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• Responsible for the major areas in Public Health Nursing: Health Consultation Services-Child Youth Services, Disease Prevention and Control, and other Infectious Diseases and Health Promotion in support of the readiness of the warfighting forces.
• Identify health needs and apply primary prevention interventions through health education and health promotion programs.
• Conduct initial, monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as needed Health and Sanitation inspections for youth centers, school age services, child development centers, and/or family child care.
• Plan, direct, administer and evaluate a segment of the serviced population as part of epidemiology services.
• Plan, direct, administer and evaluate a segment of the serviced population as part of health services.
• Collaborate with various agencies and organizations to promote the health of a population, in the analysis of data to identify trends, health problems, environmental health hazards and social and economic conditions.

Starting at $104,231 Per Year (GS 11)

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops and provides COR training, ratification training and other acquisition training requirements as defined by leadership.
• Serves as the principal advisor to the NCM on all matters affecting contracting training, systems, and procedures.
• Exercises responsibilities involving work assignment to insure a standard approach is used for training and to identify and additional training opportunities.
• As technical authority, formulates, coordinates and secures approval for complex training products and evaluates impact of training programs on NCO resources.
• Develops and presents contract training concepts and strategies to the NCM and promotes the total contracting vision by soliciting commitments from functional areas within VA and other government agencies and private entities.
• Develops and establishes guidelines and training expectations for all acquisition staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee annual performance plan/appraisal system.
• Assists with the development of individual training improvement plans for acquisition staff and provides advice and counsel to supervisors related to staff training matters.
• Participates on national work groups to develop standardized training plans and training presentations for customer and continued education purposes.
• Implements acquisition training data base for all acquisition personnel and CORs.

Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12. At the lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.
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 (5).

Position Description/PD#: Contract Specialist (Training Officer)/PD886610 and PD886600
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 $72,553 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Functions of Position:

1. Serves as a therapeutic consultant to the Inpatient pharmacy, instructs medical and nursing staff on the chemical, biological pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the full range of drugs and medications.
2. Closely monitored to prevent additional morbidity. This requires specific knowledge and application of biopharmaceutic and pharmacokinetic principles.
3. Consultant to this house staff on medications the incumbent must be able to suggest rational alternatives when requests for non-formulary medications are made.
4. Supply valid and useful drug information.

Dispensing and Distribution:
Inpatient

1. The incumbent will coordinate with and support the unit dose drug distribution system and interact with Nursing Service Personnel and the Medical Staff in resolving all drug related problems.
2. The incumbent must be proficient in screening physicians' orders over-dosage, incorrect strengths, drug incompatibilities, interactions, overlaps, and any other uncommon situations.
3. The incumbent is to provide drug information education and training to pharmacy residents, interns students and in-service training for staff pharmacists and technicians.

Intravenous Additive/Sterile Products & Bulk Compounding

1. Have a thorough knowledge of drug stabilities and reconstitution requirements enabling the recognition of incompatibilities, overdoses, and contraindications in prescriptions and doctor's orders. Deviation from established guidelines and procedures may be required after consulting with the prescribing and/or attending physician. The legal responsibility for the clinical work performed and the decisions made, exclusive of direct supervision rests with the pharmacist involved.
2. Responsible for special formulations, compounding procedures and extemporaneous compounding of routine and special medications, this is especially true when particular knowledge is required in a specific area where a precedent or official guideline is lacking.
3. Serves as a reference source and guide to proper I. V. therapy and scientific compounding techniques for physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team.
4. Versed in the latest IV. admixture techniques, IV. equipment and intravenous information references. Integral to this is the understanding of the critical nature of infection control procedures and the importance of maintaining a clean, aseptic medication preparation area.

Education and Research:

1. Responsible for actively participating in clinical research projects and coordinating with the Supervisory Pharmacists as these projects impact upon their various sections.
2. As an educational laboratory for resident physicians, medical interns and resident pharmacists provide training, information and technical assistance in the safe and proper use of drugs.

Customer Service
Must meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions; consistently communicate and treat customers {Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; provide customer with consistent information per established policies and procedures; and handle conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.


Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; with Rotating weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 688-24058-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $156,326 Per Year (GS 12)

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide medical expertise in support of the FEMA mission to help people before, during and after disasters. Typical assignments include:

• Developing and implementing an occupational health program to ensure workforce medical protection,
• Managing agency vaccination program,
• Establishing remote clinics for the deployed workforce and provide routine and emergency care during disaster,
• Conducting injury and illness surveillance during deployments,
• Managing automated external defibrillator (AED) and trauma kit program.
• Managing CBRN medical countermeasures program for preparedness and response to pandemics and CBRN attacks.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Starting at $117,962 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and reporting organizational performance indicators.
• Provides recommendations for planning, organizing, redesigning, and controlling day to day operations.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including administrative QI projects.
• Update Director of Quality Safety Values to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• Provide program and project support to Quality Safety Values Director.
• Serves as TMS Administrator, Timecard (VATAS) Supervisor for Quality Safety Values.
• Tracks and responds to suspense's and other deadlines.
• Assist to monitor database to track all Quality Safety Values related policies and standard operation practices.
• Reviews financial reports and resolves discrepancies with the appropriate accounting office.
• Provides advice to management and program personnel on budgetary and finance issues.
• Prepares budget package for submission to the budget office and responds to all questions from that office.
• Directs development and submission of all HR documentation in accordance with Human Resources and VAPSHCS policies and regulations for all matters involving recruitment, promotions, performance, awards and recognition, position classification, training, disciplinary action, and competency assessments.
• Assists managers and staff in projecting staffing needs, writing position descriptions and functional statements, developing job analyses, preparing performance plans and appraisals, processing training requests, and drafting disciplinary and adverse actions.
• Acts as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel- related matters.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
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. AD-HOC
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD413900
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized

Starting at $81,242 Per Year (GS 11)

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

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. The full performance levels of this position is GS-11.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
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. Telework is on a ad hoc basis determined by the needs of the service and supervisor approved.
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810S and PD99492S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Assist homeless and formerly homeless Veterans with their psycho-social needs, identify problems, inform them of VA services or benefits available, provide supportive counseling, refer them to appropriate programs and resources, and when needed, assist them in linking up with a Social Worker or housing program that can be of most assistance.
• Provide direct interventions to Veterans within their home and/or in community settings.
• Educate, provide guidance, and assists Veterans and family members with completing Advance Directives (Living Will/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care), housing documentation, and will provide guidance to patients regarding these documents.
• Screen all Veterans coming into the office to determine needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain an up-to-date file on resources provided by community providers.
• Provide administrative support for program, multi-disciplinary team, and participate in events throughout the regions such as homeless Stand Down events.
• Perform a wide range of functions involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of the full range of services (functions) provided within the program while utilizing various computer software applications.
• Ensure accurate and timely balances are maintained on fund control points.
• Participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for program policies and procedures.
• Will be expected to perform a large part of their work in community settings.

Must have an unrestricted State Driver's License and be cleared upon hire to drive a government vehicle for transporting Veterans

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Services Assistant/PD41378A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $54,896 Per Year (GS 7)

This palliative care specialist will also contribute to and support the growth and development of successful inpatient and outpatient palliative program which will focus on use of evidence-based practices and with collaboration of the interdisciplinary team to enhance symptom management, clarify goals of care, and implement strategic care plans to increase utilization and access to quality-of-life services for patients with a serious illness. They will work with the interdisciplinary team to complete palliative or hospice consultations including direct patient care for inpatients and have dedicated time for care and management of outpatient Veterans in the palliative program via face to face and telehealth appointments. They must be capable of working in interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care across a wide variety of settings with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care in the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC Community Living Center (CLC) as well as both administrative and clinical leadership in development of the inpatient and outpatient palliative program.
• Works closely with all healthcare professionals throughout MGVAMC.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Complies with all quality performance measures and improvement programs.
• The physician will be subject to professional performance, including clinical and technical skills, as well as routine MGVAMC performance improvement monitoring activities (e.g. Ongoing Professional Evaluations (OPPE), Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE), etc..
• Participates in Medical Staff committees and task forces.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of GREC.
• Exercises full professional responsibilities for their findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports in accordance with the clinical privileges this institution provided to them. This position is supervised by the MGVAMC CLC Medical Director.
• Participate in VA continuing educational activities.

Palliative fellowship completed
Palliative certified or eligible

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to those that qualify

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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, 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

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

Starting at $260,000 Per Year (VM 00)

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w
Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
Incumbent is a professional social worker whose duties and responsibilities relate to the care management of severely ill and/or injured Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom service members and Veterans treated at the facility. Care management responsibilities also include providing supportive services to families.

• Must have skill and expertise to work with OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems.
• Uses the social work process (psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop a care management plan and psychosocial interventions.
• Evaluates the need for mental health services and makes appropriate referrals for individual, group, marital, and family treatment services.
• Must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges of the OEF/OIF population and adjusts intervention and treatment plans as appropriate.
• As a member of the health care team, participates fully in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating the interdisciplinary treatment plan, including provision of care management services.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to promote continuity for OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families.
• Develops and uses appropriate community resources.
• Serves as an advocate for OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families, helping them access needed services at the facility, at other VA facilities, and in the community.
• Assists OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families with advance directives, guardianships, and applications for home care and extended care services.
• Travels, as required, to provide social work care management services to OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families. Such travel requires the incumbent to function without immediate supervision or consultation.
• Conducts and/or participates in research and/or program evaluation as appropriate.
• Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of VA, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
• May serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and/or VA Central Office levels.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Is responsible for furthering own professional growth through education, appropriate to area of assignment, and providing coverage during social worker absences.
• Must maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with facility and Social Work standards and the complexity of the assignment.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, appropriate facility meetings, and Social Work meetings. Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice and education relevant to the field of Social work
• Must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and safety policies and procedures.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1630
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station: 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: Available 1-2 times per PP
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $85,198 Per Year (GS 11)

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
Incumbent is a professional social worker whose duties and responsibilities relate to the care management of severely ill and/or injured Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and/or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) service members and Veterans treated at the facility. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans as they transition to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Care management responsibilities also include providing supportive services to families. In addition, the incumbent assists OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans in coping with acute illness, chronic illness, combat stress, the residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), community adjustment, addictions, and other health and mental health problems. The social worker case manager addresses home care needs, homelessness, and transition across levels and sites of care. Social Work care management practice, which includes psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, is focused on helping OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families maximize rehabilitation and treatment potential and achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive emotional and social functioning. The incumbent:

• Must have skill and expertise to work with OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems.
• Uses the social work process (psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop a care management plan and psychosocial interventions.
• Evaluates the need for mental health services and makes appropriate referrals for individual, group, marital, and family treatment services.
• Must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges of the OEF/OIF population and adjusts intervention and treatment plans as appropriate.
• As a member of the health care team, participates fully in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating the interdisciplinary treatment plan, including provision of care management services.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to promote continuity for OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families.
• Develops and uses appropriate community resources.
• Serves as an advocate for OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families, helping them access needed services at the facility, at other VA facilities, and in the community.
• Assists OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families with advance directives, guardianships, and applications for home care and extended care services.
• Travels, as required, to provide social work care management services to OEF/OIF service members and/or Veterans and their families. Such travel requires the incumbent to function without immediate supervision or consultation.
• Conducts and/or participates in research and/or program evaluation as appropriate.
• Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of VA, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
• May serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and/or VA Central Office levels.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Is responsible for furthering own professional growth through education, appropriate to area of assignment, and providing coverage during social worker absences.
• Must maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with facility and Social Work standards and the complexity of the assignment.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, appropriate facility meetings, and Social Work meetings. Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice and education relevant to the field of Social work
• Must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1630
Telework: Available 1-2 times per PP
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $70,417 Per Year (GS 00)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations.
• Reviews completed suitability investigations with the purpose of providing recommendations on pre-employment and continued employment considerations.
• Determines the impact of potential adverse or derogatory information; exercises personal judgement and discretion to evaluate the nature of information received and recommends or takes appropriate action.
• Implements the policies and procedures for the Personnel Security Program.
• Provides authoritative information and assistance by administering programs for continuous evaluation of personnel; developing guidelines, procedures, and other materials for use by operating officials.
• Recommends or takes action on cases where the facts are not completely ascertained, or where there is contradictory evidence or incomplete, inconclusive or controversial material.
• Draft and issue Proposed Action Letters (PALs) to applicants and appointees whose investigative results contain actionable suitability information.
• Obtains and adjudicates investigations conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other certified investigative agencies of agency personnel.
• Processes and oversees the submission of higher-level investigations to the VA-Adjudication Center (VA-AC).

