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Conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares a report for the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator’s review.

Promotes the adherence of safety policy for the facility.

Assist in the training of staff and inmates in the techniques of firefighting, occupational safety and environmental protection.

Assist the Safety Administrator or Assistant Safety Administrator in conducting investigations and obtains statements from witnesses and securing physical evidence.

Prepares factual written reports for all concerned that will identify the accident, injuries suffered by staff and/or inmates, cost of property damage and offer recommendations to eliminate future accidents in the future.

Responsible for developing and conducting safety training classes for the inmate population and staff.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is held accountable for delivering direct patient care to adult through geriatric aged patients. They recognizes the age-related needs and demonstrates knowledge and care appropriate to that age group while considering the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patients, demonstrating competence and correctly providing appropriate care for that age group or groups.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as an active member of the healthcare team with professional and supportive personnel;
• Attends meeting with the inter-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to the development and changes in the comprehensive treatment plans;
• Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the knowledge of the patient's condition;
• Assumes the responsibility for patients, in accordance with standards and recommendations, with the Registered Nurse (RN) ultimately responsible;
• Identifies environmental hazards and initiates appropriate intervention;
• Adheres to safety regulations and infection control practices as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals;
• Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of a patient;
• Implements aspects of the plan of care as delegated;
• Participates in health screening, clinical reminders, telephone calls and treatments as assigned;
• Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions;
• Recognizes, reports and records promptly change in physical condition and behavior of patients;
• Completes routine documentation of results of care and treatment according to policy, guidelines, instructions/templates utilizing the electronic record and information network;
• Uses proper channels to resolve ethical issues;
• Differentiates between emergent and non-emergent conditions. Reports promptly and accurately records critical/emergency situations;
• Ability to draw, centrifuge and package lab samples when indicated.
• Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies potentially dangerous or emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Utilizes safety equipment and other devices/procedures appropriately;
• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety;
• Takes proper precautions to prevent injury to self, patients and others;
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate officials;
• Observes standard precautions;
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel as delegated;
• Is sensitive to the individual patient's needs and responds so that a therapeutic relationship is established;
• Demonstrates common courtesy to patients, family members, visitors and staff. Responds to requests for assistance promptly and in a professional manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• 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.
• This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Included but are not limited to:

• Implementing an effective and ongoing performance improvement program to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality, safety and appropriateness of care delivered to patients.
• Aligns Quality, Safety and Value with leadership roles, strategic planning and organizational culture.
• Aggregates data and participates in budget process to plan for current, emerging and future resource requirements (human, financial materiel and/or informational) based on Veteran care systems that produce high quality outcomes.
• Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact the patient and staff in, or beyond, the organization and the local health care community

• This is not a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• 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.

This Registered Nurse-Surgical position is located in Surgical Service at the Providence location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Included but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of ambulatory care nursing with an emphasis on outpatient surgical specialties.
• Optimize clinic workflow and efficiency. Including the tracking of test results and scheduling OR surgical procedures/cases.
• Assessment skills to determining the acuity levels of patients, to promote patient safety and improve quality of care.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving involving providers and staff to assure positive outcomes for the veteran.
• Accountable for adherence to and implementation of policies. Responsible for the oversight of practice and compliance with JC and IG regulations and requirements in conjunction with the nurse manager.
• Work collaboratively with surgical clinic staff to include: MSAs, RNs, Providers, residents, and medical students.
• Leadership role in assuring all staff have the knowledge base to work with patients who demonstrate limited mobility, multiple comorbidities, advanced age, complexity of care needs and many cognitive care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs/projects needed to meet performance measures which positively affect access and quality of care for our Veteran population.
• Ability to collaborate by integrating Surgical Services from the outpatient clinic setting to the operating room through OR scheduling and post-operative outpatient care
• Adhere to evidence-based practice (EBP) standards of care and EBP standards of practice
• Ability to learn all aspects of surgical clinic operations with the ability to assist surgical providers in outpatient minor surgical procedures.
• Proficient with medication administration and phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines.
• Proficient in Sterile Technique.
• Proficient in specimen collection and specimen labeling per hospital policy.
• Proficient with computer skills, CPRS and VISTA.

• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• 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.
• This position is covered by a special rate.

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· You will perform work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic within the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, operating independently to make patient care decisions.
· Respond to medical emergencies involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies in an out of hospital/field setting.
· Provide basic and advanced life support measures including I.V. therapy, drug therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced airway management in an out of hospital/field setting.
· Assist and mentor other park staff (AEMTs, EMTs, First Responders) in providing emergency medical services in the park.
· Operate and maintain the district's ambulance and related equipment.
· Cooperate with all EMS providers, including clinic staff, to provide medical care. Communicate with medical control to receive medical orders on patients.
· Assist in EMS training of park personnel at EMT refresher courses, EMS Endorsement, ambulance orientation, CPR, and other opportunities.
· Review park EMS run reports and assist with the parkwide quality assurance program.
· Provide assistance and input to the park EMS Coordinator on a variety of EMS issues.
· Operate Federal government vehicles.
· Complete all required medical forms and reports.
· May perform search and rescue, Wildland and Structural Fire, visitor assistance, and resource management work.

This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at anytime without notification.

Not all locations listed will be filling positions. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.

• Assesses the psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans & family members to formulate & implement a treatment plan.
• Completes thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem, to determine in-home factors impacting the problem, & to determine obstacles to treatment &/or follow through with recommended treatments.
• Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans & their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner.
• Implements treatment modalities to achieve treatment goals using judgement & skills in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
• Exercises a high level of skill in assessing & treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans.
• Completes assessments of psychosocial problems often at a time when the Veteran is experiencing crisis & include the provision of short-term, solution focused counseling with Veterans &/or their families.
• Establishes & maintains effective working relationships & communicates with Veterans, staff, & other parties as appropriate.
• Independently works with Veterans & their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, & psychosocial problems.
• Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team & actively participate through collaboration with Veterans & family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources, makes referrals to the community & other government agencies as appropriate, & coordinates services.
• Acts as liaison between Veterans &/or their families, WCHCS, & community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation & education to Veterans & their families regarding community resources, VA benefits & specialty programs, & advance directives.
• Independently conducts psychosocial assessments & treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, & other diversified backgrounds.
• Possesses a high level of skill & expertise to establish & maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic &/or their families.
• Independently completes thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans &/or their families.
• Utilizes knowledge of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities, & treatment procedures to formulate a treatment plan.
• Possesses a working knowledge & experience in use of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities, & treatment procedures.
• Provides case management with members of the outpatient interdisciplinary team & home & community-based services is provided to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's treatment needs.
• Independently implements different treatment modalities in working with Veterans, families, & groups.
• Knowledge & ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide educational classes, &/or supportive groups for Veterans & families.
• Possesses skills & knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans & their families throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides consultation, education, & advocacy.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team & staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans &/or their families.
• Responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education & for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Responsible for supporting the mission, policies, & procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), & the facility.
• Serves on committees, work groups, & task forces at the facility.
• Keeps their supervisor apprised of problems & recommended solutions to problems.
• Provides assistance with the orientation & learning of less experienced social workers & to serve as a preceptor for social work students.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents, data management, & other computer systems.
• Maintains a level of productivity & quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment & consistent with Joint Commission & facility standards.

