• Serves as the Division senior executive responsible to the ORI Director, OPHS/OS, and higher federal authorities for the direction, oversight, maintenance, and development of the DIO mission and activities.
• Promotes the ORI education and integrity mission to leaders, executives, scientists, researchers in diverse fields, senior staff members, and PHS awardees in other federal agencies, state and local agencies, institutions of higher learning, and private sector institutions both nationally and internationally.
• Directs and oversees DIO activities for the development of diverse educational programs, resources and collaborations with other federal agencies, with state and local agencies, with institutions of higher learning, and with other public or private sector agencies both nationally and internationally.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the administration and management of the Division and is responsible to ORI leadership and higher authority for the same.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-15, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

1. Supervising a professional staff who oversees research and evidence reviews.
2. Overseeing the development of a scientific portfolio.
3. Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage research projects related to evidence-based medicine and evidence synthesis.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-14, you will be:

1. Serve as a Program Official or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on extramural grants or contracts.
2. Provide leadership or develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify or prioritize research in related specialty fields.
3. Review clinical relevance of intramural and extramural research by the Agency or initiates efforts to apply new developments for research programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-13, you will be:

• Serve as a Program Official on research grants and cooperative agreements.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on research contracts.
• Facilitate stakeholders' involvement in the research and product development process.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify and prioritize research in related specialty fields.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-14,you will be:

1. Serve as a Program Official or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on extramural grants or contracts.
2. Provide leadership or develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify or prioritize research in related specialty fields.
3. Review clinical relevance of intramural and extramural research by the Agency or initiates efforts to apply new developments for research programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-13, you will be:

• Serve as a Program Official on research grants and cooperative agreements.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on research contracts.
• Facilitate stakeholders' involvement in the research and product development process.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify and prioritize research in related specialty fields.

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                                 
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Position Summary: 

The FNE will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the presenting assault patient.  This will include a medical forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings.  Collaborates with other members of the health care team and community partners. FNE may see patient types including but not limited to patients who have experienced: sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and maltreatment. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by the management of the FNE program for Bozeman Deaconess Health.          

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing
• Preferred: 6-month nursing experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (assessment), perform and document assessment and history of events accurately
• Ability to triage patient to determine if emergency medical treatment is needed before the medical forensic exam
• Assist patient in coordinating referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed
• Perform a complete physical examination including a head to toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination as appropriate, forensic specimen collection, documentation including photo-documentation, and assess for mandatory reporting status
• Document detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence, when possible
• Maintain chain of custody for each assault exam and adhere to evidence protocols
• Maintain professional standards that do not create conflicts of intertest with employment or patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality
• Administer appropriate prophylactic medications per protocol
• Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases performed and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process
• Participate in community awareness and outreach projects as needed and directed by FN Program Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed

Position Summary: 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty
• Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority
• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• DEA License if applicable to practice area
• National board certification as NP in applicable specialty
• American Heart Association BLS
• Two years of Registered Nurse Experience
• Preferred: Additional training or certification in relevant specialty
• Preferred: 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice.
• Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area.
• Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding. 
• Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment

Position Summary: 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty
• Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority
• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• DEA License if applicable to practice area
• National board certification as NP in applicable specialty
• American Heart Association BLS
• Two years of Registered Nurse Experience
• Preferred: Additional training or certification in relevant specialty
• Preferred: 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice.
• Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area.
• Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding. 
• Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment

Position Summary: 

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC)
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS required upon 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association PALS required upon 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon 3 months of hire
• Preferred: Certification in Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NBRC-NPS) and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist (NBRC-ACCS)

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications. Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and CQI teams when discussion pertains to department concerns, workflow and mission.
• Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.
• Independently pursues professional development opportunities through professional organizations and other continuing education opportunities.
• Attends department meetings and utilizes communication tools such as hospital email to stay informed of department and hospital issues and updates.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.

Position Summary: 

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC)
• American Heart Association BLS required upon 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS required upon 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association PALS required upon 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon 8 months of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and potential side effects.
• Administers respiratory therapy and nebulized medications.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment for all age groups.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure, and appropriate treatment based on result interpretation.
• Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care.
• Attends department meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician supports the inpatient pharmacy department and/or Oncology/Infusion Pharmacy to provide safe and prompt pharmaceutical care to patients. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient role  requires sterile IV room training and competencies, chemotherapy IV preparation training and competencies, medication reconciliation and/or Technician Checking Technician (“Tech check Tech or TCT”) training and routine quality assurance checks.   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 18 years of age
• Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire
• Preferred: National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR will be required to become certified within one year of obtaining Technician in Training license

• Preferred: 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience

• Preferred: Proficiency and working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products and subsequent completion of Chemotherapy IV preparation training
• Preferred: Completion of didactic training and written examination requirements for TCT role

Essential Job Functions for Technician - Intravenous and Chemotherapy Trained:

• Compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform aseptic technique and use of closed system transfer devices.
• Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods.
• Distribute medication to all areas of the hospital including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications.
• Supports workflow functions within the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies.
• Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership .

Essential Job Functions for Technician - Medication Reconciliation Technician:

• Obtains medication histories and confirms accuracy of initial home medication use on all patients within 24 hours of admission to the hospital.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to complete medication history including but not limited to interview of the patient and/or family/caregiver and primary care provider. Review pharmacy records, prescription bottles or medication administration record.
• Document all medication histories within the electronic health record and communicate completed medication histories with the Pharmacist.

Essential Job Functions for Technician TCT:

• Check select oral and IV medications filled by another Pharmacy Technician.
• Perform second check for unit dose fills, automated dispensing cabinet picks, premixed or pre-checked IV piggybacks and floor stock supplies that were filled or stocked by another technician.
• Maintain competencies and quality assurance checks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Maintain competency with electronic health record.

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                                 
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

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This is a Float Mental Health Social Worker Position that will support Inpatient units (Adult, Geriatric and Adolescents) at Unity, United and Abbott Northwestern.

Each patient is assigned a social worker throughout their hospitalization. As the inpatient mental health social worker you will complete a full psychosocial assessment with each patient, assist with any commitment court related tasks, meet with the treatment team daily in rounds and assist with disposition planning.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
  • Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.
  • Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.
  • Provides support and counseling to patients and families.
  • Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
  • Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.
  • Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.
  • Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.
  • Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
  • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.
  • Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
  • Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission.
  • Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.
  • Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• 2 to 5 years social work experience preferred
• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently