Total 10 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties of the RN HCBS Case Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Uses knowledge of the home and community-based care program and VA Program to organize delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.
• Applies nursing clinical knowledge/judgement to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating Veteran needs and outcomes
• Coordinates care for Veterans receiving both internal VA and community-based home and community-based services including but not limited to skilled home care, non-skilled homecare, adult day health care and respite care. This includes close collaboration with other connected internal VA programs including but not limited to caregiver support program, inpatient care, outpatient services, Veteran Directed Care, Home Based Primary Care, Bowel and Bladder and other programs.
• Evaluates, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients, and/or organizational processes within area of expertise.-Works with inter professional team members at VISN and facility levels to ensure services and eligibility determinations are delivered objectively with strong, consistent reliability with documentation and communication of outcomes in a direct and coordinated manner.
• Conducts comprehensive clinical review of patient records to identify the presence of Veteran medical necessity for services.
• Evaluates and documents Veteran progress and changing needs.
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experiences, and creating approaches to management of complex patient care.
• Reviews and receives community care consults.

PRIMARY ROLES

• Documents assessment and interventions by policy and practice standards (CPRS)
• Mentors and precepts new staff and students.
• Crisis intervention for unique population
• Completes post-Emergency Department (ED)/Urgent Care and post-discharge phone calls within 2 business days, and documents results in patient's medical record.
• Actively manages a high risk registry which includes patients with elevated HgbA1C, hypertension, elevated LDLs, frequent hospitalizations/admissions, frequent visits to the ED/Urgent Care area, and those who are considered, by the team, to be at high risk for injury.
• Collaborate with the Teamlet {Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate, and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-bases services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-drivencare plan for life.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's personalized health plan/goals.
• Manages triage, telephone triage, and scheduled and unscheduled patients.
• Executes nurse driven clinics for appropriate patient populations in order to support positive health outcomes for veterans.
• Promotes cost effective use of resources and adopt effective least-expensive strategies expected in non­ face-to-face approaches (including Tele-Health).
• Keeps patient's provider and appropriate case manager aware of patient progress, issues, and/or problems.
• Screens patients for social service, home care, and other community care needs; and coordinate or make referrals as appropriate; and seek consultation when indicated.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Incumbent is responsible to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist for assuring that the work assignments of the other employees of the section are carried out.
• Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization. Assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.
• Monitors progress of work and makes day to day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Obtains assistance from the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist as needed.
• Incumbent maintains records of work accomplishments and prepares production reports as required.
• Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques.
• Gives on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices in conjunction with training program provided by the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist, with strong emphasis on safe work habits.
• May operate all power equipment, washer/extractors, dryers, or any laundry related equipment in the absence of the regular machine operator to cover any vacant positions due to vacations, sick leave, etc.
• Leads other employees in daily assignments and monitors the quality of work being performed.
• Incumbent approves leave in the absence of the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist.
• Informs employees of available services and employee activities.
• Resolves informal concerns 'of employees and refers others to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist. Reports to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist on performance, progress, and training needs of employees and on disciplinary issues.
• Makes suggestions to Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs.
• Makes suggestions to Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs.
• Incumbent assumes total responsibility in operation of laundry during absence of the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist due to vacation, sick leave, training and trips off station.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Community Care Referral Case Manager (RCM) Registered Nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses; combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury; community adjustment; addictions and other health problems.
• Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care.
• Addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/ caregivers, through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice.
• Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services.
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence.
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

• Reviews, audits, and implements corrective action, where needed, for all components of medication management, i.e. purchasing, preparation, dispensing, storage, administration.
• Provides oversight for medication error reporting within pharmacy service.
• Manages the adverse drug reaction reporting system (VA ADERS).
• Develops/ coordinates emergency management policies and procedures.
• Conducts weekly inventory of pharmacy drug cache.
• Maintains all inventory records of pharmacy drug cache.
• Coordinates all controlled substances destructions with Supply Chain Management, the controlled substances Coordinator, and medication destruction vendor.
• Maintains controlled substances destruction program including all appropriate records and monitors.
• Provides staff education on regulations and standards in collaboration with the Facility Program Manager, Pharmacy Education.
• Reviews, audits, and implements corrective action, where needed, for regulatory compliance such as The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

The Nurse Manager of Fort Meade VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic is a Registered Nurse with 24/7 accountability for nursing care by licensed and unlicensed staff. S/he is responsible for the day-to-day operations ensuring patient and staff safety in compliance with VHA, VISN, and VAMHCS policies/procedures/nursing protocols, accepted best practices, and professional standards of care. S/he evaluates performance, provides annual competency training, and continuing education for direct reports. The Nurse Manager performs timecard certification, verifying staff schedules and hours worked. S/he practices fiscal responsibility within the budgetary guidelines. S/he is responsible for the implementation of the organization's Vision, Mission, and Values. The Nurse Manager consults with and reports to the Chief Nurse of Ambulatory and Emergency Care Clinical Center. The Nurse Manager is an essential leader in the clinic overseeing the clinic operations as well as ensuring safe and quality patient care and excellent customer service. S/he manages and evaluates the nursing staff who directly impact the multiple quality metrics.