• Assesses the psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans & family members to formulate & implement a treatment plan.
• Completes thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem, to determine in-home factors impacting the problem, & to determine obstacles to treatment &/or follow through with recommended treatments.
• Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans & their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner.
• Implements treatment modalities to achieve treatment goals using judgement & skills in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
• Exercises a high level of skill in assessing & treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans.
• Completes assessments of psychosocial problems often at a time when the Veteran is experiencing crisis & include the provision of short-term, solution focused counseling with Veterans &/or their families.
• Establishes & maintains effective working relationships & communicates with Veterans, staff, & other parties as appropriate.
• Independently works with Veterans & their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, & psychosocial problems.
• Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team & actively participate through collaboration with Veterans & family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources, makes referrals to the community & other government agencies as appropriate, & coordinates services.
• Acts as liaison between Veterans &/or their families, WCHCS, & community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation & education to Veterans & their families regarding community resources, VA benefits & specialty programs, & advance directives.
• Independently conducts psychosocial assessments & treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, & other diversified backgrounds.
• Possesses a high level of skill & expertise to establish & maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic &/or their families.
• Independently completes thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans &/or their families.
• Utilizes knowledge of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities, & treatment procedures to formulate a treatment plan.
• Possesses a working knowledge & experience in use of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities, & treatment procedures.
• Provides case management with members of the outpatient interdisciplinary team & home & community-based services is provided to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's treatment needs.
• Independently implements different treatment modalities in working with Veterans, families, & groups.
• Knowledge & ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide educational classes, &/or supportive groups for Veterans & families.
• Possesses skills & knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans & their families throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides consultation, education, & advocacy.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team & staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans &/or their families.
• Responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education & for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Responsible for supporting the mission, policies, & procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), & the facility.
• Serves on committees, work groups, & task forces at the facility.
• Keeps their supervisor apprised of problems & recommended solutions to problems.
• Provides assistance with the orientation & learning of less experienced social workers & to serve as a preceptor for social work students.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents, data management, & other computer systems.
• Maintains a level of productivity & quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment & consistent with Joint Commission & facility standards.

Included but are not limited to:

• Implementing an effective and ongoing performance improvement program to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality, safety and appropriateness of care delivered to patients.
• Aligns Quality, Safety and Value with leadership roles, strategic planning and organizational culture.
• Aggregates data and participates in budget process to plan for current, emerging and future resource requirements (human, financial materiel and/or informational) based on Veteran care systems that produce high quality outcomes.
• Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact the patient and staff in, or beyond, the organization and the local health care community

• This is not a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• 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.
• This position is covered by a special rate.

The facility Privacy/FOIA Officer has oversight for the data governance program and initiatives in the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System and its supporting catchment area. The position makes unique facility-level determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access, use and dissemination of federal agency records. The position formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementing regulations.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Implements unique policies and procedures to manage agency information, providing assistance and services to the general public and an organization, agency or facility staff members;
• Supports developing a local level strategy for data governance, which includes leading from the executive office and creating a unique program that includes diverse processes and specific policies which are independent of other facilities;
• Monitors and covers all aspects of the collection, use, dissemination, disclosure and destruction of information within an organization, agency or facility;
• Develops and integrates policy based processes, roles and controls that influences how data is created, collected, used, stored and destroyed throughout the organization;
• Adjudicates complex privacy and FOIA decisions that affect employees, customers and commercial businesses in the absence of supervision;
• Performs in-depth legal research that pertains to both federal and state statutes to render expertise, provide solutions and facilitate corrective action;
• Safeguards information while supporting accountability and transparency initiatives;
• Analyzes all of the interrelated issues that affect the privacy/FOIA program and plans and conducts monitoring activities which measure the overall level of operational compliance by the facility;
• Teaches and trains employees on general data protection procedures and detailed service specific practices for daily operations and uses technology to provide required privacy/FOIA training and supplemental education;
• Performs assessment of privacy-related risks associated with business activities that involve processing of personal and sensitive data;
• Investigates non-compliance of privacy related issues at all levels of an organization, agency or facility and outside of these entities when information is involved;
• Strengthens and sustains the operational life cycle of the privacy/FOIA program by developing a communication strategy that fosters awareness for both internal and external partners to improve compliance, provide training and engage the public.
• Ensures that organization, agency or facility correspondence for data governance is transparent, timely, accurate and complete in response to requests for information from the general-public, Congressional representatives, law enforcement, courts and commercial business.
• Creates a communications process and tools that are flexible, customizable and interactive to address unique compliance challenges and educational/training needs.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• 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.
• Current 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 not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

Possess relevant certificate/s from ITEC, CIBTAC, CIDESCO or equivalent will be an added advantage.

· Minimum 1 years’ experience /tcm expericence also welcome

· Positive attitude and personality

· Dedicated with desire to strive towards excellence

· Team player and passionate to learn

· Highly motivated with good insight of customer service.

· Service oriented with high enthusiasm to serve.

· Friendly personality and team player

· Able to work on shift, weekends and public holidays OT if required

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Outpatient Ambulatory Care Program Services: The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will provide clinical pharmacy services, support pharmacoeconomic activities, and is directly responsible for assessing, monitoring, managing, and documenting intensive medication therapy for assigned patients. Activities include:
  • Responsible for outpatient ambulatory care pharmacy activities involving highly innovative methods of health care delivery in clinic, telehealth, or home-based primary care environments.
  • Participates in a patient-focused, team-based multi-disciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers.
  • Serves as a mid-level provider by directing therapy; ordering lab tests; performing physical assessments; and initiating, modifying and discontinuing medications as defined within the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist's scope of practice.
  • Conducts medication therapy management clinics, anticoagulation clinics, and group forums. Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and develops appropriate treatment plans regarding treatment alternatives or additional interventions to maximize patient care outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and pharmacoeconomics.
  • Evaluates appropriateness of pharmacologic therapy at clinic visits and as the level of care changes. Develops appropriate therapeutic monitoring plans and documents the activities in the medical record via electronic progress notes.
  • Provide medication reconciliation and patient medication counseling verifying and documenting patient understanding of the medication, proper medication use, expected outcomes, how to obtain refills of medication and how the current prescription will be processed.
  • Report actual and/or potential medication errors or adverse events and participate in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety. Participates in the VA Adverse Drug Reaction reporting program.
  • Plays a role in budget execution by working with and educating providers to ensure adherence to the formulary process so that patients receive the most cost-effective drug therapy. Process non-formulary and restricted drug consult requests.
• Outpatient Pharmacy Program Services: The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will work in conjunction with Clinical Pharmacists, other Clinical Pharmacy Specialists and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Activities include:
  • Maintains work flow patterns that assure timely delivery of outpatient ambulatory care pharmacy services, ensures accurate dispensing and record keeping documentation, and oversees technical and nonprofessionalstaff in the outpatient pharmacy setting.
  • Effectively organizes workload, solves problems, and achieves established goals.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities, pharmacoeconomic initiatives, committees, and workgroups in support of the pharmacy service strategic plan in all areas of the outpatient pharmacy section.
  • Provides patient care utilizing an advanced in-depth knowledge of outpatient ambulatory care specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Oversees day-today maintenance and operation of pharmacy equipment and automation, such as ScriptPro.
  • Assists in assuring that the outpatient pharmacy program is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
  • Distributive:
    • Review pharmacy orders to include patient information, dose, and route, frequency of administration, patient allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication, and priority. Resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutic and formulary issues. Documents interventions as necessary.
    • Finish, input and/or verify information and orders in the computer system if assigned; and dispense medication in accordance with dosage form requirements
    • Identify actual or potential drug-related problems prospectively, thereby eliminating duplication of efforts, reducing medication errors and increasing patient satisfaction.
    • Dispenses controlled substances according to current policies, procedures, and standards established by DEA, FDA, VA, and Joint Commission.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Outpatient Ambulatory Care Program Services: The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will provide clinical pharmacy services, support pharmacoeconomic activities, and is directly responsible for assessing, monitoring, managing, and documenting intensive medication therapy for assigned patients. Activities include:
  • Responsible for outpatient ambulatory care pharmacy activities involving highly innovative methods of health care delivery in clinic, telehealth, or home-based primary care environments.
  • Participates in a patient-focused, team-based multi-disciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers.
  • Serves as a mid-level provider by directing therapy; ordering lab tests; performing physical assessments; and initiating, modifying and discontinuing medications as defined within the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist's scope of practice.
  • Conducts medication therapy management clinics, anticoagulation clinics, and group forums. Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and develops appropriate treatment plans regarding treatment alternatives or additional interventions to maximize patient care outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and pharmacoeconomics.
  • Evaluates appropriateness of pharmacologic therapy at clinic visits and as the level of care changes. Develops appropriate therapeutic monitoring plans and documents the activities in the medical record via electronic progress notes.
  • Provide medication reconciliation and patient medication counseling verifying and documenting patient understanding of the medication, proper medication use, expected outcomes, how to obtain refills of medication and how the current prescription will be processed.
  • Report actual and/or potential medication errors or adverse events and participate in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety. Participates in the VA Adverse Drug Reaction reporting program.
  • Plays a role in budget execution by working with and educating providers to ensure adherence to the formulary process so that patients receive the most cost-effective drug therapy. Process non-formulary and restricted drug consult requests.
• Outpatient Pharmacy Program Services: The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will work in conjunction with Clinical Pharmacists, other Clinical Pharmacy Specialists and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Activities include:
  • Maintains work flow patterns that assure timely delivery of outpatient ambulatory care pharmacy services, ensures accurate dispensing and record keeping documentation, and oversees technical and nonprofessionalstaff in the outpatient pharmacy setting.
  • Effectively organizes workload, solves problems, and achieves established goals.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities, pharmacoeconomic initiatives, committees, and workgroups in support of the pharmacy service strategic plan in all areas of the outpatient pharmacy section.
  • Provides patient care utilizing an advanced in-depth knowledge of outpatient ambulatory care specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Oversees day-today maintenance and operation of pharmacy equipment and automation, such as ScriptPro.
  • Assists in assuring that the outpatient pharmacy program is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
  • Distributive:
    • Review pharmacy orders to include patient information, dose, and route, frequency of administration, patient allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication, and priority. Resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutic and formulary issues. Documents interventions as necessary.
    • Finish, input and/or verify information and orders in the computer system if assigned; and dispense medication in accordance with dosage form requirements
    • Identify actual or potential drug-related problems prospectively, thereby eliminating duplication of efforts, reducing medication errors and increasing patient satisfaction.
    • Dispenses controlled substances according to current policies, procedures, and standards established by DEA, FDA, VA, and Joint Commission.

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.

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

The PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) Registered Nurse Care Manager demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. The nurse collaborates with the Core Team (Patient, Primary Care provider, PACT/RN Care Manager, PACT LPN and Medical Support Assistant) and Expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community based services in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient driven holistic care plan for life. The nurse collaborates with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition to effectively meet the patient's needs. The PACT RN also functions as a part of the broader Primary Care Clinic team and has effective customer service skills when working with internal and external customers.

The primary duties for the PACT RN position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured Veterans. Provides efficient care triaging patients documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition.
• Collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.
• Providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems.
• Educating patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers and managing information.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
• Complies with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures. Performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety and the environment as applicable within the performance of his/her duties.
• Assist each patient to identify and meet basic health needs and improve his/her health status to the individual's maximum potential.
• Participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives, as well as, customer service program.
• Lab coverage; obtains specimens, performs lab draws, perform point of care testing and analysis, accession and processing of specimens, and store/pack specimens for transport.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) functions as a clinical expert 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. They demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They are self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Proactive in identifying potential crisis situations and responds effectively in emergency/code situations on unit.
• Function as a consult person to nursing and other personnel for complex patient care issues.
• Demonstrate Servant Leadership style, proactive in teambuilding and fostering a positive work environment.
• Work with Nurse Manager in mentoring new staff and students in clinical and professional role development acting as a role model.
• Monitor staffing needs and maintain adequate levels to provide safe patient care in coordination with the charge nurse and Nurse Manager.
• Maintain a safe unit environment by routinely inspecting the area and requesting engineering/housekeeping assistance as needed.
• Contribute to an environment of a High Reliability Organization with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
• Communicate and/or mediate effectively with staff and support personnel to solve patient care and staff issues.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in monitoring unit for compliance with applicable performance measures and Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate with peers in completing unit workload efficiently.
• Responsible for charge nurse training and mentoring.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in facilitating unit flow.
• Assists the Nurse Manager in departmental projects and initiatives.
• Provide interpretation and rationale for hospital policies and procedures to personnel, physicians and others.
• Audit charts for complete documentation. (i.e.: transfer hand-off notes, pyxis waste). Review, complete, investigate and follows-up on variances.
• Other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager.

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Providence. The person in this position prepares nutritious, high quality meals for service to veterans.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) entrees and dessert items.
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches.
• Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling.
• Slices meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications.
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters.
• Prepares and heats convenience items, and prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners.
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
• Plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times.
• Makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures.
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed.
• Operates industrial dish machine.
• Performs other related duties.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.