Total 15 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

Major Duties:

Policy Program Development and Management:
The incumbent manages the SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (STVHCS) policy and standard operating procedures (SOP) program and governance documents in accordance with VA, VHA, and VISN 17 policy, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and other applicable federal laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for systematically ensuring the control and life cycle of Policies and Procedures that are created and developed throughout the facility. This includes creation or receipt, processing, distribution, review, organization, storage and retrieval, and final disposition of policies, SOPs, and other official documents, in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Federal Records Act of 1950, VA and VHA policy, and other applicable federal laws and regulations

Publications Management:
The Management and Program Assistant (Policy and Publications Manager) electronically manages all aspects of coordination, receipt, tracking, revision, and updating of all regulations, manuals, and directives from VACO, Networks or VBA and external agencies, ensuring proper distribution, coordination, and signature for the Office of the Director, or pertinent Services throughout the entire STVHCS. As the subject matter expert for the STVHCS, provides guidance, direction, and instruction regarding electronic revision and updates to Services per applicable guidelines, to ensure standardization, appropriate review and coordination by pertinent program officials. The incumbent is accountable for reviewing all systems policies in collaboration with system staff to ensure compliance with VHA Directives, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Joint Commission (TJC) and all other regulatory requirements.

OQPS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
The incumbent is an integral part of the QPS team and will reinforce and ensure all aspects of the Administration of OQPS are maintained including, but not limited to, timekeeping, accreditation survey preparation, reporting, action plan development, maintaining the QPS SharePoint, scheduling meetings, and ensuring QPS processes are kept up to date. The team often receives short-notice tasks and important missions, and the incumbent will be part of supporting those mission objectives or fulfilling those tasks as assigned by the Chief Quality Officer. This supports the overall effort of managing and maintaining support to the Medical Center Director and at times the executive leadership team. The incumbent will analyze and evaluate information and possess working knowledge related to principles, concepts, and practices applicable to QQPS administrative work. Administrative work involves exercising judgment, personal responsibility and accomplishing tasks by identifying options, and determining regulatory requirements in support of STX and OQPS.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 0730-1600
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Assistant (Policy and Publications Manager)/PD00814O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Manages the care of patients, while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed
• Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify, implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved
• Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care that optimizes the patient's experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for a team of patients
• Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient, Role models and displays ethical behavior
• Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and models appropriate action by providing and directing others in the provision of care following established policies and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Models High reliability principles and I CARE values to improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrates knowledge over a wide range of job responsibilities, effectively communicating with individuals and groups to build a strong sense of teamwork and purpose
• Actively contributes to the collaboration process and clearly communicates ideas to promote team success. Makes meaningful and challenging contributions for the betterment of the work group
• Demonstrates compassion for self and others. Makes sound decisions under pressure. Effectively handles multiple demands, anticipates and resolves conflicts
• Is consistent and dependable in carrying out responsibilities and exercises sound judgement
• Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches
• Shares knowledge and learning opportunities that enhance current nursing practice for self and others
• Shares knowledge gained from self-directed professional development activities
• Provides constructive feedback to others
• Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor or mentor
• Models the application of evidence-based practice/research with peers to improve patient care
• Models effective resource utilization through the delegation of cost-effective care delivery
• Recruits' peers to participate in unit level performance improvement activities
• Integrates individual preferences and goals into evidence-based decision-making

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Screening/Assessment/Diagnosis
The Post 9/11 M2VA Transition and Care Management (TCM) Social Worker independently
evaluates Veterans and family members/significant others situation and arrives at a reasoned
conclusion. Interprets and explains VA's treatment and benefit programs. Provides
comprehensive case management services to Post-911 Veterans referred to the program.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting
Works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and
social problems. Independently provides crisis management and develops psychosocial
treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Supportive Counseling/Education
The incumbent provides the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and /or
significant other with ongoing supportive counseling.

Resources and Referrals
Develops a resource file of VA and community social service programs. Finds a suitable means
of treatment to help Veterans and/or significant others cope with issues related to transitioning
from active duty.

Advocacy
Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate
and feasible, conducts education and encourages the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf,
thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Outreach
Incumbent participates and assists in planning and executing outreach events for the purpose
of providing education and expedited access to enrollment in VA health care.

Patient Education/Health Promotion and Prevention
Provides education related to the Veteran's VA entitlements, eligibility, services and programs,
as well as community resources for medical and mental health needs.