Lead duties

• Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
• Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official.
• Performs related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Personnel Security Specialist/PD99953S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $81,242 Per Year (GS 11)

The Occupational Health Nurse will provide emergency assessment, diagnosis and initial treatment of injuries or illnesses. The nurse also administers life-saving procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other first aid procedures and provides information on health related issues. 

Major Duties Include:

Occupational Health Nurse Services

• Providing health care maintenance, diagnostic and therapeutic services, education and counseling while performing Occupational Health Nurse duties.
• Performing emergency assessment, diagnosis and initial treatment of injury or illness. Notifies the Attending Physician in cases where initial treatment is beyond the competence or scope of the incumbent for advice and assistance, and based on the circumstances, to expedite the conveyance of the patient to a physician or suitable medical facility at the request of or on behalf of the patient.
• Administering lifesaving procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency first aid procedures to stabilize a patient. Must be fully knowledgeable in the areas of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving procedures.
• Performing routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, monitoring stress levels and evaluating the treatment. Provides emotional support to the patient and family by providing information on the treatment. Performs electrocardiograms for patients to diagnose abnormalities of a heart condition. Refers patients to their personal physicians as necessary.
• Dispensing or performing first aid or palliative treatment for conditions to enable the employee to complete the current work shift before consulting with their personal physician. Administers certain treatments such as allergens, vaccines, vitamins and similar treatments requested by the employee's private physician and in accordance with instruction of the OAP. Administers required immunizations as requested.
• Providing standard healthcare maintenance, diagnostic/therapeutic services, education and counseling to patients.

Evaluates and Instructs Patients on Routine and Emergent Care

• Encouraging and informing patients of ways to maintain or improve their health status through education and counseling and performs other routine general nurse duties. 

Serves as an Information Resource

• Serving as a health informational resource to Members of Congress, Staff and visitors for specialized information related to a particular patient population, health issue or clinical protocol. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential medical records on all patients diagnosed or treated and ensures proper security of these records.
• Maintains a supply of emergency drugs in an Emergency Drug Box and ensures all drugs and supplies are current and maintains proper security of the Emergency Drug Box and Supplies.
• Maintains an automated data base of patients treated and operates a personal computer for required and data input and retrieval. Conducts effective observations, prepares personal histories or uses other assessment measurement devices to gather information that portrays the client's physical health.

Must be reliable, adaptable, able to prioritize patient privacy, and capable to work independently and/or with a group.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12)

What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About you As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: £2000 Welcome Bonus Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16. An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

Please see job description for more details. To consolidate professional practice and previous skills and knowledge gained, utilising them to support with patient care and the wider team. To provide clinical support, advice and education that ensures each individual patient receives a standard of care acceptable to the patient and within the agreed Department protocols and is delivered by appropriate skilled persons within the resources available. Promote consistency and continuity of high-quality patient focused care. Assist and support Senior Nursing Team. Supervise junior staff, engaging them in training and supporting student nurses/ care support workers to develop their skills and knowledge. Responsible for the accurate assessment of individual care needs and implementation of treatments. Work together with the management/professional development team to create your own personalised development plan with unit and individual objectives and agreed time frames. Gain the ability to act up as a shift coordinator within 2yrs of being in post in order to support when needed. To lead and engage in quality improvement projects and clinical governance within the unit. Undergo Appraisal training to help support and develop junior members of the team. Work flexibly across the Critical Care Complex.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager b. To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance l. To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy v. To assist GPs/ANP with minor surgery when required w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate