Total 29 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Seattle

Duties include but not limited to:

• Coordinates and assists in developments, preparation, and justification of annual funding needs and revises the annual operating budget for a large service line.
• Determines the costs/benefits of various courses of action or operational methods.
• Coordinates and assists in the formal budget presentations and informal reviews that take place as needed within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System prior to discussions or submission.
• Provides information to VA Puget Sound Fiscal personnel that may be called upon to provide background information and/or expert testimony to defend service line operations and programs.
• Executes the budget in conformance with Puget Sound Health Care System and VA guidance, priorities and limitations.
• Follows related budget execution policies and procedures.
• Reviews requests for additional funds and unfinanced requirement submitted by sections to assure consistency, accuracy and adherence to VA policies and priorities.
• Ensures obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
• Reviews current and prior year transactions and reports to ensure all obligations and expenditures are properly documents and recorded.

Duties will vary based on grade. At the GS-7 full performance level, the incumbent is responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during GI procedures such as: anoscopy, argon plasma cautery, colonoscopy, cytology, digestive tract biopsies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteroscopy, esophageal biopsy, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), liver biopsy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), pH/Manometry Studies, polypectomies, and sigmoidoscopy. Duties will include:

• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures.
• Sets up GI procedure rooms with all required items for each procedure such as video equipment, endoscopes, endoscope flushing system, image management systems ERCP equipment, Fluoroscopy/x-ray, EUS equipment, computers and monitors, cautery units, and reprocessing equipment.
• Prepares and processes Semi Critical and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the GI team professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the GI procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex GI endoscopes.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the GI procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment, as well as follows all RME reprocessing protocol for high level of disinfection.
• Assists the GI Team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Applies various monitoring equipment, i.e., BP cuff, pulse oximetry probe, ecg leads, etc., when assisting with patient procedure preparation.
• Transports non-sedated patients to/from Admit/Recovery rooms via gurney or wheelchair.
• Handles all GI specimens appropriately.
• Responsible for the accountability for all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure.
• Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators, and injection of contrast solutions, approved medications, or medical devices during GI procedures.
• Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.
• Assists in training medical and surgical residents, medical students, nursing students, GI Fellows, and new GI Team staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI procedures to include the assistant role for invasive procedures.
• Works closely with SPS, HTM, hospital inpatient wards, operating room, pharmacy, and clerical staff to accomplish the goals of the GI Endoscopy Unit.
• Notifies outpatients of their upcoming GI procedure and instructs them on the correct preparation for their procedure.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Maintains GI Endoscopy area.
• Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
• Identifies equipment needing preventive maintenance or repair and takes appropriate action.
• Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor, etc.), and takes corrective action.
• Provides guidance, education, and support to GI staff, patients, and other MITs.
• Supervises volunteers, Incentive Therapy participants, aides, non-clinical team members, students, and other personnel.
• Provides guidance and support to professionals, and technical students of an approved GI technology program.
• Assists GI Team members in quality improvement activities.
• Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends in GI procedural technology through continuing education courses.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
The incumbent is responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during GI procedures such as: anoscopy, argon plasma cautery, colonoscopy, cytology, digestive tract biopsies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteroscopy, esophageal biopsy, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), liver biopsy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), pH/Manometry Studies, polypectomies, and sigmoidoscopy. Duties will include:

• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures.
• Sets up GI procedure rooms with all required items for each procedure such as video equipment, endoscopes, endoscope flushing system, image management systems ERCP equipment, Fluoroscopy/x-ray, EUS equipment, computers and monitors, cautery units, and reprocessing equipment.
• Prepares and processes Semi Critical and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the GI team professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the GI procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex GI endoscopes.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the GI procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment, as well as follows all RME reprocessing protocol for high level of disinfection.
• Assists the GI Team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Applies various monitoring equipment, i.e., BP cuff, pulse oximetry probe, ecg leads, etc., when assisting with patient procedure preparation.
• Transports non-sedated patients to/from Admit/Recovery rooms via gurney or wheelchair.
• Handles all GI specimens appropriately.
• Responsible for the accountability for all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure.
• Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators, and injection of contrast solutions, approved medications, or medical devices during GI procedures.
• Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.
• Assists in training medical and surgical residents, medical students, nursing students, GI Fellows, and new GI Team staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI procedures to include the assistant role for invasive procedures.
• Works closely with SPS, HTM, hospital inpatient wards, operating room, pharmacy, and clerical staff to accomplish the goals of the GI Endoscopy Unit.
• Notifies outpatients of their upcoming GI procedure and instructs them on the correct preparation for their procedure.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
• Identifies equipment needing preventive maintenance or repair and takes appropriate action.
• Provides guidance, education, and support to GI staff, patients, and other MITs.
• Supervises volunteers, Incentive Therapy participants, aides, non-clinical team members, students, and other personnel.
• Provides guidance and support to professionals, and technical students of an approved GI technology program.

Supervision

• Directly Supervises (2) GS-0679-07, Lead Medical Support Assistants and (7) GS-0679-06, Medical Support Assistants. The incumbent provides the full range of supervisory duties for selected clerical staff within Surgery Service. Responsibilities include:
• Planning the work to be accomplished by subordinates by setting and adjusting short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities and selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluating the work performance of subordinates, developing and/or updating annual performance plan for subordinates and ensuring the staff has competency assessments completed in accordance with the expectation of HR-12.
• Gives advice, counsel, and/or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit and recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Hearing and resolving complaints from employee and referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Administrative Officer and Program Manager.

• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis for the Surgery Service specialty clinics including data retrieval, data analytics, report creation, records and statistical computations for accuracy and propriety. Routinely develops and prepares graphic charts with narrative comments to supplement reporting systems. Conducts competitive sourcing studies for all of the Surgery Contracts.
• Analyzes and researches workload processes, office procedures, coding practices, statistics, records, reports, and other pertinent issues such as Veterans Choice Act to work through data issues and assist in determining the best practice for capturing data and ensuring its accuracy. Analyzes statistical reports to ensure data is reasonable and if the data is in line with or represents a variance from historical data. Identifies improvement opportunities and coordinates findings with clinical leaders and the Business Officer to implement improvements and resolve deficiencies.
• Analyzes, interprets and summarizes a variety of clinical data. This includes: Tracking internal Urology and Gynecology studies and clinical exams for patients i.e. tracking gynecology patients as it relates to Veterans Choice Act, and surgeries. Validates data for accuracy and completeness and refines into format for specific individual responses or summary reports.
• Conducts special studies and analyses of activities, which present problems of clinic efficiency and access. After review and in-depth analysis the incumbent will provide full information and specific recommendations concerning the clinical activity reviewed. Interacts responsibly with clinical and administrative staff at all levels throughout the Surgery Service.
• Develops and utilizes budget estimates to make resource allocation recommendations and decisions by reviewing the budget estimates, analyzing programmatic needs and developing plans to ensure optimal utilization of funding resources.

• Serves as the Surgical Service Equipment Program Manager. Performs management analysis duties related to the Equipment Authorization and Usage Program. Evaluates requests and conducts research of all available information for equipment requirements, authorizations, documentation and usage. The SAS would be responsible for developing and managing an Equipment Program for the entire Surgery Service Line.
• Evaluates requests from activities/units for nonstandard files equipment and supplies. Provides advice and assistance for acquisition and use of these supplies and equipment to ensure effective management and compliance with established procedures and controls. Maintains and inventory of nonstandard files equipment and submits recommendations or needed equipment to the activity/unit's Records Manager. Serves as the point of contact for the section for specialty specific clinical information, reports completion, data pulls, controlled correspondence and local, VISN or national suspense items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

Functions or Scope:

• Enhances Pharmacy quality improvement/quality control by participating in process action teams, reporting medication errors, and continually seeking ways to improve the service provided to patients and other customers.
• Compounds oral non-sterile medications; calculates and converts to proper weights and measures to assure accurate manufacture of final product; performs record keeping for compounding activities.
• Have strong customer service skills and be able to assist patients over the telephone and the window
• Provide clinic support through appointment scheduling, faxing and mailing, preparation of teaching materials, and filing
• Schedule and link clinic consults to enrollment appointments for new patients in the anticoagulation clinic
• Schedules clinic follow-up appointments
• Utilize and maintains the Recall Reminder, Electronic Waiting, and Veteran Choice
• Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling and anticoagulation directives and terminology.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics
• Evaluate and analyze the workflow to coordinate activities in support of clinical pharmacy specialists
• Understand and apply Medical Center policies and procedures
• Interact directly with patients and family members to support clinic activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, schedulers, and other healthcare personnel
• Receive and triage lab results faxed from the community
• Triage clinical telephone calls
• Document communication with patients in CPRS
• Notify pharmacist of issues related to prescription duplication, medication compliance, allergies or adverse reactions, and INR's out of therapeutic range which are identified through patient communication or medical record review
• Notify pharmacist when complications related to anticoagulation therapy are identified
• Monitor clinic records for patients who fail to show for scheduled appointments and initiate reminders to ensure continuum of care
• Evaluate and analyze data from clinic databases to generate periodic quality assessment reports
• Receives new stock and returned stock into inventory and ensures documentation into the VistA controlled substance package.
• Prepares and fills controlled substance outpatient orders from the central pharmacy vault utilizing the VistA controlled substances software and automated dispensing equipment.
• Independently conducts 72-hour, ATC, and biennial inventories.
• Participates and interacts with the Controlled Substance Inspectors when conducting the monthly-unannounced inventory. Prepares report for Pharmacy Supervisor and Controlled Substance Coordinator when discrepancies are identified.
• Analyses discrepancies to determine root causes and determines appropriate corrective action following established standard operating procedures.
• Prepares controlled substances for destruction, documents such activities in the VistA controlled substance package and interacts with contracted services to effect destruction.
• Independently provides controlled substance training for technicians, pharmacists, and inspectors; provides information to pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians regarding status of controlled substance medication orders.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

Functions or Scope:

• Enhances Pharmacy quality improvement/quality control by participating in process action teams, reporting medication errors, and continually seeking ways to improve the service provided to patients and other customers.
• Compounds oral non-sterile medications; calculates and converts to proper weights and measures to assure accurate manufacture of final product; performs record keeping for compounding activities.
• Have strong customer service skills and be able to assist patients over the telephone and the window
• Provide clinic support through appointment scheduling, faxing and mailing, preparation of teaching materials, and filing
• Schedule and link clinic consults to enrollment appointments for new patients in the anticoagulation clinic
• Schedules clinic follow-up appointments
• Utilize and maintains the Recall Reminder, Electronic Waiting, and Veteran Choice
• Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling and anticoagulation directives and terminology.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics
• Evaluate and analyze the workflow to coordinate activities in support of clinical pharmacy specialists
• Understand and apply Medical Center policies and procedures
• Interact directly with patients and family members to support clinic activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, schedulers, and other healthcare personnel
• Receive and triage lab results faxed from the community
• Triage clinical telephone calls
• Document communication with patients in CPRS
• Notify pharmacist of issues related to prescription duplication, medication compliance, allergies or adverse reactions, and INR's out of therapeutic range which are identified through patient communication or medical record review
• Notify pharmacist when complications related to anticoagulation therapy are identified
• Monitor clinic records for patients who fail to show for scheduled appointments and initiate reminders to ensure continuum of care
• Evaluate and analyze data from clinic databases to generate periodic quality assessment reports
• Receives new stock and returned stock into inventory and ensures documentation into the VistA controlled substance package.
• Prepares and fills controlled substance outpatient orders from the central pharmacy vault utilizing the VistA controlled substances software and automated dispensing equipment.
• Independently conducts 72-hour, ATC, and biennial inventories.
• Participates and interacts with the Controlled Substance Inspectors when conducting the monthly-unannounced inventory. Prepares report for Pharmacy Supervisor and Controlled Substance Coordinator when discrepancies are identified.
• Analyses discrepancies to determine root causes and determines appropriate corrective action following established standard operating procedures.
• Prepares controlled substances for destruction, documents such activities in the VistA controlled substance package and interacts with contracted services to effect destruction.
• Independently provides controlled substance training for technicians, pharmacists, and inspectors; provides information to pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians regarding status of controlled substance medication orders.

