that patient privacy is protected by complying with all information security and patient privacy regulations.
• Receiving and scheduling requests for simple and complex intra-facility, and inter- facility telehealth appointments using an electronic resource-based scheduling system.
• Monitoring and maintaining schedules of rooms, patients, technologies, clinical providers and presenters as needed to ensure efficient telehealth operations.
• Configuring, installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, and performing minor routine maintenance of assigned telehealth technology.
• Ensuring assigned telehealth technologies are managed appropriately to include inventory, secure, ready for use, and accounted for by preparing and tracking maintenance work orders, information systems, inventory records, and communicating with the National Telehealth Technology Help Desk to facilitate troubleshooting, repair, and coordination of replacement equipment as necessary.
• Maintaining regular contact with other staff members and the Facility Telehealth Coordinator to work out process issues, equipment needs, problems, data collection and any other logistical issues.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

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


Duties of the ICC Chief:

The Associate Chief of Staff for Rehabilitation, Extended Care, and Diagnostics (REC-D) Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Service provides oversight of clinical and non-clinical staff and operations across a variety of locations including the main medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for overall REC-D ICC clinical and administrative operations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing strategic plans, policies, procedures, and organizational structures required to fulfill the service line's mission
• Collaborating with clinical and administrative operations and program/section managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for the ICC are established and met
• Ensuring all residency, intern, and fellowship training program mandates are met in coordination with discipline service chiefs and program coordinators
• Providing leadership, coordination, and direction to the entire REC-D ICC to achieve optimal utilization of available resources
• Responsible for staffing, work assignments, budget, oversight of the clinical services provided, establishing and maintaining service line certifications and audit preparations for the REC-D programs, and oversight of program operations
• Expected Administrative to Clinical time in this role is approximately 50/50

• Assist HR Specialist and/or supervisory officials by performing technical and administrative work in support of position classification programs and functions by locating, reviewing, retrieving, and summarizing information from classification standards and position descriptions.
• Assist HR Specialist and/or supervisory officials by performing technical and administrative work in support of recruitment and placement programs by developing and issuing vacancy announcements; screening applications to determine completeness and basic eligibility.
• Assist HR Specialist and/or supervisory official by performing technical and administrative work in support of employee and labor relations programs by interviewing employees and/or managers to obtain background information regarding specific incidents; summarizing relevant facts for HR Specialist. Perform work in support of employee benefit programs.
• Verify current background investigations meet IHS's minimum requirements including capturing applicant's fingerprints, biometric information, and photo. Obtains acceptable I-9 documents.

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

Position reports to the Operating Room/GI Endoscopy/Anesthesia Interventional pain Nurse manager. This position is specifically in the Operating Room within the perioperative care center. Position mandatory rotate to Interventional radiology/special procedures. Position rotates to other clinical areas within perioperative care center.

The OR Registered Nurse will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide efficient and effective perioperative nursing care to patient.
• Maintain surgical services in accordance with competency standards.
• Complete all physician orders, administer medications, and conduct treatments and tests for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with patient care in recovery room, procedure room and operating room.
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for assigned patient.
• Execute proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment to ensure safety of operating staff and patient.
• Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Communicate continuously with operating team and other medical staff to meet needs for patient care.
• Assist in ordering, storing and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies.
• Prepare operating room with surgical equipment, sterile, linens and supplies that will be needed during surgery.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in operating room.
• Prepare patients including cleaning and disinfecting body areas for surgery.
• Prepare timely and accurate records of patient history and recovery charts.

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

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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components
• 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
• executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care

Duties include but not limited to:

