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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.

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.

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.


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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

***This is an open continuous announcement. Resumes/Questionnaires received in USA Staffing in response to this announcement will be maintained in the USA Staffing job file. Qualification determinations will be done based on the applicant's resume/questionnaire submitted for the position and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to the Service. The Application packets for those who are found qualified for this position will be referred every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed, canceled or filled.

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Duties of this position are, but not limited to:

• Provide specialized and expert administrative patient care while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines and has expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability and utilization to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge, communicate with non-VA medical facilities, manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests procedures etc.).
• Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient appointments and/or consults
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources, processing incoming patient secure messaging and coordinating with care team as appropriate.
• Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage, plan, problem solve, and follow up with patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Sets priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs
• Other duties as assigned

If you AREa current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under: CBST-12611631-25-KMS.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) and will remain open until September 30, 2025 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 5, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates of every two weeks until all positions are filled.

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The duties include but are not limited to:
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.
The position provides a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation.
Working knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, in addition to VA design requirements.
Develops initial concept documents, creates and maintains project and lease applications in multiple VA database system.
Performs an array of pre-planning activities that include coordinating cross-departmental planning meetings, developing Scopes of Work, conceptual project designs, and government cost estimates.
Develops specifications and plans for alterations, additions to existing buildings, grounds, utility plants and systems, as well as for preparing the site for the installation of highly complex medical equipment ranging from smaller Ultrasound type equipment to larger MRI type equipment.
Reviews A/E documentations as the technical authority and quality assurance.
Oversees all phases of assigned projects to ensure integration and coordination within established time frames.
Responsible for reviewing contractor submittals, contractor change order requests and training the facility maintenance staff on new equipment or complex utility systems.
Lead COR on most construction projects at the facility and leads inspectors in the oversight of the construction activities along with coordination with the contracted architect and engineering firm of record for the project.
Develops and reviews competitive bidding cost estimates for a variety of projects of multiple-use nature.
Investigates a variety of problems experienced in construction requiring modification to the original design of the project.
Participates in the negotiation and pre-selection, and actively manages design A/E contracts.
Participates in the development of the independent government estimate (IGE) and negotiations with A/Es to develop professional engineer design products.
Position requires frequent interdependent modifications, adaptations, or compromises for successful integration with the systems and future long-range plans.
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.
Responsible for the project oversight of multi-million-dollar, complex healthcare projects, the position reviews work performed by inspectors, internal and contracted.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00804-F, 00805-F, 00806-F, 00807-F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

The Advanced MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The incumbent may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Major duties include, but are not limited too:

• Collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third-party insurance.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number.
• When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning or performing the function within their area.
• Must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities and assist in training other MSA levels, if required.
• Daily review of active/pending consults for scheduling, accuracy and disposition.
• MSAs who work outside of PACT must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.
• Participates in the daily team huddles and/or weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Marion VA Health Care System is actively recruiting a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Medicine Specialty Clinics within Nursing Service located in Marion, IL.

The incumbent will primarily be assigned to the Medical Specialty Department administering nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. The incumbent may be required to rotate tours and duties during low/high census or complete administrative tasks established by the immediate supervisor.

Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned.

The incumbent is responsible to ensure the highest possible quality of care is achieved and that a safe therapeutic environment is provided.

The incumbent provides care that is in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures.

The incumbent communicates with patients, family members, internal and external co-workers and customers in a courteous, tactful, helpful, and understanding manner. He/she is administratively responsible to the Nurse Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If selected, Applicants will provide proof of current certifications prior to employment. Only BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator (AED) obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Disassembles Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to: ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washer-disinfectors, cart washer and chemical cleaning decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Rotates, restocks outdated sterile supplies & instruments, and maintains stock levels of surgical instruments and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room.
• Receives a full range of reusable medical equipment (RME), instruments and supplies from hospital wards, clinics, operating rooms, and CBOCs.
• Assembles a wide variety of instrument trays and sets used for medical procures including the operating room.
• Processes, assembles, and performs all phases of sterilization for intricate surgical trays and microsurgery instruments for the operating room (trays contain large numbers of unique, non-interchangeable, specialized surgical instruments of similar appearance, with minor variations in size, conformation, and nomenclature, but with major variation in application).
• Cleans and maintains a wide variety of medical equipment; cleans interiors and exteriors of sterilizers and aerators, loading carts, delivery carts, specialty carts, isolation cart, crash cart, work area, storage shelves; using chemical solutions, detergents and alcohol according to written procedure to prevent cross contamination.

