Total 29 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in AgeCare Aurora

The Assistant Nurse Manager Duties and Responsibilities Include, but are NOT limited to:

• Responsible for collaborating with the Interventional Services units for seamless care to the veterans.
• Demonstrates professional nursing practice characterized by leadership that advances, promotes, and improves the delivery of nursing care.
• Demonstrates, promotes, creates, and ensures a culturally diverse workforce in which the values and needs of all individuals are respected. Decisions are based on VACO, VISN, Joint Commission, national directives, and evidence-based research outcomes.
• Promotes organizational effectiveness through an understanding of and application of organizational relationship models, principles, and strategies
• Uses an analytical framework such as the nursing process to create an environment that facilitates the delivery of care.
• Implements standards of professional practice and accrediting bodies and applicable regulations.
• Exercises the skills, knowledge, ability and motivation to foster decision-making, participation, flexibility, accountability, and responsibility in staff managed.
• Exercises the skills and knowledge to implement and evaluate standards of care and practice.
• Assures that staff competencies are communicated and assessed.
• Assures that patient health education is provided throughout the patient care experience.
• Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff
• Implements healthcare evaluation and outcome measures.
• Applies fiscal principles.
• Develops effective business plans.
• Develops and maintains accurate and comparable data to enable data-based decisions for quality patient care.
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace for patients and staff.
• Promotes the timely and accurate completion of performance appraisals and proficiencies.
• Contributes to the professional growth and development of staff.
• Develops staff for career progression; promotes a justculture.
• Creates an inclusive working environment and collaborates with other departments and disciplines to ensure the identification, measurement, and evaluation of performance improvement initiatives specific to the patient care services provided.
• Demonstrates competency in organization management skills, supervisory responsibilities, communication skills, data/operations analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Maintains flexibility with a high degree of interpersonal skills, effective communication, leadership, motivation, and self-direction.
• Comprehensive management of patients/families as whole, dynamic, with age specific psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and existential needs is evidenced through the utilization of the nursing process in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Must be willing to cover surgical sections as needed.

NOTE: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 30, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis OR until positions are filled.

• VA Total Rewards: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
• Pharmacy Technician Total Rewards: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

• Required to have principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
• Responsible for computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
• Resolves pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
• Trains developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
• Dispenses medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
• Troubleshoots automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.
• Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas.
• Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound a-like, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids, and refrigerated items.
• Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received.
• Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures. Reports automation malfunctions timely the supervisor as appropriate.
• Records expiration dates in the automatic prescription dispensing system upon receipt.
• Perform monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed.
• Completes inspection reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile). This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used for final pharmacist verification.
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff technicians, interns, and students.
• Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members.
• Demonstrates the ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality.
• Maintains national certification with PTCB or ExCPT.
• Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.

NOTE: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 30, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis OR until positions are filled.

• VA Total Rewards: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
• Pharmacy Technician Total Rewards: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

• Required to have principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
• Responsible for computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
• Resolves pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
• Trains developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
• Dispenses medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
• Troubleshoots automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.
• Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas.
• Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound a-like, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids, and refrigerated items.
• Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received.
• Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures. Reports automation malfunctions timely the supervisor as appropriate.
• Records expiration dates in the automatic prescription dispensing system upon receipt.
• Perform monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed.
• Completes inspection reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile). This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used for final pharmacist verification.
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff technicians, interns, and students.
• Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members.
• Demonstrates the ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality.
• Maintains national certification with PTCB or ExCPT.
• Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.

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

Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility is for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting and patient education, which do not require a full professional audiology education or knowledge and skills represented by audiology licensure. Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties.
• Direct patient care duties may include, but not limited to the following:
  • Greeting and escorting patients;
  • Patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids either on an individual basis or in a group setting;
  • Conducting hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation;
  • Non-diagnostic otoscopy;
  • Cerumen management;
  • Taking earmold impressions;
  • Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair;
  • Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers;
  • Performing listening checks on hearing aids;
  • Electroacoustic analysis of devices;
  • Pairing hearing aids and accessories via Bluetooth technology;
  • Programming previously stored settings into hearing aids;
  • Activating remote controls.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical record and computerized tracking and ordering functions via ROES.

• Managing office supplies;
• Tracking loaner stock hearing aid inventory;
• Electronic ordering, verifying orders upon arrival to ensure components are present and working correctly;
• Packaging and mailing hearing aids and accessories;
• Processing ROES transactions (e.g. certifying and issuing hearing aids, entering orders and repairs);
• Responding to routine inquiries from patients, including determining nature of hearing aid inquiry and responding to administrative questions;
• Assisting patients, visitors, and others requesting information;
• Management of infection control, patient safety, and clinical supplies for the audiology clinic;
• Maintenance of clean, disinfected instrumentation, equipment, and work surfaces in the audiology clinic, Reprocessing reusable medical equipment based on facility policy according to Medical Center infection control procedures and reusable medical equipment policies.

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

Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility is for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting and patient education, which do not require a full professional audiology education or knowledge and skills represented by audiology licensure. Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties.
• Direct patient care duties may include, but not limited to the following:
  • Greeting and escorting patients;
  • Patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids either on an individual basis or in a group setting;
  • Conducting hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation;
  • Non-diagnostic otoscopy;
  • Cerumen management;
  • Taking earmold impressions;
  • Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair;
  • Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers;
  • Performing listening checks on hearing aids;
  • Electroacoustic analysis of devices;
  • Pairing hearing aids and accessories via Bluetooth technology;
  • Programming previously stored settings into hearing aids;
  • Activating remote controls.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical record and computerized tracking and ordering functions via ROES.

• Managing office supplies;
• Tracking loaner stock hearing aid inventory;
• Electronic ordering, verifying orders upon arrival to ensure components are present and working correctly;
• Packaging and mailing hearing aids and accessories;
• Processing ROES transactions (e.g. certifying and issuing hearing aids, entering orders and repairs);
• Responding to routine inquiries from patients, including determining nature of hearing aid inquiry and responding to administrative questions;
• Assisting patients, visitors, and others requesting information;
• Management of infection control, patient safety, and clinical supplies for the audiology clinic;
• Maintenance of clean, disinfected instrumentation, equipment, and work surfaces in the audiology clinic, Reprocessing reusable medical equipment based on facility policy according to Medical Center infection control procedures and reusable medical equipment policies.

• VA Total Rewards: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
• Pharmacy Technician Total Rewards: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

• Serves as a key resource advising others in their particular specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances DEA, automation, clinical pharmacy, lead tech, contact center, etc.).
• Analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports.
• Solves problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area.
• Maintains special accreditations and prepare for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections).
• Develops training programs and material for orientation, competency development and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area.
• Required to know pharmaceutical and supply inventory requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and national/audit/inspections (e.g., financial regulations, The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, DEA, USP 797/800, FDA 503A/B).
• Required to know clinical specifications, characteristics and ordering processes of a wide variety of soft prosthetics and supply items (e.g., catheters, colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy supply and associated products) that technicians procure to dispense to Veterans in the outpatient pharmacy setting.
• Manages specialized programs related to inventory including, but not limited to, specialty medications and supplies, All Hazards Emergency Cache Program, recalls, reverse distribution and pharmaceutical waste.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. This position is also the PMHNP Residency Training Director, with duties commensurate for leading and growing the current PMHNP Residency Program (currently in the second year).

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program.
• Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
• Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
• Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Serves as the program manager of the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program (MHNPR).
• Manages all administrative components of the MHNPR including trainee recruitment.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, academic partners, services leaders, other education programs, and trainees.
• Ensures program compliance with the VA Office of Academic Affiliation standards and accrediting bodies of affiliated institutions.
• All other assigned duties.