Professional Evaluation/Education/Training/Supervision/Mentoring
Manages evaluation of the professional services provided. Devises methods of obtaining data
and evaluates data to determine the effectiveness of treatment. Identifies consistent qualities of
successful treatment and of failed treatment.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Post 9/11 Program Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
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 existing pay, 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: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Social Worker (Post 9/11 M2VA)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

The primary purpose of this position will serve as the principal advisor and coordinator in the areas of EEO, Affirmative Employment, the Civil Rights External Programs, Diversity Management and ADR-Mediation. Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Advises senior management on EEO issues/problems, EEO laws, regulations, and policies.
• Analyzes and addresses workplace conflicts, EEO complaints, and barriers to EEO.
• Recommends ADR and coordinates ADR complaints resolved with legal advisor.
• Contacts supervisors/managers and obtains information, documents, and signatures that supports management's decisions and actions.
• Assists individuals and groups in resolving employment disputes. Provides assistance to managers, employees, and groups to resolve sensitive and often moderately complex work-related issues and disputes.
• Conducts studies and analysis to identify program goals that may conflict with policies and practices, disciplinary and adverse actions, reassignments, job training, sexual harassment, and reprisal based on factors of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Gathers program data that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency and recommend EEO process improvements.
• Applies knowledge of human resources management practices including recruitment and selection methods, the use of employment agencies, promotion practices, disciplinary procedures, and functions of labor agreements.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and support factors that impact customer satisfaction
• Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs
• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff
• Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Maintains current knowledge of multi-disciplinary resources, programs and services
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print and conversations
• Actively participates in policies, procedures, and standards to promote evidence-based patient-driven care
• Demonstrates professional communication and conduct
• Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives
• Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines
• Skills in time management, priority setting, assessment and urgent intervention are essential for this unit
• Participation in High Reliability Organization (HRO) & professional governance initiatives
• Promotes evidence-based best practices and nurse sensitive indicators (including but not limited to Falls Prevention, Hospital Associated Infection Prevention, Medication error prevention, Safe Patient Handling, and Skin Safety)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until February 24, 2025, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 6, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

• Designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Contributes to 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.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• 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.

*** Non-Bargaining Position ***

Advise Health Care System senior management on EEO issues/problems, EEO laws, regulations, and policies. Analyze and address workplace conflicts, EEO complaints, and barriers to equal employment opportunity. Meet with managers and/or supervisors in an effort to resolve the problem at this level. Recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and coordinates complaints resolved in ADR with the Health Care System's legal advisor. Obtains signatures of all parties involved in ADR prior to forwarding to the Director for concurrence.

Incumbent will assist individuals and groups in resolving employment disputes. Incumbent provides informal assistance to managers, employees, and groups in resolving sensitive and often moderately complex work-related issues and disputes. Incumbent works with individual parties to understand the basic nature of the dispute, the issues involved, and the positions of the various parties to facilitate resolution.

Identify programs goals that may conflict with existing policies or practices, disciplinary and adverse actions, reassignments, job training, sexual harassment, and reprisal, based on factors of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Conduct periodic evaluations of the workforce. Gather program data that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency. Meet with managers to discuss workforce profile(s) that may indicate improvements in EEO area(s). General knowledge of human resources management practices including recruitment and selection methods, the use of employment agencies, promotion practices, disciplinary procedures, and the functions of labor agreements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Manager / PD740-0123-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The ANM engages in 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 ANM contributes to 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 ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

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, 07:30am-04:00pm; Position will include occasional off tours and weekends. May be required to work other shifts, be on call, work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require. Should operational needs dictate, candidates must be willing to work within other units (including community based outpatient clinics, for example) to assist and support continuation of the provision of care/services.
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• 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.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).

This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Perform a wide range of programmatic and operational functions for the HPE Office.
• Oversee all functions related to the administration of HPE funding, accreditation, appointment process, and affiliate relationships in accordance with VHA directives, handbooks, policies, memos, and notices.
• Play an active and influential role in day-to-day medical facility policymaking, planning and decision making.
• Serve as the technical and subject matter expert (SME) for HPE programs to include undergraduate and graduate medical and dental education, nursing, associated health, and advanced fellows.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to identify and/or implement best practices and advising on program and policy requirements pertaining to HPE programs.
• Assure that administrative, clinical programs and policies are integrated to meet the unique need of interprofessional HPTs and patients they serve.
• Assist in identifying budget needs and negotiates with management to arrive at appropriate funding levels that make the most effective use of resources in accomplishing VA's academic and HPE missions.
• Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure compliance programs are in place for OAA HPE programs.
• Create and maintaining a functional communication system and promotes an understanding between HPTs, faculty, employees, and Veterans regarding HPE mission and programs.
• Represent the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE Office in formal speaking engagements at facility meetings with the affiliate or at public relations events.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Leads and organizes delivery of care
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes
• Applies nursing expertise to lead improvement, with demonstrated outcomes
• Leads initiatives to improve the Veteran experience
• Demonstrates leadership in patient advocacy by protecting the health, safety, and rights of patient population groups
• Leads staff to identify, analyze and address ethical issues that impact patients, caregivers and staff beyond the immediate practice setting
• Models' high reliability principles and I CARE values
• Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills, professional behaviors and leadership that promotes a commitment to excellence improving nursing practice, and fostering collaboration among customers
• Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by actively participating in healthcare facility or service-level committees or councils, establishing active relationships and demonstrating leadership in improving care
• Leads with emotional and social intelligence. Demonstrates resilience in coping with challenging and stressful situations, to assist others in increasing their self-determination and competence
• Excels in making appropriate judgement. Demonstrates integrity in the workplace and facilitates formal and informal mentoring opportunities to develop current and future leaders
• Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams that utilize critical thinking
• Leads educational initiatives that expand knowledge to improve outcomes
• Accountable for personal and professional career goals
• Guides the professional growth of others
• Advances nursing practice through contributions to knowledge development or education
• Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based practice/research
• Demonstrates expertise in managing resources that contribute to efficient, cost-effective care and, sharing knowledge
• Demonstrates expertise in performance improvement by leading initiatives and sharing outcomes
• Demonstrates expertise by integrating patient preferences into care delivery decisions and sharing knowledge and outcomes with peers

The ANM has responsibility and accountability 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 influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
The ANM engages in 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 ANM contributes to 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. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
The ANM will support and assist with patient care, dedicating at least 60% of their time to clinical functions. Examples of support include, but are not limited to, serving as charge nurse, facilitating breaks and lunches by assuming patient care coverage, and functioning as a resource for clinical staff.

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: 1530-2400
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Lead housekeeping aids in the accomplishment of daily housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of the facility is maintained.
• Perform limited supervisory duties such as checking in/out attendance and issuing work assignments in the absence of the supervisor.
• Work independently to carry out assigned objectives.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as bed making, sweeping and mopping floors, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpet, and performing high and low dusting.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as washing walls, blinds, woodwork and the interior side of windows, polishing metal fixtures, cleaning glass doors, windows, and other glass surfaces.
• Interpret instructions pertaining to cleaning agents to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Interpret policies, procedures and instructions to properly train housekeeping aids on proper mixing and safe and economical utilization of cleaning supplies.
• Interpret specific written methods, techniques, and procedures and oral and written instructions of the supervisor.
• Follow and train team members on specific steps to operate equipment and accessory tools such as wet/dry vacuum, scrubbing machines, wall washing equipment, rug shampooer, and spray and steam cleaning devices.
• Train team members to select proper equipment to perform specific tasks.
• Make minor repairs to tools and equipment when performing daily maintenance.
• Follow proper safety techniques and procedures to ensure regular and safe functioning of the facility.
• Follow all safety regulations and practices to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors and employees, or damage to government property.
• Follow sanitation procedures and infection control principles to maintain an aseptically clean and pleasant environment for patient care activities.

Major Duties (To include but not limited to):

• The Assistant Nurse Manger supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their designated units.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger provide coverage for other Assistant Nurse Mangers as needed.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger completes orientation according to expected standards.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger works with close supervision, is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger is knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• The Assistant Nurse Manger is aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes.

Lead/training duties and responsibilities include:

• Leads the activities of the production and service areas;
• Provides on-the-job, formal and informal training to lower graded food service works and documents training;
• Reviews daily work assignments and makes adjustments accordingly;
• Communicates instructions and information to employees concerning work to be accomplished;
• Relays any problems and/or events to supervisors and managers;
• Trains food service staff in safe food handling practices;
• Utilizes approved training programs and various training media;
• Completes safety and sanitation inspection checks;
• Ensures food production and service areas are properly set up;
• Performs final check of trays for proper temperature and accuracy as indicated on tray ticket;
• Observes work performance of employees and provides feedback to supervisors;
• Participates in performance improvement programs and documents quality improvement data;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Sets up tray line station with correct supplies and food items;
• Serves food, cafeteria style;
• Breaks down and cleans assigned station;
• Sets up dining room tables for service;
• Prepares individual and bulk nourishments and supplemental foods/beverages;
• Determines the quantities of ingredients needed;
• Makes conversions between the metric system to standard system;
• Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks throughout food service areas;
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation areas;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.