The Peer Specialist functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program. Peer specialists perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning, and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist's own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.
Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tolls to coach Veterans to relevant skills need for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.
• Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g., missed assessment appointments, failure to attend or maintain abstinence, risk to self or others, disruptive behavior), completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veteran to share their experiences.
• As necessary, handles crisis interventions for Veterans and addresses other emergent situations without the benefit of specific instructions.
• Informs Veterans about VA and community supports and resources, including how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books, journals, and other relevant materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

• Review active clinics and provide detailed analysis of findings to management on an annual basis as requested.
• Processing an extremely complex blend of computing technology, medical information, communication skills, and leadership qualities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provide technical guidance as necessary to ensure clinics operate as requested, appointment length times and clinic grids reflect actual clinician availability, and any potential compliance issues have been identified and reconciled prior to clinic build.
• Researches and validate all requests from services and coordinate with Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA) staff or other technical consultants to ensure information accuracy.
• Provides technical guidance as a subject matter expert, assisting services with clinic establishment requests, responsible for ensuring optimal supply and demand is accurately reflected in the finished product.
• Review clinic cancellation, clinic remapping, clinic deactivation, and clinic reactivation requests, ensuring all requests for clinic maintenance adhere to local policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of clinical maintenance requests and all actions taken
• Assist requesters to interpret policies and provide technical assistance as required to facilitate receipt and timely processing of clinic maintenance requests.
• Review utilization reports to ensure adequate appointment availability, clinic capacity, appointment slot utilization, minimal unscheduled visit rates, and optimal percent utilization rates(scheduled and actual),assisting with plans for corrective action if outside locally determined acceptable ranges.
• Researches and identifies training needs for the Jesse Brown VA Health Care staff in areas of clinic set up, maintenance, utilization, and all other Data Management systems or special projects as directed by management.
• Analyzes training needs and make recommendations to supervisor, develop instruction based on analysis, decide for training, coordinate with Education Service to provide information on available training, conduct, and evaluate training.

• Incumbent works as the Background Investigation Coordinator for the facility.
• Issues Government I.D. badges to employees, volunteers, contractors.
• Incumbent is responsible for requesting personnel actions via automated systems.
• Serves as office manager and personal assistant to the CEO and DCEO who are the primary executive managers responsible for the direction and operation of the service unit.

The Mental Health Service Line provides care in several psychiatric settings: inpatient units, ambulatory programs, residential program for substance abuse, residential program for PTSD, emergency department, medical-surgical ward psychiatric consultation and geriatrics with extended programs. Psychiatrists within the Mental Health Service are able to perform and teach all of the services required in the practice of psychiatry to psychiatry residents. Educational experiences are also provided to appropriate health care personnel who seek training in mental health services (e.g. medical students, psychology and social work interns, physician assistant and nursing students, and non-psychiatric medical residents).

Section Chief duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide clinical and administrative coverage for Charlotte Outpatient Mental Health
• Be part of an on-call rotation of psychiatrists, which may include rounds on acute patients during weekends and holiday
• Supervise psychiatry staff
• Provide the general oversight of advanced clinical providers working in Mental Health.
• Provide clinical coverage of Inpatient Units and Outpatient Units, as necessary
• Advice and counsel workers on work and administrative matters
• Participate and coordinate Medical Center clinical committees, as required.
• Managing Psychiatry discipline - specific issues/concerns as appropriate to the authority delegated.
• Work with the other Mental Health supervisors to ensure that appropriate disposition services and meaningful therapeutic treatments are being offered throughout the department.
• Act in the absence of Mental Health Service Chief and serves on the management team of the Mental Health Service Line.
• Review and approval/disapproval of leave requests
• Assure that subordinates are trained and fully compliant with the provisions of safety regulations.