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

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shifts
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Major duties:

• The Nurse Manager's position is a critical position which will provide the management of all operations of Nursing Education Service Line.
• The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Responsible for overall supervision of all activities of Nursing Education Service Line.
• Functioning They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Enhancing They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• The Nurse Manager (NM) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. This nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
• The NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and
  provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
• They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge of the unit and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in process improvement initiatives.
• The NM seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• The NM participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

The Nurse Manager, Primary Care (NM, PC) serves as a first level supervisor who functions under the direction and guidance of the Chief Nurse, Primary Care. S/he enhances the development and implementation of the Primary Care's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Program by working in partnership with their site leadership as well as with Primary Care Leadership at the Medical Center. The NM, PC demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to work independently optimizing patient care, patient safety and operational efficiency for patients receiving care within the Primary Care Program. The NM will demonstrate expertise in leading and organizing care delivery, staff accountability for practice, promotes staff engagement in decision making and guiding and supporting staff growth and development. S/he utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and evaluate program and service activities that impacts positive patient outcomes within Nursing Service and Primary Care. The NM, PC primary responsibility is to lead the delivery of the PACT model of care being provided by staff under his/her supervision by reviewing, assessing, and measuring outcomes related to the processes involved in preventive and disease management that is patient driven and utilizes a team-based approach. This position is aligned under Patient Care Services, but work collaborative with Primary Care Leadership to meet the mission and vision of the Medical Center. This position requires cross-coverage at the Primary Clinics and CBOC's in absence of another Nurse Manager.
Nurse Manager (NM) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. This nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. The NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
The NM, PC provides 24-hour management, supervision, and leadership for a Primary Care Nursing at the designed clinic or CBOC. This includes but is not limited to resource utilization (human, supplies/equipment), patient flow, performance improvement activities, and staff and program evaluations. is responsible for all issues that affect nursing including standards of practice, credentialing, training, functional statements, position descriptions, timely proficiencies and performance appraisals, and ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and protocols. The NM, PC ensures appropriate orientation, education, competence assessment, and continuing professional development of nursing personal supervised. The NM, PC possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting, which will enable effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and attainment of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of patients and significant others in accordance with the PACT principles. S/he keeps staff informed of unit and executive-level activities in a timely matter, and through monthly staff meetings. The NM, PC will communicate and/or prepare information in a timely matter regarding emergencies regarding unusual occurrences, or issues that impact nursing practice in Nursing and Primary Care. The NM, PC is responsible for staffing and scheduling of nursing staff and ensures that assignments of staff reflect their appropriate competence and utilization. S/he ensures that nursing practice is consistent with external standards such as Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General and internal standards such as VA Performance Measures to include various reimbursement agencies.

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: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

The duties of the Equal Employment Manager includes but is not limited to:

• Serves as the principal advisor to the organizational leadership and staff.
• Provides expert advice on all matters related to the EEO program and the impact of EEO plans, policies, and decisions.
• Provides leadership, advice and counsel to staff and managers/supervisors in the development and implementation of the organization's affirmative action plan.
• Defines equal employment opportunity problem areas.
• Identifies reasons for problems and drafts specific action items to treat the causes of problems.
• Serves on and assumes a leadership role on committees.
• Prepares reference materials to ensure EEO program is communicated to the workforce.
• Advises management on specific actions in support of affirmative action and strategies for processing discrimination complaints.
• Conduct EEO Training for all managers and supervisors.
• Assures formal complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies.
• Determines acceptability of formal complaints and dismisses those that are untimely or not within purview of applicable regulations.
• Advises complainant of their post-investigative options and assures files are correct and complete prior to forwarding to higher authority.
• Manages a total equal employment opportunity program that meets basic requirements for complying with laws, regulations and agency policies.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data in order to evaluate progress of the EEO Program.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for all areas of canteen operations relating to retail, food, vending, sales, merchandising, accountability, misc. service of the canteen located in Fort Wayne, IN. The incumbent is responsible for a full range of personnel management, administrative controls, reviews, & processes relative to canteen operations. e.g., POGs, RPOS, inventory controls, stock schedules, food safety, sanitation, promotional programs, etc. The incumbent is responsible for attaining financial goals & implementing program objectives as established by VCSCO and/or Region Manager.