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• Provide project management support which includes project planning, control, reporting, risk management, scheduling, tracking, variance analysis and administrative support throughout the life cycle.
• Plan actions to evaluate, coordinate, document, and obtain approval or disapproval, and implementation of project actions in support of the Acquisition Management Project Director to extend and relieve him/her of responsibilities.
• Perform cost benefit studies of new or modified systems and the actions necessary for their development to ensure that the enterprise captures the total cost of all actions necessary for systems development or modification.
• Perform configuration management to include planning, change control, Configuration Control Board coordination and support and documentation.
• Document project activities and associated dates and resources, dependencies among activities, with indication of deliverable due dates and project milestones.
• Conduct IT project feasibility and scope analysis using as input a customer supplied functional requirement or equivalent.

Starting at $73,591 Per Year (GS 11)

Please see job description for full details. The post holder is responsible for providing and co-ordinating a supportive service for patients, carers and their families within the primary, secondary and tertiary settings. This will be achieved through contact and care from pre-diagnosis, through diagnosis, treatment, follow up and survivorship. The role will also include caring for patients within the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The role includes the working with and supporting the other CNSs and junior staff within the department to deliver expert holistic evidence based clinical care to patients with complex care needs and the provision of education for patients carers and staff. To be a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the weekly Breast MDT and providing information as part of that process.

Please see the full job description for more information Key Tasks & Responsibilities: To be an active member of a multi-disciplinary, integrated community team. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy interventions. To supervise band 3 and 4 staff. 1. Communication: To demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers, team members and people from other agencies. 2. Planning and organisational Skills: To work in collaboration with other members of the individuals support network in a complex multi-disciplinary, multi-agency environment. To contribute and activity seek out opportunities to develop the service putting forward the therapy perspective. To participate in the planning, development and review of the service. To have an awareness of finite resources and act responsibly within these limits. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patient and contribute to the provision of the service sensitive to these needs. To promote the role and champion the contribution of the therapy profession To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and professional supervision and appraisal. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. To produce, in conjunction with supervisor, an annual personal development plan. To act as a role model and demonstrate positive behaviours as outlined in the behaviours framework 3. Clinical Duties: To effectively triage and schedule all therapy referrals to the service in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures. To hold a caseload of patients with a range of multiple and complex health needs. To utilise knowledge to carry out assessments, setting objectives and implementing appropriate treatment, as part of the holistic care plan for individuals and/or groups. To formulate an individual management/treatment plan for each patient using wide range of assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment skills, including health coaching and promotion of self-management skills. To ensure interventions are evaluated and plans modified to ensure effectiveness and timely discharge. To provide training and advice to patients and carers to facilitate their care plan. To adhere to agreed national, professional and Trust standards

Job Title: - Nurse Team Leader Prisons Trust: - Barnet, Enfield and Haringey MH NHS Trust Location: HMP Pentonville & HMP Brixton Pay Rate: Day £20.36 per hour Sat/Nights £25.45 per hour Sun/Bank Hols £30.54 per hour Contract length: On going full time Long term Shift Pattern: - Full time/Part time Monday to Friday 9am-5pm About the Trust We provide a wide range of mental health services to people living in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. We also provide physical healthcare to people in Enfield.Our Mission is to improve the health and well being of the people we serve. Why might this job interest you? Being a Nurse Team Leader Prisons in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: RMN with NMC registration ENB 998 or teaching equivalent Dip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Evidence of further post registration education and training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification. Recognised training in teaching/mentorship/supervision. Act as lead nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the primary / associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care. Act as the charge nurse for the unit, organising clinics if required, data collection as required and provide a holistic care approach to the clients. Enter and maintain records using electronic and paper based systems. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: Post registration experience as a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse/OT or Social Worker, preferably within a Forensic Setting. Experience / Interest In group work, talking therapies and therapeutic activities. Experience of working within a Trauma informed framework. Experience of working with Neuro developmental Disorders. Minimum of 18 months post qualification experience Experience of working within a specialist area of mental health Experience of leading a team to achieve objectives and high standards of patient care Experience of developing and maintaining effective links with external agencies to enhance patient care Experience of writing reports and acting as an advocate for service users Experience of conducting appraisals and personal development planning and of providing feedback in a constructive way *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying This vacancy will close on 15th December2024. Interviews are due to be held on 23rd December 2024. Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the discharge process including patient teaching.
• Collaborates with the nurse and other team members to assure effective, timely discharge of patients throughout the continuum of inpatient care.
• Monitors admissions for anticipated length of stay (LOS) and discharge date.
• Identifies and anticipates needs for teaching, caregiving support, and details regarding discharge prescriptions and or transportation needs on the day of discharge, initiates and helps to complete all discharge related paperwork and documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), participates in the daily interdisciplinary team (IDT) huddles and facilitates discussion of patient and family needs, ensuring frequent contact with case manager and social worker and other disciplines with identified needs requiring intervention, i.e. housing, transportation, medications, nutrition, prosthetics.

