Total 1,049 job vacancies in 490 ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION MD

• Directs the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program across the WCHCS System.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing by Chairing the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) team and oversees Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB).
• Coordinates the inter/multidisciplinary Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams including the DBC and the ETAT.
• Demonstrates experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
• Forms and maintains a cohesive team of staff from a variety of disciplines and supervisory chains of authority to ensure targeted and evidence-based efforts to promote the safety of beneficiaries and personnel of the WCHCS.
• Maintains a close partnership with the national WVPP.
• Aligns local program implementation with national best practice guidelines.
• Seeks national guidance regarding disruptive individuals in the workplace, behavior risk and threat management recommendations, and strategies to promote a culture of safety in VHA.
• Maintains a close working relationship with community partners in public safety and organizational safety.
• Provides the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action.
• Conducts all required Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Provides regular clinical supervision to team.
• Establishes and clearly communicate guidelines and performance expectations for the WVPP members.
  • Provides quarterly updates to the Clinical Executive Board and submit WVPP-related work products directly to the Chief of Staff and/or Facility Director.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources, makes referrals to the community and other government agencies as appropriate, and coordinates services.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds.
• Manages practices and oversees the day-to-day business of the inter/multidisciplinary committees that reviews incidents of Patient-Generated Disruptive Behaviors, Visitor-Generated Disruptive Behaviors, and Employee-Generated Disruptive Behaviors.
• Conducts and delegates behavioral threat assessments to inform recommendations for individualized risk management strategies; consulting with VA Providers, clinical staff and DBC and ETAT members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the DBC and ETAT.
• Ensures ongoing training of team members in evidence- based threat assessment and threat management practice. The Program Coordinator collaborates with leadership to ensure facility policies are compliant with The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, and OSHA requirements regarding workplace violence prevention training.

• Directs the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program across the WCHCS System.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing by Chairing the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) team and oversees Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB).
• Coordinates the inter/multidisciplinary Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams including the DBC and the ETAT.
• Demonstrates experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
• Forms and maintains a cohesive team of staff from a variety of disciplines and
  supervisory chains of authority to ensure targeted and evidence-based efforts to promote the safety of beneficiaries and personnel of the WCHCS.
• Maintains a close partnership with the national WVPP.
• Aligns local program implementation with national best practice guidelines.
• Seeks national guidance regarding disruptive individuals in the workplace, behavior risk and threat management recommendations, and strategies to promote a culture of safety in VHA.
• Maintains a close working relationship with community partners in public safety and organizational safety.
• Provides the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action.
• Conducts all required Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Provides regular clinical supervision to team.
• Establishes and clearly communicate guidelines and performance expectations for the WVPP members.
• Provides quarterly updates to the Clinical Executive Board and submit WVPP-related work products directly to the Chief of Staff and/or Facility Director.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources, makes referrals to the community and other government agencies as appropriate, and coordinates services.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds.
• Manages practices and oversees the day-to-day business of the inter/multidisciplinary committees that reviews incidents of Patient-Generated Disruptive Behaviors, Visitor-Generated Disruptive Behaviors, and Employee-Generated Disruptive Behaviors.
• Conducts and delegates behavioral threat assessments to inform recommendations for individualized risk management strategies; consulting with VA Providers, clinical staff and DBC and ETAT members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the DBC and ETAT.
• Ensures ongoing training of team members in evidence- based threat assessment and threat management practice. The Program Coordinator collaborates with leadership to ensure facility policies are compliant with The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, and OSHA requirements regarding workplace violence prevention
  training.

• Directs the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program across the WCHCS System.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing by Chairing the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) team and oversees Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior.
• Obtains and maintains PMDB Certified Trainer status.
• Manages computer-based flagging systems for identifying potentially violent or dangerous veteran patients, including annual review and maintaining a record of all patient flag reviews.
• Interfaces with WCHCS Police, Officer of the Inspector General and Coordinated Care Programs to manage patients with disruptive behavior.
• Provides expert consultation with WCHCS treatment providers regarding management of disruptive patients.
• Leads a Team of Administrative and Clinical Executives including Human Resource Employee Relations/Labor Relations representative, Executive Office representative, Chief of Police or other senior level representative, Registered Nurse, and representative from local union and labor bargaining unit to assess, triage and manage employee ­generated disruptive behavior.
• Supervises the (PMDB) coordinator.
• Plans the provision of services with a patient centered vision (in alignment with VHA guidelines and policies) so as to enhance patient education and shared decision making.
• Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service.
• Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness, efficiency and overall productivity.
• Provides a full range of psychological services, including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
• Provides clinical consultation and clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training including Nurses, Social Workers, RT, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, and Psychologists.
• Serves on Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represents the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments.