• Performs Healthcare Planning/Design Management - The position determines the requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System, inclusive of the parent site, as well as off-site locations under the auspice of the Healthcare System, whether VA owned or leased. Project needs are determined for the organization down to the department level based on a broad array of guidelines, standards, regulatory requirements and mission priorities. The position evaluates how to accomplish the requirements of the project and determines the associated risks necessary to complete the construction within the healthcare facility and identify ways to mitigate project risk. A unique task of a Healthcare Engineer during the construction phase of a project is to minimize the impact to patient care operations, and in many cases, to ensure patients are able to continue to be cared for in a safe and secure manner due to the inability for the medical center to stop seeing patients during the construction phase of a project The position is responsible for determining what temporary means and methods are necessary to be executed to reduce any risk of danger to patients or staff while a standard of medical care is met for all patients. A detailed knowledge of healthcare operations is required to include how utilities and services support healthcare operations for each type of care provided.
• Manages Healthcare Design and Construction Administration - The position uses independent seasoned engineering judgment in evaluating and performing scheduling and layout of operations, inspection, and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction. Responsible for reviewing contractor submittals, contractor change order requests, assuring project compliance with drawings and specifications, administering A/E and VA Headquarters review processes, assuring safety practices, and making sound engineering recommendations to appropriate leadership for action. Coordinating and overseeing work in a healthcare environment requires the incumbent to have knowledge of complex medical systems and is responsible to coordinate work while keeping patients safe and the medical facility operational.
• Performs Healthcare Construction Management and Post Project Activities - The position provides direction and guidance to the contractor tor construction within the facility. Provides approvals on means and methods performance of work and how it is conducted within a medical environment to ensure impacts of the construction does not impact patient care operation or provides a risk to patients or staff. The position provides training and guidance to the contractor to improve the contractor's ability to work within the medical facility requirements and confinements to better perform the scope of work. Daily discussions and safety reviews are conducted by the incumbent to ensure the contractor is working within the medical center's difficult environment and requirements to minimize any risk of danger to patients and staff. This training and guidance provided to the contractor working within the medical facility environment often involves Infection Controls measures to be followed during construction, fire safety, dust mitigation, noise mitigation, vibration mitigation, and any other possible impact to patient care that could be caused by the construction progress of the project.
• Medical Infrastructure Planning - The position assists on the medical center construction projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies. This includes site preparation for medical equipment, station level projects, non-recurring maintenance projects, and minor construction project designs. Infrastructure planning support often involves conceptual design, as well as very detailed planning activities.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Assists the Assistant Director in responsibilities as chair or facilitator of various committees/task forces, etc., coordinating meeting schedules.
Setting meeting location arrangements, preparing agenda, minutes and distributing necessary information needed.
Control the Assistant Director's activity schedule, establishing priorities, sets-up, reschedules or refuses appointments, accepts or declines invitations to meetings, arranges representation by a subordinate official when that is desirable.
Receives visitors and telephone calls to the Assistant Director, determines nature of call or visit.
Making travel arrangements, preparing vouchers, typing duties, screening incoming telephone calls, and visitors.
Instruct and assist other secretaries in all level subordinate offices concerning correspondence procedures, time and leave procedures, travel and various report requirements.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Tour of duty is based on organizational needs
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
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#: Secretary (OA)/PD135130 and PD13638-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Performs such responsibilities but is not limited to, the quality monitoring of pharmacy services, consultation for personnel issues, accreditation standards and clinical services, provision of recommendations regarding appropriate staffing numbers and equipment purchases, compliance with the Service Unit policies and procedures such as formulary adherence and overall continuity of pharmaceutical care between the outlying clinics.
• Assures pharmacy control measures are in place including security of relevant pharmaceutical agents such as controlled substances
• Manages financial and budgetary matters relating to the pharmacy including pharmacy procurement, acquisition, and billing issues.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services to inpatient and outpatient units.
• Oversees coordinates, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates the work unit.
• Creates schedules, work plans, performance assessment plans, performance improvement plans, applies disciplinary action, counsels staff, recruits and hires staff, prepares position descriptions and other hiring documents, determines awards for staff, conducts performance evaluations, conducts workforce development activities, trains and orients staff, assigns work. and performs related supervisory duties.
• Reviews and makes decisions on leave requests as the leave granting official.

• Performs such responsibilities but is not limited to, the quality monitoring of pharmacy services, consultation for personnel issues, accreditation standards and clinical services, provision of recommendations regarding appropriate staffing numbers and equipment purchases, compliance with the Service Unit policies and procedures such as formulary adherence and overall continuity of pharmaceutical care between the outlying clinics.
• Assures pharmacy control measures are in place including security of relevant pharmaceutical agents such as controlled substances
• Manages financial and budgetary matters relating to the pharmacy including pharmacy procurement, acquisition, and billing issues.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services to inpatient and outpatient units.
• Oversees coordinates, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates the work unit.
• Creates schedules, work plans, performance assessment plans, performance improvement plans, applies disciplinary action, counsels staff, recruits and hires staff, prepares position descriptions and other hiring documents, determines awards for staff, conducts performance evaluations, conducts workforce development activities, trains and orients staff, assigns work. and performs related supervisory duties.
• Reviews and makes decisions on leave requests as the leave granting official.

The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented
conditions that may impact the patient's health status. The incumbent will complete approved templates and tools, such as the outpatient intake form, normal result notes, and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency.

Mental Health Services: The incumbent assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB). The incumbent performs duties focused on communication techniques required to complete the questioners and templates approved for use in any outpatient clinical setting, including active listening, restating, and mirroring. The incumbent will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient while promoting a sense of worth and dignity under the supervision of the licensed personnel.

Clinical Tasks: The incumbent assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. The incumbent assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits.

• Performs venipuncture according to written protocols to ensure proper collection, labeling, handling and delivery of blood specimens to the lab.
• Uses aseptic technique to obtain blood cultures and performing EKGs.
• Observes and monitors 1:1 situation while maintaining a safe environment and observing universal precautions.
• Cares for patients in isolation utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Transports patients to required destinations (including the morgue).

The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented
conditions that may impact the patient's health status. The incumbent will complete approved templates and tools, such as the outpatient intake form, normal result notes, and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency.

Mental Health Services: The incumbent assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB). The incumbent performs duties focused on communication techniques required to complete the questioners and templates approved for use in any outpatient clinical setting, including active listening, restating, and mirroring. The incumbent will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient while promoting a sense of worth and dignity under the supervision of the licensed personnel.

Clinical Tasks: The incumbent assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. The incumbent assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits.

• Performs venipuncture according to written protocols to ensure proper collection, labeling, handling and delivery of blood specimens to the lab.
• Uses aseptic technique to obtain blood cultures and performing EKGs.
• Observes and monitors 1:1 situation while maintaining a safe environment and observing universal precautions.
• Cares for patients in isolation utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Transports patients to required destinations (including the morgue).