• Responsible for setup and utilization of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as well as evaluating patients' responses to treatments and documenting findings in the patients' medical record.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the circulatory and pulmonary systems and the major organs associated with these systems is required.
• Knowledge of a variety of related acute and chronic disorders and diseases, their effect on the lungs and heart, and the method of treatment is needed.
• Knowledge of the pharmacology of common respiratory drugs, common dosages, typical and atypical patient responses and side effects is required.
• Educate and train new staff, students, and members of the healthcare team.
• Must have expertise in the operation of all respiratory care equipment and be able to select and manipulate the respiratory equipment and therapy to meet patient needs.
• Must be able to instruct physicians and other healthcare professionals in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment and therapy.
• When assessing a patient, providing care, or providing educational instruction, the employee will consider the age of the patient and any learning barriers as well as personal learning preferences as each relates to the ability to understand directions, provide objective self-assessment or any other personal information appropriate to the medical treatment plan.
• Practices professionally, must be reliable, be able to work independently and be self-motivated. The incumbent shall be able to monitor vital signs, perform and interpret arterial blood gases, and perform clinical assessments, recommend treatment options, and assess patient response.
• Skilled in arterial puncture by utilizing arterial puncture technique and utilizing all necessary safeguards to prevent complications from this technique.
• Work is primarily performed in the Pulmonary function department however, diagnostic, and therapeutic bronchoscopies are performed in the bronchoscopy suite, radiology, or at bedside.

• Responsible for setup and utilization of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as well as evaluating patients' responses to treatments and documenting findings in the patients' medical record.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the circulatory and pulmonary systems and the major organs associated with these systems is required.
• Knowledge of a variety of related acute and chronic disorders and diseases, their effect on the lungs and heart, and the method of treatment is needed.
• Knowledge of the pharmacology of common respiratory drugs, common dosages, typical and atypical patient responses and side effects is required.
• Educate and train new staff, students, and members of the healthcare team.
• Must have expertise in the operation of all respiratory care equipment and be able to select and manipulate the respiratory equipment and therapy to meet patient needs.
• Must be able to instruct physicians and other healthcare professionals in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment and therapy.
• When assessing a patient, providing care, or providing educational instruction, the employee will consider the age of the patient and any learning barriers as well as personal learning preferences as each relates to the ability to understand directions, provide objective self-assessment or any other personal information appropriate to the medical treatment plan.
• Practices professionally, must be reliable, be able to work independently and be self-motivated. The incumbent shall be able to monitor vital signs, perform and interpret arterial blood gases, and perform clinical assessments, recommend treatment options, and assess patient response.
• Skilled in arterial puncture by utilizing arterial puncture technique and utilizing all necessary safeguards to prevent complications from this technique.
• Work is primarily performed in the Pulmonary function department however, diagnostic, and therapeutic bronchoscopies are performed in the bronchoscopy suite, radiology, or at bedside.

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The Incumbent serves as a Senior Social Worker for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (7West) within the Acute Care Section of the Mental Health Service line at VA Puget Sound Health Care System located in Seattle, Washington. The Social Worker has responsibility to provide direct services for Veterans, their families and caregivers to ensure the care provided is of the highest quality. Duties will include:

• Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff.
• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services.
• Responsible for the clinical case management for Social Work needs on the unit. This includes ensuring conducting psychosocial assessments and facilitating group programming on a daily basis.
• Works with Veterans hospitalized under the Involuntary Treatment Act, to include coordinating with County Crisis and Commitment Services and providing court testimony as the VA Court Evaluator.
• Provide a full range of services within the Social Work Scope of Practice based on Veteran needs, acuity level, and preferences for care.
• Provide consultation and psychoeducation to Veterans and Veteran families on topics including community resources, Advance Directives, VA benefits, budgeting, activities of daily living, and recovery goals.
• Act as a consultant to other team/staff members and take a lead clinical role in case consultation.
• Fulfill ethical responsibilities to Veterans, colleagues and VA in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics, VHA Code of Ethics, and local ethics policies.
• Document all Veteran care in the electronic health record in accordance with facility policy, VHA Directive 1162.05 (and revisions), and program-specific SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with standards and expectations of Joint Commission, CARF, and other relevant accrediting bodies.
• Actively participate in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting Veteran care needs and identifying the need for SOP or policy changes.
• Provide supervision to students, interns, or unlicensed Social Workers as requested.
• Maintain familiarity and responsibility for all behavioral health performance measures.
• Responsible for participation and leadership in process improvement, system redesign, and/or other applicable workgroups and committees, to include creation of standard work documents or strategic plan implementation.
• Take responsibility for improving professional competencies by participating training programs and continuing education. Maintain accurate records of trainings in accordance with VA policies and state licensure requirements. Evaluate own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other means.
• Provide training, education, and consultation to trainees, VA staff, and community partners as a subject matter expert in specialized practice area(s).
• Serve as a consultant and subject-matter expert for Social Work to clinical staff (physicians, nurses, and other disciplines as needed).
• Ensure outpatient follow up care is scheduled in compliance with facility performance measures.
• Formally supervise trainees when assigned.
• Assist with coordinating scheduled admissions for ECT/ATC.
• Develop evidenced based group programming materials.
• Coordinate with DSHS and families to facilitate placement to AFH or SNF.
• Be knowledgeable of resources for homeless Veterans and refer appropriately.