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• Directs the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program across the WCHCS System.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing by Chairing the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA) team and oversees Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior.
• Obtains and maintains PMDB Certified Trainer status.
• Manages computer-based flagging systems for identifying potentially violent or dangerous veteran patients, including annual review and maintaining a record of all patient flag reviews.
• Interfaces with WCHCS Police, Officer of the Inspector General and Coordinated Care Programs to manage patients with disruptive behavior.
• Provides expert consultation with WCHCS treatment providers regarding management of disruptive patients.
• Leads a Team of Administrative and Clinical Executives including Human Resource Employee Relations/Labor Relations representative, Executive Office representative, Chief of Police or other senior level representative, Registered Nurse, and representative from local union and labor bargaining unit to assess, triage and manage employee ­generated disruptive behavior.
• Supervises the (PMDB) coordinator.
• Plans the provision of services with a patient centered vision (in alignment with VHA guidelines and policies) so as to enhance patient education and shared decision making.
• Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service.
• Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness, efficiency and overall productivity.
• Provides a full range of psychological services, including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
• Provides clinical consultation and clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training including Nurses, Social Workers, RT, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, and Psychologists.
• Serves on Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represents the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments.

-Evaluates the adequacy of each completed authorization form.
-Screens each request for information to determine urgency and assures that most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems.
-Greets veterans/visitors and assists them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
-Applies public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
-Processes all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
-Evaluates validity of each request. Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Ensures that proper authorization exists before release is made. Processes the request to the requesting agency or individual. Inputs all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
-Receives and directs callers and visitors. Receives and/or gives out forms and assists visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents. Responds to questions from patients concerning services. Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information. Inquiries vary widely and information given requires explanation of office functions, describing specific requirements, providing basic instructions, or a similar degree of detail.
-Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locates materials that would verify information given. Reviews paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests, etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
-Composes responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Selects and compiles information from health records and prepares correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters. Ensures the information released is limited to what is specifically authorized and to the person or agency designated to receive it.
-Composes detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone. Determines extent and tone of replies independently.
-Resolves conflicting or inconsistent information found on initial requests. This involves dealing with patients and/or third parties to resolve discrepancies, sorting out errors and reconstructing past transactions, cases or events, or finding alternative sources of information.
-Replies to vague, incomplete, or ambiguous inquires by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems. Inquiries are usually presented by patients or third parties who are not sure what information they are looking for or do not know how to identify it by title. Finds alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided sketchy or inaccurate information.
-Processes Social Security requests for health information using ROI software. Downloads VistA Imaging documents and ROI software documents onto a secure Network Drive. Accesses the secured Social Security Web page and uploads the documents to the Web portal. Transfers the confirmation codes to the ROI software package and closes the requests in both the ROI and Social Security packages.
-Completes and processes routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives. Processing must be accomplished within established time standards. Accurately enters all requests into the ROI software with necessary information for each request for health information. Completes necessary transactions for deposit of money collected from subpoenas, legal fees, and processing fees for release of information to individuals and insurance companies.

Work Schedule: M-F; 08:00AM - 4:30PM MST
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 53032-0, 53033-0, 53034-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

-Evaluates the adequacy of each completed authorization form.
-Screens each request for information to determine urgency and assures that most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems.
-Greets veterans/visitors and assists them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
-Applies public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
-Processes all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
-Evaluates validity of each request. Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Ensures that proper authorization exists before release is made. Processes the request to the requesting agency or individual. Inputs all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
-Receives and directs callers and visitors. Receives and/or gives out forms and assists visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents. Responds to questions from patients concerning services. Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information. Inquiries vary widely and information given requires explanation of office functions, describing specific requirements, providing basic instructions, or a similar degree of detail.
-Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locates materials that would verify information given. Reviews paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests, etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
-Composes responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Selects and compiles information from health records and prepares correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters. Ensures the information released is limited to what is specifically authorized and to the person or agency designated to receive it.
-Composes detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone. Determines extent and tone of replies independently.
-Resolves conflicting or inconsistent information found on initial requests. This involves dealing with patients and/or third parties to resolve discrepancies, sorting out errors and reconstructing past transactions, cases or events, or finding alternative sources of information.
-Replies to vague, incomplete, or ambiguous inquires by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems. Inquiries are usually presented by patients or third parties who are not sure what information they are looking for or do not know how to identify it by title. Finds alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided sketchy or inaccurate information.
-Processes Social Security requests for health information using ROI software. Downloads VistA Imaging documents and ROI software documents onto a secure Network Drive. Accesses the secured Social Security Web page and uploads the documents to the Web portal. Transfers the confirmation codes to the ROI software package and closes the requests in both the ROI and Social Security packages.
-Completes and processes routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives. Processing must be accomplished within established time standards. Accurately enters all requests into the ROI software with necessary information for each request for health information. Completes necessary transactions for deposit of money collected from subpoenas, legal fees, and processing fees for release of information to individuals and insurance companies.

Work Schedule: M-F; 08:00AM - 4:30PM MST
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 53032-0, 53033-0, 53034-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The incumbent serves as the Regional Education Administrator and has broad responsibility for the organization, development, maintenance, and evaluation of all institution education programs within their region. Incumbent coordinates and is accountable for programs involving GED literacy, high school, post-secondary, adult continuing education, English as a second language, occupational education, libraries, leisure time activities, inmate wellness, special projects, community liaison, pre-release, and related activities. Provides guidance and recommendations to all relevant department heads in obtaining maximum results and in building model educational programs and facilities.

The incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the education and recreation program areas and must keep current on goals and objectives of the region and Bureau of Prisons.

• Manages Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) billets, indoctrinations, debriefings.
• Processes badge requests and monitors the security access control point. Ensure entrants have been vetted, have visitor requests in place prior to access the facility.
• Verifies and tracks personnel security clearances through the Defense Information System for Security. Responsible for maintaining employee’s personnel security record.
• Prepare and maintain security correspondence, records of official reports, inspections and surveys to ensure the facility is in compliance with all regulations.
• Evaluates all Sensitive Compartmented Information security programs requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) IAW Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, DoD manuals, and other agencies regulations.
• Serves as the Communication Security (COMSEC) Custodian and a liaison for the COMSEC program.
• Conduct security, vulnerability and risk assessments of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and provide recommendations.
• Performs the administration, operational oversight, and implementation of the Personnel Security (PERSEC) for the planning of all relevant security activities.
• Prepares and maintains security correspondence, records of official reports, inspections and surveys to ensure the facility is in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinates with headquarters and other security agencies to provide Physical Security Vulnerability Assessments.

• Plan and schedule the work of the section.
• Review project progress, including contract modifications.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion to maintain project schedules.
• Implement standard methods and procedures used throughout the district in managing projects, funds, and customer expectations.

The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

Curriculum

Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.

Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.

Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.

Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.

Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.

Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Indoor and Outdoor Environment

Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.

Sets up displays and bulletin boards.

Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Interactions and Relationships

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.

Supervision of Children and Youth

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.

Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Parent and Employee Communication

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.

Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.

Participates in conferences with parents and employees.

Assessment

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning.

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.

Compliance

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Major Duties Include but are not limited too:

• Serves as the Medical Center's Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) Manager leading in developing and implementing a viable GEMS (ISO) program at the Medical Center, its four VA Clinics (located in Colorado and Utah) three additional leased facilities and one Community Living Center.
• Meets with top management regarding administrative matters on behalf of the Service chief and Section Chiefs regarding GEMS program.
• Oversees a variety of administrative programs, including the distribution and dissemination of incoming mail, internal controls, records management, publication and forms management, and timesheets.
• Directs administrative support services to ensure that inquiries, correspondence, and actions
  for the area of responsibility are addressed appropriately.
• Serves as primary interface with Federal and State of Colorado and City/County of Grand Junction environmental regulators on all environmental compliance and management issues and topics and permits at the Medical facility.
• Assures that all the Environmental Memorandums and procedures are current and applicable, including annual safety plans and review, environmental plans and Medical Center Memorandums and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reviews and evaluates completed staff actions (memos, reports, studies, fact sheets, information papers) for overall quality of the document, appropriate levels of coordination, consistency, logic, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with policy.
• Contacts the originating office to recommend changes, etc. before documents are forwarded to higher levels.
• Implements administrative policies and procedures for facility-wide areas of responsibility.
• Proposes improvements to administrative directives and policies.
• Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of administrative directives and instructions. Analyzes management plans to determine the impact on administrative processes.
• Performs various duties to assess work practices and evaluate environmental conditions or stresses for hazards to the health and safety of workers, including recommending and working to implement preventative measures or controls.
• Employs sound and effective communication and interpersonal skills for foster teamwork and employee morale and to facilitate problem and conflict resolution.
• Leads in planning, organizing and implementing and providing technical assistance for projects to resolve environmental problems.
• Provides technical expertise as the GEMS Program Manager for the design, modification, operation, and maintenance of Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS)facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conducts monthly and quarterly environmental and industrial health committee meetings within National and WCHCS standards.
• Identifies developmental training needs of employees and develops strategies to meet the environmental needs.
• Coordinates with the Medical Center Education staff to assure environmental educational needs are identified and provided and the Mandatory training requirements are completed.
• The incumbent is responsible for knowledge in tracking, trending and analyzing administrative processes, methods, techniques, to evaluate issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of service administration.
• Gathers data and performs analysis and interprets policy and procedural information in order to give advice and guidance and make decisions or recommendations on management and technical issues involving personnel, resources and /or systems.

Start your leadership journey with ALDI! From driving sales, to serving customers and supervising staff, our Duty Managers always lead from the front.

Your purpose is ensuring our store runs smoothly during your shift. You'll be supporting and guiding team members, handling customer inquiries and working collaboratively as part of the store management team. All the while, you'll be honing your leadership skills and truly making a difference for your team and our customers.

The specifics? Here's what you’ll be doing:

• Opening and closing the store and supervising shifts
• Offering feedback to the team that's clear, constructive, and inspiring
• Assisting in training and onboarding team members
• Being a customer service superstar and serving customers at the registers with a smile
• Keeping shelves stocked with products so that our customers can find all their favourites
• Keeping a keen lookout for any incidents or hazards to keep everyone safe

This position serves as a Property Manager in the Material Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and lifecycle management of all non-expendable (NX) equipment in the assigned area(s). Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Lifecycle Management: Responsible for the lifecycle management of non-expendable assets; conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning; analyzes data; supports customers and acquisition personnel in developing requirements, utilizing mandatory sources and standardization sources; and corresponds with procurement officials and other stakeholders to resolve issues
• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of NX equipment assets; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.

Included but are not limited to:

Clinical Oversight and Support

• Monitor patient care delivery and recovery protocols
• Assist with complex cases and provide clinical expertise when needed
• Ensure compliance with best practices and evidence-based protocols
• Step in to provide direct patient care during high-volume periods

• Coordinate with OR scheduling and anticipate staffing needs
• Ensure appropriate skill mix across shifts and work areas
• Manage daily staffing adjustments for callouts and patient volume changes

• Monitor patient outcomes and quality metrics
• Lead quality improvement initiatives

• Mentor new PACU nurses
• Identify training needs and coordinate education sessions with the Peri-Op nurse educator
• Support professional growth opportunities

• Serve as a liaison between staff nurses and nursing leadership
• Facilitate effective handoffs between units
• Lead daily huddle and staff meetings in conjunction with Nurse manager

• Help develop and update unit policies
• Ensure staff compliance with protocols

• Promote a culture of safety
• Ensure compliance with Infection prevention protocols
• Address environmental safety concerns

• Maintain documentation and records
• Generate reports/audits for leadership
• Assist with recruitment and hiring processes

• This is not a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is covered by a special rate.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive: Authorized for highly competitive applicants, non VHA employees
Relocation Incentive: Authorized for current VHA Physicians applying
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: 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

This is a full-time 1. FTEE position, reporting to the Chief of Staff. The Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Line must demonstrate the following duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Directly or indirectly, supervises all individuals in the service.
• Performs pathological procedures on pathology specimens including fixing, gross examination, orientation, cutting and dissecting, photographing, and sectioning of patient autopsy, biopsy and surgical specimens.
• Diagnose presence and stage of diseases through patient sample examination utilizing various laboratory techniques.
• Completes, or supervises completion of, interim and annual performance appraisals on all individuals on the service ORG chart.
• Participates in the new employee Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) process, and in the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) process. Participates in the FPPE-for-cause process if required.
• Completes, or supervises completion of, new employee FPPEs, OPPEs and FPPE-for -cause) on all physicians on the service ORG chart.
• Organizes quality assessment and quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to a 10% retrospective review of all anatomic pathology cases. Participates in facility Quality Management activities.
• Performs and directs others who perform coding of surgical reports with CPT and SNOMED codes.
• Participates in VISN1 Pathology Group activities, reporting critical incidents and other required information to the VISN Chief Pathology Consultant.
• Organizes and chairs Pathology Staff meetings.
• Participates in facility High Reliability Organization (HRO) activities.
• Participates in selected committees as designated by the Chief of Staff (e.g. Healthcare Delivery Committee, Medical Sharing Subgroup, etc.)
• Monitors and manages timely PLMS test result reporting.
• Ensures that all pathology tissue reporting is completed timely with results communicated accurately and timely based on Directive and clinical compelling nature.
• Participates in education and training of pathology residents, medical students, and staff, as applicable.