• Application of accepted protocols for assessment of the individual presenting for psychiatric care. Assessment may include gathering verbal and documented history, mental status examination and medical and laboratory evaluation.
• Diagnostic description or formulation to guide appropriate acute and secondary treatment interventions.
• Provision of psychiatric care according to his/her privileges.
• Be available for all emergency psychiatric interventions during on-call hours
• Provide or assist residents and/or Advanced Clinical Providers in the process of evaluation and treatment of the psychiatric patient, and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to psychiatric interventions
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident and attending notes as appropriate.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient psychiatry evaluations and treatment as the team leader
• Participate in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the department and the hospital. They are also involved in continuous quality improvement through the peer review process
• Initiate or participate in an ongoing research activity. Faculty appointments to affiliated medical schools are available, as teaching medical students, residents and other disciplines is essential
• Regularly creates and maintains an environment that ensures confidentiality of privacy for patients
• Continually promotes teamwork by cooperating with and supporting staff, visitors and customers in achieving hospital goals/mission

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Primary Care Physician, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, manages the care of outpatients in the Ambulatory Care Services as a primary Care Provider as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team. Primary Care is provided in Rockford, Freeport and Janesville Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education to Veterans in the Primary Care team setting; outpatients include both scheduled and unscheduled Veterans. Function as an integral part of a Primary Care multi-disciplinary team to coordinate, facilitate, and provide patient care and services.
• Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems.
• Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral.
• Validate the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment.
• Initiate, evaluate, and change orders for medications.
• Include patient and family in planning care and establishing realistic measurable goals for health maintenance/improvement.
• Record/document health appraisal information, clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management and therapeutic outcomes, order medications, diagnostic tests and referral consultations where needed for every patient encounter; recording will be accomplished using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS), and will be completed on the day of the encounter.
• Respond to computerized "alerts" indicating diagnostic test abnormalities and to health line requests from Veterans/family members on the day of receipt (weekends excepted).
• Follow Performance Measure guidelines, including completion of clinical reminders in CPRS. Access and timeliness standards; prescription order entry, National VA formulary requirements, and customer service standards.
• Work effectively with patients, families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, and other staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to clinic demands, adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities, practice and maintain ethical standards, and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented.
• Providers will act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues when their colleagues are on leave/travel.

The Advanced MSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model (i.e. BHIP or SUD team) and performs receptionist duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics.

Duties of this position are, but not limited to:

• Support mental health face to face, VVC and telehealth scheduling.
• Assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.
• Incumbent must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Use a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner is essential when explaining procedures to veterans and their family members both in person and on the phone.
• Independently manage position responsibilities with little supervision as well as set priorities and deadlines adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.
• May participate in BHIP, SUD or other team huddles and meetings where patient care planning and management occur, except during staff shortages for coverage.
• Generates patient workload reports for validation and monitors activity in clinical areas to assure consistent and accurate reporting
• Ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate should provide quality patient centered care, demonstrate clinical excellence, decision making skills, commitment and the ability to oversee a complex clinical cases, coordinate and facilitate patient care with other health professionals, participate in education activities and peer review process as requested, maintain clinical practice privilege at good standards, maintain unrestricted medical license, demonstrate leadership skills.

Neurology department provides inpatient consultation services at the VA Salisbury health system and Outpatient services at 3 different locations- Salisbury campus, Charlotte HCC, Kernersville HCC. VA Salisbury holds national multiple sclerosis centers of excellence and offers specialty clinics in neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, Botox, EMG and EEG services, on site infusion services available at all 3 locations. We have Academic affiliation with Wake Forest Baptist hospital and provide education training for Neurology residents, medical students and PA students.

Salisbury VA health system provide a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs. Comprehensive health care services are provided in multiple areas of medicine department, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, Primary care, Geriatrics, TBI clinic.

Specific Duties May Include:

• Outpatient and Inpatient Neurology Consults
• Electrodiagnostic studies: EMG/NCS/ EEG
• Participation in activities, committees, boards, projects pertinent to the sub-specialty as dictated by strategic or other initiatives/taskings
• Wake Forest Baptist Health faculty appointment is encouraged for opportunities to work with residents and students
• Provider will act as "surrogates" for the patients of their colleagues when their colleagues are on leave
• Enter progress notes on inpatients on which the subspecialist rounds during weekdays, weekends or holidays
• On call duties