The Incumbent serves as a Senior Social Worker for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (7West) within the Acute Care Section of the Mental Health Service line at VA Puget Sound Health Care System located in Seattle, Washington. The Social Worker has responsibility to provide direct services for Veterans, their families and caregivers to ensure the care provided is of the highest quality. Duties will include:

• Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff.
• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services.
• Responsible for the clinical case management for Social Work needs on the unit. This includes ensuring conducting psychosocial assessments and facilitating group programming on a daily basis.
• Works with Veterans hospitalized under the Involuntary Treatment Act, to include coordinating with County Crisis and Commitment Services and providing court testimony as the VA Court Evaluator.
• Provide a full range of services within the Social Work Scope of Practice based on Veteran needs, acuity level, and preferences for care. Services may include, but are not limited to, the following: case management; individual, family, and group therapy; discharge planning; resource linkage; and care coordination.
• Provide consultation and psychoeducation to Veterans and Veteran families on topics including community resources, Advance Directives, VA benefits, budgeting, activities of daily living, and recovery goals.
• Act as a consultant to other team/staff members and take a lead clinical role in case consultation.
• Fulfill ethical responsibilities to Veterans, colleagues and VA in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics, VHA Code of Ethics, and local ethics policies. This includes but is not limited to: compliance with all laws and regulations related to confidentiality and release of information; protecting Veterans' personal identifying information.
• Document all Veteran care in the electronic health record in accordance with facility policy, VHA Directive 1162.05 (and revisions), and program-specific SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with standards and expectations of Joint Commission, CARF, and other relevant accrediting bodies. Assist program leadership in accreditation preparation and continuous readiness activities as requested.
• Actively participate in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting Veteran care needs and identifying the need for SOP or policy changes.
• Provide supervision to students, interns, or unlicensed Social Workers as requested.
• Maintain familiarity and responsibility for all behavioral health performance measures. Assist in development and maintenance of operational plans and strategic goals related to these measures.
• Responsible for participation and leadership in process improvement, system redesign, and/or other applicable workgroups and committees, to include creation of standard work documents or strategic plan implementation.
• Take responsibility for improving professional competencies by participating training programs and continuing education. Maintain accurate records of trainings in accordance with VA policies and state licensure requirements. Evaluate own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other means.
• Complete all mandatory VA trainings in a timely manner.
• Provide training, education, and consultation to trainees, VA staff, and community partners as a subject matter expert in specialized practice area(s).
• Serve as a consultant and subject-matter expert for Social Work to clinical staff (physicians, nurses, and other disciplines as needed).
• Ensure outpatient follow up care is scheduled in compliance with facility performance measures.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of state laws regarding involuntary treatment and works closely with Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs) and the court system when appropriate
• Formally supervise trainees when assigned.
• Assist with coordinating scheduled admissions for ECT/ATC.
• Develop evidenced based group programming materials.
• Coordinate with DSHS and families to facilitate placement to AFH or SNF.
• Be knowledgeable of resources for homeless Veterans and refer appropriately.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following.

• Collects, organizes and tracks information in support of the Personnel Security Program.
• Reviews position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Assemble position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.
• Tracks electronically the level assigned and the appropriate background investigation needed.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.
• Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the Office of Personnel Managements Electronic Application (e-APP) system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC).
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-APP within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Assists in presenting training/briefings for supervisors, managers, and employees related to various aspects of the Personnel Security Program.
• Assures that paperwork related to the suitability process is forwarded for inclusion in the appropriate system of records, i.e., official personnel folders, records related to fee basis employees, contract personnel, volunteers, or without compensation employees. Maintains required files related to the suitability process in accordance with OPM/agency guidelines.
• Requests information from various law enforcement agencies and courts. Assures that the approving official is kept informed of these actions.
• Reviews applicant's data ensuring that the submitted information matches the demographic data and that all required information has been provided. Accepts/rejects applicants
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of PIV role holder responsibilities.
• Provides technical advice and guidance regarding matters pertaining to PIV Program.
• Assembles position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf

The Nursing Assistant (NA) on the inpatient acute care units develops their practice and adherence to a high level of respect and knowledge of veteran patient rights and responsibilities. The NAs practice includes all activities of daily living, and general nursing duties and tasks to help the team restore the veteran patient to the highest level of independence or remain comfortable toward the end of life. The NA supports the unit operations and can be assigned clinical and non-clinical duties. NAs at this grade level function as members of the nursing care team and assist licensed staff in the care of patients who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness.

The tasks below are for the full performance level:

1. Participates in activity and actions to improve the quality of care for veteran patients to include fall and pressure sore prevention; that includes learning to implement the organization's prevention guidelines on falls and pressure sores, and the veteran's specific plan of care.
2. Ensures the Veteran is wearing the correct identification bracelet.
3. Adheres to responsibility of timely maintenance of all education required, including: TMS, BLS, HIPAA and Privacy training.
4. Supervises patients and can mentor other NAs in personal hygiene, rest and eating. Feeds and bathes patients who require assistance. Helps patients in and out of bed, and with mobile devices. Instructs and assists patients in the skills necessary to gain independence in activities of daily living.
5. Contributes to a safe, clean, clutter-free, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Follows Medical Center and Nursing Service policies and procedures. Provides care to patients in isolation and patients on chemotherapy precautions. Maintains privacy of patient and staff.
6. Performs and can mentor other NAs in a variety of general nursing duties including measurement and recording of vital signs, EKGs, weight, height, intake and output, post-mortem care, simple treatments such as hot and cold packs, changes clean or sterile dressings, applies external catheters, and gives catheter care.
7. Maintains oxygen therapy as directed by the RN, assignment, or written care plan, to include management and operation of oxygen tanks. Performs assistive cough and deep breathing exercises.
8. Performs and/or instructs patients in learning range of motion exercise, turning and positioning, ambulation, and other routine care procedures.
9. Prepares patients for tests, examinations, treatments and for surgery. Collect's specimens such as urine, sputum and stool. Labels specimens for laboratory examinations. Performs blood glucose tests as appropriate. Cleans and maintains equipment with appropriate RME disinfectant.
10. Initiates Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation in accordance with established Medical Center policy and initiates other emergency procedures as necessary, including fire and disaster. Demonstrates safe body mechanics.
11. Observes and reports patient's physical and mental status, reporting unusual changes to the RN. Reports information obtained from patients and or family and participates in developing a plan of care. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

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The Nursing Assistant (NA) on the inpatient acute care units develops their practice and adherence to a high level of respect and knowledge of veteran patient rights and responsibilities. The NAs practice includes all activities of daily living, and general nursing duties and tasks to help the team restore the veteran patient to the highest level of independence or remain comfortable toward the end of life. The NA supports the unit operations and can be assigned clinical and non-clinical duties. NAs at this grade level function as members of the nursing care team and assist licensed staff in the care of patients who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness.