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: Rotating, Flexible, Monday to Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $83,345 Per Year (VN 00)

Major Duties (To include but not limited to):

• Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Improves Veteran/patient driven care by resolving experience issues such as coordination of care, timeliness or process issues, common themes of dissatisfaction, or environment of care concerns for the immediate practice setting.
• Serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, improving outcomes for the immediate practice setting.
• Leadsthe implementation of high reliability principles and I CARE valuesto increase consistency of care delivered and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others, to inspire their cooperation and confidence to ensure safe and effective outcomes in the current practice setting.
• Considers alternative courses of action. Respectsthe opinions, abilities, and contributions of others. Encourages individual growth and development.
• Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring, precepting, and/or teaching to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting.
• Takesresponsibility for personal and professional career goals. Supportsthe professional growth of others.
• Applies evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomesin the immediate practice setting.
• Leads patient care improvement through monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating care outcomes in the immediate practice setting.

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; 8:00AM-4:30PM; 9:00AM-5:30PM subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $83,301 Per Year (VN 00)

• Provide exceptional customer support services for the entire organization.
• Perform system troubleshooting to senior staff.
• Recommend new problem resolution methodology.
• Diagnose problems encountered in systems operations.
• Ensure that proposals for contractor services are within budgetary requirements.
• Review work completed by contractor team to ensure accordance with the terms of the contract.

Starting at $88,205 Per Year (GS 12)

• Serve as a Management Analyst in a headquarters command performing functions related to researching, developing and evaluating assigned or designated missions and functions.
• Formulate management and/or program evaluation plans for improvement on processes such as cost effectiveness, program efficiency, and direction of programs.
• Analyze and evaluate major organizational aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs. Work results serve as the basis for new organizational systems, regulations or programs.
• Recommend adjustments and/or change to management as a part of organizational improvement strategy.
• Administer cost benefit and/or budget analysis of assigned programs.
• Contact others as necessary, both within and outside the activity, in order to accomplish objectives.
• Apply basic budgetary/financial management principles and techniques to long range planning.

Starting at $88,205 Per Year (NH 3)

• Responsible for receiving and processing samples into the Laboratory; and ensuring samples have the correct UID (Universal Identification) accession number label as appropriate and that label is placed so bar codes are instrument ready.
• Receive, routes and stores specimens noting labeling, contamination, hemolysis, shortage or errors in sampling, recognizing common environmental or other considerations that could affect the results.
• Responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate method of resolution for problem samples and orders, informs supervisor/ work leader of problems that cannot be resolved.
• Maintains Laboratory Records: records information pertaining to blood draws, unacceptable specimens, receiving or accessioning of specimens, reagents, Lab procedures, related documents and completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information.
• Responsible for following all agency Fire and Safety, OSHA, Blood-Borne Pathogens policies; wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); follows Information Security, Path and Laboratory Medicine Service Policies and Procedures (Collection of Specimen, Accessioning Procedures and etc.).
• Responsible for correctly identifying patients using at least two valid, acceptable patient identifiers as required by regulatory agencies, while maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPPA).
• Labeling each and every tube as required and instructed with all necessary identifiers and information in the presence of the patient before proceeding.
• Requires direct patient contact and must treat all patients with the utmost courtesy and respect; while providing professional customer service.
• Responsible for correctly routing of clinical samples to Laboratory sections, informing other staff of sample urgency as necessary.
• Perform computer search for past and future lab test orders for all patients presenting to the outpatient's Blood Lab to assure all appropriate testing is done.
• Ability to add, delete and cancel tests from existing orders as necessary and according to policy. Performs manual procedures as required during computer down time.
• Must meet competency levels and training for phlebotomy tasks/ procedures in order to perform duties and tasks.
• Performs additional duties in Chemistry and/or Hematology sections; may include assisting a Supervisor or Technologist with duties trained to perform, providing recurring technical support or assistance.
• Knowledge of performing Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), Bleeding Time and other specialized blood collections.
• Knowledge and skills to identify supplies and equipment used to collect blood samples and other fluids from patients; ability to correctly route clinical samples to Laboratory sections, informing other staff of sample urgency as necessary.
• Performs and processes a wide variety of complex specimens from hospital patients and patients from outpatient and community based clinics.
• Adhere to turn-around times, performs tasks/assignments, technical duties and procedures with timelessness and accuracy; performs assignments independently with efficiencies and proficiencies.
• Performs organizing, prioritizing and coordinating multiple competing concurrent time sensitive tasks, such as drawing blood for routines, time sensitive studies (some coagulation tests, cardiac enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring or etc.), receiving and accessioning STAT and ROUTINE specimens that been included in a heavy workload.
• Knowledgeable of technical methods, techniques, procedures, and preparation; deploys aseptic technique and follows guidelines used in performing venipuncture or blood collection on all patients according to doctor's orders; interprets orders proficiently on inpatients and outpatients. Identifies acceptable venipuncture sites (for bleeding time); deploys technical methods, techniques, procedures, and preparation.
• Ability to draw the appropriate number of tubes and type of tubes; ensuring the tubes meet quality, acceptability, integrity and volume standards required for optimum clinical sampling; with awareness of collections requiring special handling.
• Must assure venipuncture site has ceased bleeding and also bandages the site before leaving the patient.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the facility._
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD03708A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $45,640 Per Year (GS 5)

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply CBST-12621008-25-JA.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) has prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice. The Domiciliary (DOM) CPS delivers evidenced-based comprehensive medication management (CMM) through direct patient care and as part of the interdisciplinary team. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; implementing risk mitigation strategies and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.

The CPS has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. Within the basic framework the CPS assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers.
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking.
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN and local medical center initiatives as needed.
• Provides Pass medication review and counseling in accordance with the VHA Handbook 11620 and local facility SMM policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

Work Schedule: Variable (all tours possible and all days possible)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 580-02020-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $149,599 Per Year (GS 13)

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12621009-25-JA.


The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) has prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice. The Domiciliary (DOM) CPS delivers evidenced-based comprehensive medication management (CMM) through direct patient care and as part of the interdisciplinary team. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; implementing risk mitigation strategies and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.

The CPS has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. Within the basic framework the CPS assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers.
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking.
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN and local medical center initiatives as needed.
• Provides Pass medication review and counseling in accordance with the VHA Handbook 11620 and local facility SMM policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

Work Schedule: Variable (all tours possible and all days possible)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $149,599 Per Year (GS 13)

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12621006-25-JA.

The Medication Management in Pain Management Teams (MMPMT) Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) performs the full range of accepted ethical and professional practices of pharmacy, observing all legal requirements. The primary role of the CPP is to provide comprehensive medication management services within the Pain Management Team (PMT).

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The incumbent has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. At minimum of 20% of services will be devoted to Pain-related clinical care. Within the basic framework the incumbent assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Develops professional staff recommendations designed to influence rational, cost effective and safe drug therapy
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN, local and pharmacy department initiatives as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacy and the PMOP team regarding Pharmacy Services dispensing policies and regulations
• Acts as a resource for patients and staff regarding Pharmacy Service dispensing policies and regulations.
• Enters supply orders to support medication compliance and accurate medication administration (e.g., syringes, needles, tablet splitters), in accordance with VA medical facility policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

Work Schedule: Variable (all tours possible and all days possible)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 580-02020-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $149,599 Per Year (GS 13)

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply CBST-12621005-25-JA.

The Medication Management in Pain Management Teams (MMPMT) Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) performs the full range of accepted ethical and professional practices of pharmacy, observing all legal requirements. The primary role of the CPP is to provide comprehensive medication management services within the Pain Management Team (PMT).Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The incumbent has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. At minimum of 20% of services will be devoted to Pain-related clinical care. Within the basic framework the incumbent assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Develops professional staff recommendations designed to influence rational, cost effective and safe drug therapy
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN, local and pharmacy department initiatives as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacy and the PMOP team regarding Pharmacy Services dispensing policies and regulations
• Acts as a resource for patients and staff regarding Pharmacy Service dispensing policies and regulations.
• Enters supply orders to support medication compliance and accurate medication administration (e.g., syringes, needles, tablet splitters), in accordance with VA medical facility policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

Work Schedule: Variable (all tours possible and all days possible)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 580-02020-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $149,599 Per Year (GS 13)

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• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telehealth equipment and technology
• Facilitate clinical telehealth sessions as a telepresenter within scope of practice
• Provide telehealth competency-based training to clinicians, staff, and patients
• Manage scheduling for telehealth appointments, both intra- and inter-facility
• Conduct performance improvement activities to optimize telehealth operations
• Capture and manage clinical data for telehealth applications like store and forward
• Support administrative aspects, including inventory management and record keeping
• Assist in developing procedures and performance metrics to evaluate telehealth services
• Provide patient education using approved materials and ensure patient privacy and security
• Coordinate with IT and Biomed teams to resolve technical issues
• Offer guidance and support to less experienced telehealth staff members
• Travel to various care sites as needed for telehealth support and operations

This is a Float position, tour location may vary depending on patient care needs and staffing requirements. Government Vehicle or Travel reimbursement will be requested when covering a clinic beyond 50 miles of your base location. Your main work location will be the Northwest San Antonio VA Clinic.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: May be available based on requirements.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $49,726 Per Year (GS 7)