Total 1,016 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Chicago Illinois HQ (300 E. Randolph Street)

The Supervisory MSA is responsible for supervising all aspects of inpatient ward administration support.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Provides training and encourages staff development.
• Administers new employee unit orientation and conducts staff meetings.
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions.
• Effects disciplinary measure as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Manages medical administrative functions associated with primary care programs for the facility.
• Administratively responsible for bed controls registration; admission and scheduling, authorization/denial of coordination of services.

Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm M-F
Functional Statement #: 03231F

Starting at $60,608 Per Year (GS 8)

• The incumbent processes all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) 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.
• Employee 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm; Monday to Friday
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $36,209 Per Year (GS 00)

The purpose of the position is to perform occupational hazard and safety surveys of a medical facility; study and review inspection safety records; plan and conduct survey or inspections that identify safety hazards and violations; and analyze accident and injury reports. This position reports to the Safety and Emergency Management Service (SEMS) under the Associate Director.

Major Duties:

• Prepares safety guides and internal instructions for low safety and normal safety risks encountered in an assigned area of responsibility; identifies the need for higher level risk guides or instructions.
• Advises senior level management officials within the assigned area on the status of the safety and occupational health programs and recommends changes in the design of work programs to meet new safety and occupational health standards.
• Periodically confers with safety and occupational health specialists at universities, hospitals and research organizations to identify hazards related to new medical equipment and to become familiar with evolving techniques and protective devices for controlling or eliminating potential safety hazards.
• Performs special environmental monitoring tasks using a variety of instruments to determine potentially unsafe exposures. Coordinates long-term studies of unsafe work conditions with appropriate supervisors.
• Independently schedules surveys of medical facility laboratories, shops, and offices to identify and evaluate risk potential involving a wide variety of work environments and occupations.
• Determines the extent to which mechanical and physical conditions comply with required or accepted standards, their adherence to established safety policies and procedures, and the effectiveness of the assigned program.
• Certifies laboratories or other work environments where local guidelines or standards require assurance that specific and predetermined safeguards or practices are present prior to work beginning.

Work Schedule: Full Time - Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible: N/A
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#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD242280
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: N/A

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Conducts safety surveillance audits and inspections on a frequent basis according to the required standards and regulations; investigates hazardous conditions, equipment, practices, etc. to identify and analyze the nature and severity of hazards and possible remedial actions; and investigates or assists investigators in investigating accidents/mishaps, obtains witness statements, photographs the accident scene, records circumstances and extent of injuries, estimates cost of property damages, and prepares report of findings;
• Plans, develops, and implements safety promotional and educational campaigns containing aspects of difficult issues designed to meet both general and specific goals of reducing accidental occurrences; and develops or adapts material for safety campaigns and training courses and conducts technical training for personnel;
• Conducts comprehensive analytical surveys and/or studies of serviced safety programs; reviews safety policies, procedures, and regulations published by serviced organizations; and works closely with all personnel in the establishment of realistic safety requirements and compliance with applicable directives and regulations;
• Creates and conducts area-specific safety hazard initiatives; maintains long-term historical safety records and notes trends or changing conditions that warrant revision of safety procedures; and assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling information used in safety databases;
• Reviews issues prior to presenting them at meetings as coordinator and executive secretary for the Sub-Committee on Research Safety;
• Prepares meeting agenda, leads meeting, prepares and distributes meeting minutes, orients new members, and advises committee on regulations regarding laboratory safety and conduct.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.

Starting at $80,994 Per Year (GS 11)

Major duties and responsibilities include: Aids requiring activities in performing market research, reviewing specifications and statements of work, and approving acquisition milestone plans; Ensures specifications and statements of work are prepared in a manner which adequately describes the Government's requirements without restricting competition; Advises technical personnel as to inadequate, ambiguous or vague specifications to avoid Government liability; Performs a complete review of recommended sole-source requirements and conducts necessary market analyses to test the noncompetitive assumptions of requisition; Selecting the appropriate method of procurement i.e. simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bidding, negotiations; Responsible for advertising all applicable requirements and preparing the solicitation document using agency contract writing systems for issuance, insuring regulatory and legal sufficiency, and promoting maximum competition; Conducts public bid openings, reviews bids and determines responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements when using sealed bidding; Serves as contract administrator on awarded contracts; Conducts post-award conferences with Contractor and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract; Negotiates required changes to contract conditions to protect the agency; Resolves problems of delivery, production, quality, differing site conditions, inspection, and other pertinent matters; Performs cost/price analysis on change order proposals and analysis of delivery requirements; Administers payment provisions of the contract for partial payments, progress payments and final payments using the VA Online Certification system; Establishes position of the Government in disputes and issues final decisions of the Contracting Officer; Closes out contract upon completion of the contract, resolution of all conflicts, and final disposition of payment and obtains adequate release of claims documents to protect the agency; Fully utilize contract writing system (i.e., Electronic Contract Management System), contract reporting system (i.e., Federal Procurement Data System), financial management system (i.e., Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting, and Procurement), and prosthetics application suite (i.e., Graphical User Interface), in accordance with Agency policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: 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.
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the commuting distance of the advertised duty station(s) or within the geographical footprint of the NCO (15).

Position Description/PD#: Contract Specialist/PD11009A
Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

* The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

* Provide high-quality care, increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans.

* Obtain and evaluate medical histories. Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures. Order and interpret laboratory studies, radiographs, EKGs, and other special examinations.

* Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g., by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers.

* Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.

* Perform/ assist with procedures including echocardiograms, cardioversion, and exercise stress tests.

* Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures, such as stress testing.

* Monitor anticoagulation therapies and adjust therapies as indicated within desired ranges.

* Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress, to include angiographic studies.

* Develop appropriate medical management plan for cardiology.

* Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice.

* Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies - such as, but not limited to, laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, blood and urine tests, as well as any other special testing and studies, whenever indicated.

* Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

* Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

* Provide education to patients and their families.

* Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etc.

* Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses.

* Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling; and communicating with multidisciplinary team members, such as pharmacy, dietary, IT, lab, other specialists/providers.

* Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.

*Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and provide dermatology education as needed.

* Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.

* Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff

* Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, and actively participate in patient safety initiatives.

* Work independently, as allowed by VA policies, with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications, consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate.

*Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board.

*Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards, and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.


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

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am -4:00pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Starting at $99,163 Per Year (VN 00)

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Surgery Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

ASSIGNED DUTIES:
The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

Duties unique to Wound Care include but are not limited to:
-Possess Wound Care Certification
-Performing thorough evaluations of wounds related to diabetes, vascular disease and poor circulation including size, depth, location, tissue viability, and presence of infection.
-Creating individualized care plans based on the wound assessment, including appropriate dressings, medications, and therapies.
-Performing procedures like debridement, wound irrigation, etc.
-Providing detailed instructions to patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, hygiene practices, and preventative measures to promote healing.
-Consulting with physicians, other nurses, and specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
-Regularly assessing wound healing and making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
-Identifying patients at high risk for developing pressure ulcers and implementing preventative strategies.
-Performs History and physical for pre-op patients.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
-Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
-Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
-Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
-Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
-Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
-Provides education to patients and their families.
-Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
-Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.


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

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Telework: (determined by the Agency if approved)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Preferred Experience: Possess Wound Care Certification

Starting at $127,610 Per Year (VN 00)

Administrative Functions:

Develops pharmacist schedules and addresses schedule changes in order to main an appropriate level of staffing.

Coordinates implementation and education of pharmacy projects related to automation and/or medication operationalization.

Reviews and implements existing and new policies and procedures related to inpatient pharmacy services.

Facilitates verbal and written communication with inpatient pharmacy staff in the absence of the supervisor.

Assists in developing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other departments such that the overall activities and scope of pharmacy services rendered are carried out efficiently.

Plans and implements Pharmacy Service quality assurance programs related to safety and/or quality, and maintains records appropriately.

Assists with the guidance and direction of the Pharmacy Service and assists in reviewing the work and projects of pharmacy residents and students.

Actively provides insight and direction for clinical, operations, and safety-related activities within the department.

Participates in various councils, committees, and/or performance improvement teams as requested.

Accurately completes all assignments in a timely manner as defined by the Chief of Pharmacy or other team member within the pharmacy leadership team.

Program Monitoring Evaluation:

Compiles data and pharmacy metrics within Pharmacy Service for review and assessment by supervisor and pharmacy leadership to evaluate workflow, efficiency, productivity, and performance.

Conducts necessary training, including coordination and evaluation of training for new inpatient pharmacy staff.

Proactively engages in survey readiness and preparations for visits from accrediting bodies.

Maintains and implements internal control systems consistent with department guidelines to ensure optimal safety and effective operations.

Internal reports and information are submitted in a timely fashion when requested. Topics include quality assurance, safety, and environmental controls.

Scheduled and impromptu internal program reviews and inspections of pharmacy environments are conducted to assure program effectiveness.

Corrective action, where indicated, is initiated in a timely and effective manner.

Visits from accrediting bodies indicate at least a satisfactory level of program effectiveness.

Required facility-level corrective actions are accomplished in a timely fashion and are monitored for effectiveness.

Medication Dispensing:

Performs inpatient/outpatient electronic order assessment to verify patient information, correct medication dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration. Orders are also reviewed for allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication, and appropriateness of drug choice. This occurs once per pay period at minimum.

Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues; provides pharmacotherapeutic analyses, medication reconciliation, and documents interventions when appropriate.

Dispenses controlled substances for inpatients and outpatients with accuracy, per current policies and procedures of the institution. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Coordinates activities of pharmacy technicians and/or volunteers engaged in the preparation, labeling, dispensing, compounding, and delivery of medications and/or pharmaceutical supplies.

Maintains a liaison relationship with medical and nursing staff by providing timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, medication usage, and compatibility information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 11:00am - 7:30pm. 12:00pm - 8:30pm and 1:00pm - 9:30pm
Telework: Available - AD-HOC ONLY
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00440F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $138,252 Per Year (GS 12)

Administrative Functions:

Develops pharmacist schedules and addresses schedule changes in order to main an appropriate level of staffing.

Coordinates implementation and education of pharmacy projects related to automation and/or medication operationalization.

Reviews and implements existing and new policies and procedures related to inpatient pharmacy services.

Facilitates verbal and written communication with inpatient pharmacy staff in the absence of the supervisor.

Assists in developing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other departments such that the overall activities and scope of pharmacy services rendered are carried out efficiently.

Plans and implements Pharmacy Service quality assurance programs related to safety and/or quality, and maintains records appropriately.

Assists with the guidance and direction of the Pharmacy Service and assists in reviewing the work and projects of pharmacy residents and students.

Actively provides insight and direction for clinical, operations, and safety-related activities within the department.

Participates in various councils, committees, and/or performance improvement teams as requested.

Accurately completes all assignments in a timely manner as defined by the Chief of Pharmacy or other team member within the pharmacy leadership team.

Program Monitoring Evaluation:

Compiles data and pharmacy metrics within Pharmacy Service for review and assessment by supervisor and pharmacy leadership to evaluate workflow, efficiency, productivity, and performance.

Conducts necessary training, including coordination and evaluation of training for new inpatient pharmacy staff.

Proactively engages in survey readiness and preparations for visits from accrediting bodies.

Maintains and implements internal control systems consistent with department guidelines to ensure optimal safety and effective operations.

Internal reports and information are submitted in a timely fashion when requested. Topics include quality assurance, safety, and environmental controls.

Scheduled and impromptu internal program reviews and inspections of pharmacy environments are conducted to assure program effectiveness.

Corrective action, where indicated, is initiated in a timely and effective manner.

Visits from accrediting bodies indicate at least a satisfactory level of program effectiveness.

Required facility-level corrective actions are accomplished in a timely fashion and are monitored for effectiveness.

Medication Dispensing:

Performs inpatient/outpatient electronic order assessment to verify patient information, correct medication dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration. Orders are also reviewed for allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication, and appropriateness of drug choice. This occurs once per pay period at minimum.

Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues; provides pharmacotherapeutic analyses, medication reconciliation, and documents interventions when appropriate.

Dispenses controlled substances for inpatients and outpatients with accuracy, per current policies and procedures of the institution. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Coordinates activities of pharmacy technicians and/or volunteers engaged in the preparation, labeling, dispensing, compounding, and delivery of medications and/or pharmaceutical supplies.

Maintains a liaison relationship with medical and nursing staff by providing timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, medication usage, and compatibility information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 11:00am - 7:30pm. 12:00pm - 8:30pm and 1:00pm - 9:30pm
Telework: Available - AD-HOC ONLY
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00440F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $130,418 Per Year (GS 00)

The Major Duties of This Position Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Assist the surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol.
• Provide emotional support, instruction and transportation to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Plan/discuss procedures with surgical teams to determine proper positioning and adequate availability of supplies and equipment.
• Assist the surgeon by performing procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
• Prepare prosthesis and other surgical devices during procedures.
• Assist in training staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and operating room/surgical procedures.
• Utilize medical terminology to interpret requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures.
• Clean and sterilize surgical equipment with appropriate methods, germicides and sterilizers and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups.
• Set up sterile field with all required equipment, instruments, supplies and devices for each procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Perform sharps, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures.
• Monitor proper functioning of instruments and equipment at the surgical field, and respond promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am to 03:30pm; Flexible schedule on call weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD09282A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $54,728 Per Year (GS 7)

The Major Duties of This Position Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Assist the surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol.
• Provide emotional support, instruction and transportation to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Plan/discuss procedures with surgical teams to determine proper positioning and adequate availability of supplies and equipment.
• Assist the surgeon by performing procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
• Prepare prosthesis and other surgical devices during procedures.
• Assist in training staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and operating room/surgical procedures.
• Utilize medical terminology to interpret requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures.
• Clean and sterilize surgical equipment with appropriate methods, germicides and sterilizers and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups.
• Set up sterile field with all required equipment, instruments, supplies and devices for each procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Perform sharps, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures.
• Monitor proper functioning of instruments and equipment at the surgical field, and respond promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am to 03:30pm, Flexible schedule on call weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD09282A

Physical Requirements: Physical components of the position require lifting of objects and patients from under 15 pounds to 35 pounds, carrying (under 25 pounds),walking, standing, and bending for periods of 7 hours/day. Pushing up to 30-pound force required to move patient carts, to perform CPR, a minimum of 125 pound of force is recommended by the American Heart Association, use of both hands and fingers is required, the ability to reach above the shoulders, neck range of motion sufficient to scan the full sterile field to assess for breaks in sterility, visual acuity with or without corrective devices to allow for visualization of suture needle to size 4.8mm. Must be able to distinguish low range sound and voice in surgical suite environment with competing background conversations, alarms, and equipment noise. Occasional kneeling is required for operating room procedures.

Starting at $54,728 Per Year (GS 7)

• Participates in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of automated nutrition systems.
• Provides system support to include testing, maintenance, enhancements, and problem solving.
• Oversees automated information systems to support effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
• Monitors COTS purchased programs to ensure tracking of items, room service, full functionality and budget control.
• Manage the technology for meal production, service, labeling, temperature control and satisfaction.
• Coordinate the selection, installation, training, use and reporting structure for the full range of technology used in the administrative section of the service.
• Maintains/updates data base on nutritive analysis of food items served. Performs nutritional analysis of regular and modified menus.
• Maintains and updates recipes and menu databases with adequate nutritional analysis data, food unit package size, pricing, and other data updates.
• Recommends automated and manual solutions to enhance system and departmental functionality.
• Oversees all aspects of NFS training program related to menus and informatics.
• Trains personnel in various computer applications and security issues regarding the VISTA dietetic software package.
• Participates in project teams associated with the development and implementation of food service systems.
• Works with professionals/vendors in tailoring software to meet the needs of the service and to trouble shoot system issues.
• Responds to system failure notifications on an on- call basis.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and QPI, to assure integrity of system.
• Develops strategic planning goals and objectives in assigned areas: menus, informatics.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 7:30 am - 4:00pm
Telework: Adhoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 00)

• Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for MNT in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives
• Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food / drug interactions.
• Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems.
• Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
• Prioritizes the importance of nutrition problems for optimal health, recovery from illness, management of chronic disease or disease prevention.
• Utilizes evidenced-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Whole Health Principles to develop shared goals with the patient and formulates a plan of care that is focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem.
• Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice/ Clinical privileges. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions. Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan, as appropriate.
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation.
• Develops, prepares and conducts Healthy Teaching Kitchen presentations.

Work Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours) / Monday - Tuesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Telework: Remote - 100% Outside of Area
Functional Statement #: 99529-S; 99530-S; 99531-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 00)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief Counsel advises the heads of regional operating and staff divisions on Department programs administered in the region and is the Regional Director's chief legal advisor. Provides legal advice to the General Counsel on formulation, coordination, revision and execution of administrative policy and programs at the regional and national levels. Drafts, reviews, and clears important letters, policy statements, and similar communications by the Regional Director and other region officials on significant program and policy matters which require sensitivity to legal, public relations, or State relations implications.

Serves as a member of the top management team in the region and collaborates with the Regional Director, the General Counsel, and other high level OGC and region managers to establish and articulate legal positions, organizational priorities, and operating principles. Provides leadership and executive management of an office of 31 attorneys and additional support staff to ensure that the office produces timely and quality legal work that meets the agency's needs, that staff have opportunities for career development and advancement, and that office is managed in conformance with all personnel, fiscal, and other administrative requirements. Manages organizational resources consistent with long and short-term plans and operational requirements. Provides executive leadership for identifying and implementing ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the region's business processes and enhance the quality and timeliness of the region's legal products and services.

Consults with U.S. Attorneys and provides professional leadership for legal staff's activities involving investigating, preparing, presenting, and conducting criminal and civil litigation growing out of Departmental activities in the region. Activities include developing litigation strategies and negotiating settlements of claims against the United States. Consultation and assistance involve preparation of complaints, briefs, motions, stipulations, judgments, findings, and all other instruments and documents required for litigation; interviewing witnesses; and advising clients of the legality of State, local, and private claims against the United States. Provides authoritative advice on legal matters to representatives of U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Department of Justice, the Solicitor General, and others. Directs staff activities involving assistance to State and local law offices in litigation in State courts affecting Federally aided programs.

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)