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Communication/Relationships - The post holder is expected to demonstrate articulate and effective written and verbal communication skills, with service users and their carers and a wide range of other people/professionals. I.T. - The post holder must maintain and produce detailed contemporaneous and accurate records and reports, in accordance with agreed procedures. IT literacy skills and the ability to work with electronic care records. Knowledge, skills, experience Recognised professional qualification - Degree or Diploma Mental Health Nursing. Will maintain current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct e.g. NMC. To hold an understanding and knowledge of the problems and difficulties experienced by older people with mental health illness. To have an understanding of the MHA, MCA and DOLS. Knowledge / experience of partnership working with other services. The post holder will engage in the learning of student nurses, professionals, carers and service users and support/supervise junior staff. Development The post holder will participate in service development and ensure that own continuing professional development is undertaken. Planning and Organisational Skills - Ability to assess and plan to meet complex needs and manage complex situations. We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge. The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills. You will be part of an MDT consisting of occupational therapists & nurses, with medical support from Sector Consultant Psychiatrists and their colleagues. The service is commissioned to operate over 7 days, 08-20.30 hours weekdays and 10-18.00 hours weekends and bank holidays. The team manages a varied and complex shared caseload which will include completing holistic and specialised assessments and therapeutic interventions, and providing detailed risk management plans. You will liaise with colleagues and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Service User and carer involvement is at the centre of our approach, and this should be reflected in your values and practice. You will act as shift coordinator on a rostered basis, triaging referrals into the team, providing information, support and signposting as required. The right candidate will be supported into the team with an induction and then in developing and furthering their professional skills through reflection in appraisal objectives, management and clinical supervision and further training and development opportunities. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Duties include but not limited to:

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the delivery of care to employees. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

• Functions as facility Employee Occupational Health nurse, working in collaboration with EOH Clinicians and the Medical Director.
• Supports the delivery of Employee Occupational Health services, including triaging employees with illnesses and injuries, COVID testing and providing vaccinations.
• Functions as a consultant in health promotion and disease prevention and uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate programs to promote healthy behaviors among employees.
• Manages the annual Employee Influenza vaccination campaign.
• Maintains CWM EOH Sharepoint with current information for staff
• Performs data collection and analysis to determine employee health needs and expectations for the occupational health and employee wellness program. Based on this information, develops, implements, and evaluates activities for effectiveness.
• Facilitates the Employee Wellness Committee, working with interdisciplinary health professionals to develop mission, goals, and annual strategic action plan.
• Understands workman's compensation laws; local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; and systems for maintaining health records.
• Collaborates with appropriate human resource/administrative personnel as well as Safety and Infection Prevention.
• Will facilitate staff wellness offerings, and address AES outcomes along with Employee Whole Health committee
• Attends Whole Health executive committee monthly meetings and reports data on EWH.
• Maintains EWH intranet site current, and advertise offerings to staff as appropriate
• Attends and participates in the annual Whole Heath fair event, along with whole health staff*Attends New employee orientation and presents to new CWM staff on whole health principles, services and trainings as well as Occupational Health services

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Telework: Yes, Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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

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

Starting at $80,698 Per Year (VN 00)

Job Title: Beauty Therapist

Location: UNIT 5A, LEEDS CROWN POINT, LEEDS, LS10 1ET

Hours: 18 hours per week

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Beauty Studio at Superdrug

With Beauty Studios located in over 400 of our stores, we offer treatments from brows to nails to lashes and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly, Studex, Lash Perfect & Eyelash Emporium. We are looking for passionate therapists to join Superdrug to deliver outstanding services to our customers.

About You

• You must possess an NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or have equivalent relevant qualifications

• A qualification & experience in acrylic nails & E-file is desirable but not essential

• Previous experience in beauty is a plus

• Confidence in approaching customers and upselling services and products

• A desire to exceed customers' expectations

• Passionate about all thing's beauty

The Role

You will join a team of therapists who are experts at what they do. You will be providing professional advice and beauty treatments for our customers to ensure they have the best in-store experience.

You will offer the following treatments:

• Nails (manicure, pedicure, gel polish and Acrylics*)

• Threading

• Tinting

• Facial & Brow waxing

• Brow lamination

• Lash extensions

• Piercings

*Acrylics only performed in certain stores

What’s in it for you?