The tasks below are for the full performance level:

1. Participates in activity and actions to improve the quality of care for veteran patients to include fall and pressure sore prevention; that includes learning to implement the organization's prevention guidelines on falls and pressure sores, and the veteran's specific plan of care.
2. Ensures the Veteran is wearing the correct identification bracelet.
3. Adheres to responsibility of timely maintenance of all education required, including: TMS, BLS, HIPAA and Privacy training.
4. Supervises patients and can mentor other NAs in personal hygiene, rest and eating. Feeds and bathes patients who require assistance. Helps patients in and out of bed, and with mobile devices. Instructs and assists patients in the skills necessary to gain independence in activities of daily living.
5. Contributes to a safe, clean, clutter-free, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Follows Medical Center and Nursing Service policies and procedures. Provides care to patients in isolation and patients on chemotherapy precautions. Maintains privacy of patient and staff.
6. Performs and can mentor other NAs in a variety of general nursing duties including measurement and recording of vital signs, EKGs, weight, height, intake and output, post-mortem care, simple treatments such as hot and cold packs, changes clean or sterile dressings, applies external catheters, and gives catheter care.
7. Maintains oxygen therapy as directed by the RN, assignment, or written care plan, to include management and operation of oxygen tanks. Performs assistive cough and deep breathing exercises.
8. Performs and/or instructs patients in learning range of motion exercise, turning and positioning, ambulation, and other routine care procedures.
9. Prepares patients for tests, examinations, treatments and for surgery. Collect's specimens such as urine, sputum and stool. Labels specimens for laboratory examinations. Performs blood glucose tests as appropriate. Cleans and maintains equipment with appropriate RME disinfectant.
10. Initiates Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation in accordance with established Medical Center policy and initiates other emergency procedures as necessary, including fire and disaster. Demonstrates safe body mechanics.
11. Observes and reports patient's physical and mental status, reporting unusual changes to the RN. Reports information obtained from patients and or family and participates in developing a plan of care. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

• Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex devices and systems.
• Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks. Adheres to Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Guidelines in both pre-procurement and during system implementation. Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed.
• Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Implements the HTM Section training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible within the available resources.
• As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels. Uses knowledge of government contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable documentation and to oversee vendor work. Collaborates with Logistics and Contracting to procure parts and services.
• Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes. Participates in local safety improvement processes such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), safety work groups, and Environment of Care Rounds. Identifies hazards during routine job performance and takes action to ensure they are addressed and corrected.
• Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology. Focuses on professional development in all areas of medical technology lifecycle management including technical skills.
• Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.
• Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.

• Develops goals, objectives, and policy for the medical equipment management program and monitors progress;
• Identifies and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and sets deadlines for completion of work as necessary;
• Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Reviews progress of work assignments, modifies as needed and checks completed work for accuracy;
• Advises supervisor and other management officials as necessary on status of critical medical equipment that may adversely impact veteran care and/or access;
• Provides input to the annual budget for the unit, and monitors spending throughout the fiscal year to ensure that adequate resources are available to support mission. Evaluates need for service contracts and on-demand vendor service;
• Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.
• Develops performance standards for subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates using work order and other relevant data;
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; serves as coach and facilitator in consensus building activities among team members;
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager;
• Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases;
• Plans for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget;
• Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions;
• Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others;
• Approves and monitors the use of overtime and/or alternate tours needed to accomplish work.

• Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex devices and systems.
• Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks. Adheres to Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Guidelines in both pre-procurement and during system implementation. Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed.
• Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Implements the HTM Section training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible within the available resources.
• As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels. Uses knowledge of government contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable documentation and to oversee vendor work. Collaborates with Logistics and Contracting to procure parts and services.
• Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes. Participates in local safety improvement processes such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), safety work groups, and Environment of Care Rounds. Identifies hazards during routine job performance and takes action to ensure they are addressed and corrected.
• Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology. Focuses on professional development in all areas of medical technology lifecycle management including technical skills.
• Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.
• Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.

• Develops goals, objectives, and policy for the medical equipment management program and monitors progress;
• Identifies and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and sets deadlines for completion of work as necessary;
• Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Reviews progress of work assignments, modifies as needed and checks completed work for accuracy;
• Advises supervisor and other management officials as necessary on status of critical medical equipment that may adversely impact veteran care and/or access;
• Provides input to the annual budget for the unit, and monitors spending throughout the fiscal year to ensure that adequate resources are available to support mission. Evaluates need for service contracts and on-demand vendor service;
• Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.
• Develops performance standards for subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates using work order and other relevant data;
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; serves as coach and facilitator in consensus building activities among team members;
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager;
• Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases;
• Plans for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget;
• Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions;
• Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others;
• Approves and monitors the use of overtime and/or alternate tours needed to accomplish work.