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

• A competitive salary

• Up to 28 days holiday

• Amazing discounts

• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend
• Complimentary nail treatments
• Competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out

• Professional inhouse training with our brand partners

• Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference

We offer continued in-house professional training in Threading, Tinting, Waxing, Brow Lamination, Piercing & Lash

extensions.

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight body mass index Routine Blood Tests MMSE Test NHS Health checks Part one of Diabetic checks Hypertension monitoring and other long-term conditions Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions Perform new patient health checks Recognising changes in pts CBS- Must be reported Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Springwood Lodge in Guiseley and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Providing mentorship and support to team members Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided Skills and knowledge you will have A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working Location: Springwood Lodge, Guiseley, LS20 9PQ Situated in the small town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds the service is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to all local amenities. Spring Wood Lodge supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness. They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. The service focuses on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving a sustainable discharge. Spring Wood Lodge provides: 9 bedded Inpatient rehabilitation (Bronte Ward) 12 bedded high dependency inpatient rehabilitation (Byron Ward) What you will get Annual salary of up to £38,000 DoE The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Springwood Lodge in Guiseley and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
  
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
  
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
  
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Springwood Lodge, Guiseley, LS20 9PQ

Situated in the small town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds the service is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to all local amenities.

Spring Wood Lodge supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness. They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. The service focuses on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving a sustainable discharge.

Spring Wood Lodge provides:

• 9 bedded Inpatient rehabilitation (Bronte Ward)
• 12 bedded high dependency inpatient rehabilitation (Byron Ward)

What you will get

• Annual salary of up to £38,000 DoE
  
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
  
• Free meals and parking
  
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
  
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a Health Systems Specialist, responsible for directing, leading and guiding the service lines or services in any projects that may involve management support. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Develop policies and plans for the organization;
• Provide active and well informed administrative participation in planning for the delivery of health care;
• Develop, evaluate, and modify organizational structure and systems to achieve program goals;
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of workload and other data used in resource planning;
• Direct service lines/ services throughout the hospital through the medical center planning activities;
• Conduct and direct special studies and analyses of complex problems relating to manpower requirements, space and equipment utilization, organizational alignment and other areas;
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of policies necessary to support the administrative functions of the medical center;
• Support in his/her role as the one of the senior leaders responsible for the identification of root causes and corrective actions for deficiencies identified by external organizations;
• Participate in the implementation of VISN 1 special emphasis programs which crosses administrative and clinical boundaries and affects all levels of the organization;
• Assist in any projects assigned;
• Make recommendations to senior leaders in all aspects of operations within the hospital; and
• Assist senior leaders in various areas related to construction, contracting, space utilization, and move coordination.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)/PD00507-00 and PD00418-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $81,745 Per Year (GS 11-12)

GS-13: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout.
• Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the office.
• Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures; and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office.
• Conducts or participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings, as assigned.
• Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects.
• Studies and projects addressed are commonly so diverse and intense that they often require input and assistance from departmental or program offices. These studies require study planning, statistical measurement, data analysis, and report preparation and development. When tasked with this type of project, serves as the responsible contact for leading these projects from initiation to completion and
  may be required to present the results to senior leadership.
• Develops position papers and decision documents representing the position of the organization on a variety of complex and sensitive issues such as the quality or timeliness of veteran care issues within the system or at times, issues of Congressional or media interest that have significant national impact e.g. quality and safety concerns or involve several functional areas. An expert level knowledge of health system services is required for the breadth and depth of studies encountered.
• Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding complex audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern; i. e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure that are reviewed by prominent parties such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Tracks both routine and uncommon deadlines initiated by OIG/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions.
• Communicates with responsible staff agency members to ensure completion of all requested actions and appropriately closes out all requests.
• Works closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication
  flows.
• Contacts and engages frequently with staff at all levels to facilitate the work of the office related to a variety of operations-focused assignments and projects initiated by senior leadership or program offices, or departmental offices. This interaction is essential in order to identify substantive issues, establish relative priorities, and determine those issues requiring tracking.
• Manages and coordinates of all online communication tools such as assigned intranet websites, internal SharePoint website collection, and other related informational tools in consultation with communication specialists.
• Assures compliance with all applicable policies, and development and maintenance of internal management processes related to these online tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Authorized
Position Description/PD#:Health System Specialist (Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)/PD03470A
Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• May be required to attend conference at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VISN 1 Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.

Starting at $116,510 Per Year (GS 13)

Working as a RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse): Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long term service users. Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code. Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service userswith complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate). Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Recognise and work within own competence level Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis. Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role. Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as an RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse): Hold a valid NMC Pin Ability to work on shift/rota pattern. Have the right to the work in the UK Minimum 2 years experience in a mental health setting.

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust Health & Safety operations across the Trust. The post holder will develop close, collaborative working relationships and a clear communication strategy with Executive Directors, Specialist Risk Advisors, Staff side Union Representatives and colleagues in other departments, including Clinical Service Units (CSUs) and non-clinical Corporate Support teams, establishing a governance framework for the effective management of Health & Safety. The post holder will liaise and engage with external organisations and regulators, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC), supporting colleagues in this process. The post holder will lead on the Health & Safety agenda for the Trust, including the development of policies to support compliance with statutory requirements, providing assurance to the Trust Board. Financial Pay Budget of approx. £200,000 Non-Pay Budget of approx. £10,000 Provision of Health and Safety advice which could have significant financial and operational implications. Non-financial Direct Reporting: 3 (2 Health and Safety Advisors, 1 Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator) Indirect Reporting: Advice, support and direction to Specialist Risk Advisors 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Professional Knowledge To be effective in the role, the post holder will require the following: Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, best practice and associated requirements. Knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems in large, complex organisations. Knowledge of risk assessment methodology. Knowledge of Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and associated incident investigation techniques. Understanding of the requirements of regulation and inspection, including HSE and CQC. The management and organisation of health services within the NHS framework and particularly in an acute hospital Trust. Education, teaching and training interventions and evaluation systems. Strategy and Policy Standards Develop and sustain a Health and Safety strategy for the Trust, Managers and Staff. Support the implementation of the Trusts risk management strategy and framework. Lead the development of the Trust Health and Safety Policy. Develop, maintain and implement a range of health and safety management and risk specific performance standards and audit tool. Report compliance with agreed performance standards to the Trust Board. Lead the development and implementation of health and safety related policies and procedures which support the achievement of operational goals and service plans. Lead the preparation and presentation of the Health and Safety reports to Risk Management Committee and Trust Board. Contribute to the Trusts strategic priorities and delivery of the annual commitments. Leadership and Management Engage and liaise with the HSE, developing effective working relationships. Engage with the Chair of Staff Side and the associated representatives on health and safety matters. Provide professional support to the Health and Safety Consultation Committee. Undertake incident investigations; train and support others to develop skills in undertaking investigations. Undertake complex risk assessments, liaising with operational and corporate leads. Promote a culture of positive learning and staff engagement, based on the principles of continuous quality improvement and Trust values. Contribute to the Trust mechanisms in place to ensure that the learning arising from incident investigations is effectively shared across the organisation, including learning hub and implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP). Deliver training related to Health and Safety. Support the Trust preparations for inspection by the CQC, leading on compliance with Health and Safety standards and the provision of evidence to support inspection. Provide an expert opinion regarding health and safety legislation on Employers and Public Liability insurance claims. Create and maintain the Trust Health and Safety Intranet site. Provide guidance to operational directors, management teams and Trust policies and procedures in relation to health and safety. Act as the Trust principal co-ordinator for the national Central Alerting System (CAS) maintaining a framework to provide assurance on compliance. Be aware of proposed changes to Health and Safety Regulations and communicate those changes to all relevant managers and staff. Assess the impact of those changes to the Trust and develop strategies for managing the implications. Provide advice, assistance and training to staff across the Trust on the Trust Health and Safety Management System and Risk Management arrangements. Lead on Health and Safety discussions and raise awareness at new staff induction programme. Work in conjunction with the Risk Manager to continue to develop the Trusts risk assessment framework. Participate in QI collaboratives and provide support, as agreed, in conjunction with clinical leads and KPO. Support the Trust in implementing the Leeds Improvement Method (LIM). Support the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality to ensure the Trust Health and Safety strategies are understood and accepted by all relevant staff. Provide expert advice on Health and Safety legislation to senior operational colleagues including Clinical Directors, General Managers and Heads of Nursing providing support with the effective management of risks. Lead discussions at Trust Board development workshops regarding Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities of the Board, in conjunction with the Director of Quality.

Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) GS-0645-05

Duties include, but are not limited to:

The incumbent Medical Technician is assigned to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA. They must be familiar with basic laboratory operations. In addition to performing phlebotomy, the incumbent must be able to process and package specimens for shipment. The incumbent may be assigned to various duties and duty stations according to the needs of the laboratory. Veterans ages eighteen through geriatric years are served with all diagnoses found in late adolescence, early mid-life, and late adulthood. It is expected that the incumbent will:

• Perform phlebotomy from outpatients ensuring that the blood is placed in the proper vacutainer and correctly labeled.
• Be proficient in the art of phlebotomy, being able to draw even the most difficult patient. Incumbent must be productive, promptly moving patients along to avoid un-necessary patient waiting times.
• Provides a friendly, helpful, and respectful working environment.
• Be able to instruct patients on proper specimen collection, on those specimens the patient must collect.
• Evaluate suitability of specimen for testing.
• Appropriately handles accession and the processing of specimens.
• Prepares and packages specimens for shipment.
• Ensure correct identity of patients throughout the processing of the specimens. Resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure that incoming samples are correctly collected, labeled, and stored at appropriate temperatures. Properly centrifuge specimens and when required, pour-off serum into correctly labeled secondary tubes.
• Makes the appropriate arrangements for STAT and/or ASAP testing.
• Monitor supplies and stocks the phlebotomy area accordingly at the end of the workday.
• Utilize the computer according to laboratory procedure/policy.
• Follows all hospital and laboratory policies/procedures.
• Adhere to hospital and lab policies concerning chemical and biohazard safety.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Laboratory Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD00175A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Notifications:

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Starting at $47,897 Per Year (GS 5)

Medical Technologist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator), GS-12

Duties include but are not limited to the following description:

The incumbent is a qualified, experienced Medical Technologist who serves as the Ancillary Testing Coordinator for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Ancillary testing is defined as laboratory testing or services within a VA Medical Center or its outreach functions at CBOCs that is performed outside the physical facilities of the main clinical laboratory. The incumbent develops and recommends policies and procedures for the procurement and service requirements for ancillary testing, including ensuring CLIA licenses are maintained in all sites. The incumbent serves as the technical advisor to all ancillary testing sites. The incumbent maintains adequate skills to work in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Microbiology and logging in surgical/cytology specimens. Incumbent also supports the laboratory manager and serves as acting supervisor.

Functions include but are not limited to the following description:

• The ATC consults with the laboratory Director of clinical services to identify ancillary testing needs and to analyze emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods, serving as a recognized technical expert to provide authoritative advice, training, troubleshooting, quality assessment and ancillary testing program consultation.
• The ATC develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials and other program materials, ensuring accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies for patient testing, result reporting and proficiency testing including reports, monitors and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Acts as the technical supervisor for quality control, records control, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation for ancillary testing on a hospital-wide basis and oversees the safe and accurate testing of outreach function patients in the clinic.
• Assesses data needed, designs data collection procedures, identifies quality assurance monitors and indicators, and reviews all data analyzed with the laboratory Director.
• Knowledge of the types of surveillance, ability to collect data necessary to monitor variables that affect quality of services, and skill in evaluation, interpreting and teaching others to use quality control procedures and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Federal, VHA and state laws, regulations, reference standards and medico legal responsibilities, and certifying and accrediting agency requirements in order to carry out the work in each ancillary testing site.
• Performs statistical analysis (variations, standard deviation, trend analysis) on quality control and quality assurance data collected to identify, document, and takes corrective action when needed.
• Serves as a member of the Ancillary Testing Committee. Implements and monitors protocols established in M-2, part VI, chapter 10, "Ancillary Testing", for quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, linearity, equipment maintenance, and user competency for all testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and inter-connectivity.
• Ensures that current mandatory hours of continuing education, training modules and additional education hours required by the facility are completed.
• In addition to assisting laboratory manager on various tasks, serves as first line acting supervisor.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 631-F2128
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $120,371 Per Year (GS 12)

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

This position will be split between outpatient and inpatient services. Inpatient services would involve physical therapy for short and long term care residents as well as mental health units as needed.

The different aspects of the role of Physical Therapist include Clinical, Educational and Professional/Administrative. The duties of this occupation include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services.
• Skill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factors.
• Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation, select appropriate test and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
• Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated. Consultation with more experienced therapists on very complex patients is expected and appropriate.
• Documents treatment progression and/or modifications according to departmental and Medical Center standards.
• Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to treatment and initiates effective action immediately.
• Independently develops and implements PT treatment programs including modifying programs as necessitated by changes in the patient's medical condition.
• Develops treatment programs for physical therapy assistants for appropriate patients and oversees their treatments.
• Participates as the PT representative on interdisciplinary teams
• Completes home evaluations as indicated to maintain safety and independence in the home setting.
• Supervises clinical operations as developed treatment plans are carried out by on the job trained PTAs and progression level physical therapy interns.
• Works in areas as assigned based on patient need (inpatient vs outpatient vs embedding in primary and urgent care)
• Works with vendors in attaining needed bracing and equipment to maximize functional outcomes.
• Provides orientation/training to medical staff to the physical therapy program.
• Keeps current of principles and techniques of physical therapy assessment and interventions through professional literature, in-service programs, and continuing education.
• Provides in-services and patient education programs as indicated. 5) Completes the annual training/education required by the facility as mandatory. 6) Attends continuing education training courses and does independent study, as required, to retain PM&RS clinical scope of practice as well as stay abreast of current best-practices.
• Participates in developing guidelines/protocols in treatment of various diagnoses and in developing new patient programs and evaluating existing programs.
• Maintains patient records and submits other data (i.e. FIM, billing/coding, MDS) as required by section, service, and medical center.
• Submits requests for expendable supplies, additional equipment, and maintenance items to the PT/OT supervisor. Ensures proper supply inventory levels are maintained for efficient clinical operations.
• May be requested to serve on service level committee or as a PM&RS Representative on a medical center committee.
• Participates in Rehab section and hospital Continuous Quality Improvement activities and utilization review activities.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Physical Therapist: F03637
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of support duties that facilitates the work of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants and other members of the medical facility who provide Veteran care.

• Assists with Veterans who commonly present with acute episodes of psychotic/behavioral issues associated with the DSM-V. Some of the patients may present with a concomitant substance use intoxication that may need detoxification while being treated for their presenting psychiatric disorder.
• The incumbent has the ability to work independently including setting priorities and coordinating work. Incumbent must be capable of exercising sound judgment in assigning a priority order to those requests which best serves the interest of the Veteran and the unit.
• The LPN must be flexible enough to adjust work plans to include the demands received in the form of an administrative problem to which they usually independently applies a solution. The employee decides what needs to be done by choosing from various options that require recognition of and differences among a few easily recognizable alternatives.
• Processes Veterans for admissions, transfer, or discharge following established written nursing program guidelines.
• Work affects the efficiency, accuracy, and acceptability of further processes or services including Veteran care.
• Work consists of personal nursing care duties, treatments, diagnostic support, recording, Veteran teaching and rehabilitation. Recurring duties are carried out independently and employee is able to vary basic procedures to meet the individual needs and capabilities of the Veteran.
• Work consists of several related processes such as compiling, recording, reviewing, selecting and interpreting medical data and information incidental to a variety of Veteran care and treatment activities.
• The purpose of the work is to provide basic nursing care and documentation which fosters the accomplishment of interdisciplinary goals identified on the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Veteran care performed is of such a quality that it contributes to the total plan of care for the Veteran and aids in the completion of further ward routines.
• The scope of the Nursing Service involves an understanding of the Veteran treatment plan and history, as well as standards established by the nursing care team.
• Applies knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations in the provision of nursing care for an aging population.
• Provides nursing care by observing, identifying and responding to the physical, emotional, and social needs of specific Veterans. These factors are considered in modifying nursing care plans to promote the well-being of the Veteran. f. Processes Veterans for admissions, transfer, or discharge following established written nursing program guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide nursing care to Veterans with a variety of physical problems in a timely manner as assigned by the Registered Nurse following nursing program guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to recognize emergency situations and initiates appropriate measures. Properly performs basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• Utilizes techniques that insure safe, accurate administration of medications and treatments following nursing program guidelines.
• Performs and documents Veteran education appropriate to the scope of training and experience.
• Able to meet unit specific competencies identified in competency checklist.

Work Schedule: Midnight to 8am with rotating days off and weekends.
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F1830
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact EDRP Coordinator at VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $51,253 Per Year (GS 3-6)