The Assistant Chief Nurse functions as a self-directed clinical leader, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service (PCS) and other services. The Assistant Chief Nurse demonstrates leadership at the service and/or hospital level, including functioning as a nursing leader with the ability to delegate appropriately. Performs administrative functions to assistant the Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) which include but are not limited to educational programs, medicine specialty, procedural areas, etc.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assists Nurse Managers (NM) to carry out the functions and activities expected of them.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations
  for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of
  nursing organization-wide, while assisting in policy-making activities as related to customer
  service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs.
• Collaborates with
  other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline
  lines and influence organizational mission and health care.
• Demonstrates leadership at the service and/or hospital level,
  including functioning as a nursing leader with the ability to delegate appropriately.
• Performs administrative functions to assistant the Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) which include but are not limited to educational programs, medicine specialty, procedural areas, etc.
• Assist with aggregate data and participate in the budget process to plan for current, emerging, and future resource requirements for operational status.
• Provides leadership in determining the allocation of resources based on patient care systems that produce high-quality outcomes.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promote a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Assists with 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, directives, policies, and standards operating procedures (SOP).

Duties:
The staff anesthesiologist administers anesthesia care alone or supervises physicians in-training (residents) or certified registered nurse anesthetists
When working alone, he/she examines the patient before and after anesthesia, writes pre- and post-anesthesia orders, confirms that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction, manages the anesthetic period, and follows patients if is appropriate in the post-anesthesia period.

When supervising trainees, an attending anesthesiologist meets the following conditions to demonstrate sufficient personal and identifiable medical services to the patient to exercise full, personal control over the management of anesthetic care. The attending anesthesiologist must as a minimum:
(a) Review the patient's history and the record of examination and tests.
(b) Personally, will examine the patient.
(c) Confirm or revise the course of treatment to be followed.
(d) Either performs the anesthesiologist's services required by the patient or supervises the treatment to assure that appropriate services are provided by residents or CRNAs.
(e) Be recognized by the patient as his/her attending anesthesiologist.
When supervising CRNAs, the anesthesiologist must meet the criteria required for medical direction.

The attending anesthesiologist, in providing medical direction of a CRNA must at a minimum:
(a) Evaluate the pre-anesthetic examination and evaluation.
(b) Prescribe the anesthesia plan.
(c) Either personally participate, or be immediately available, in the most demanding procedures in the anesthesia plan, including the induction and
emergence.
(d) Ensure that any procedures in the anesthesia plan that he/she does not perform are performed by a qualified individual.
(e) Monitor the course of anesthesia administration at frequent intervals.
(f) Remain physically present and available for immediate diagnosis and treatment of emergencies
(g) Provide indicated post-anesthesia care.

The attending anesthesiologist may be required to perform these services in the operating room, in radiology, and in some special procedure areas. Except in specific emergency situations, the administration of anesthesia is limited to areas where anesthesia can be given safely.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• They consult with physicians & other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty.
• RRTs assess & evaluate patients to develop & recommend or implement complex care, using protocols in respiratory modalities, medications, advanced modes of ventilation, supplemental oxygen, & intubation.
• They select & adapt respiratory care procedures as may be required based on patient status, recognizing the differing developmental & treatment needs of patients of different ages.
• Specifically, the differing needs of the adult & geriatric patient populations served.
• RRTs suggest alternate modes of treatment as indicated based on assessment & analysis of patient response to treatment.
• Performs critical care patient management techniques such as, non-invasive, & invasive ventilation, intubation, airway management, hemodynamic calculations & any other patient related functions as deemed within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists & institutional policy.
• Medication delivery related to respiratory care, initiating & monitoring oxygen therapy.
• Lung function testing to include bedside, remote spirometry, & advanced pulmonary function testing in both inpatient & outpatient settings.
• Oxygen evaluations via SpO2 & arterial blood gases & analysis.
• Airway clearance therapies to include but not limited to manual percussion, chest vest, manual & mechanical cough assist, hyperinflation therapy & incentive spirometry.
• Obtain, interpret, & analyze physiological specimens & data, & communicates the results to the respective physician after analysis is complete as required.
• Assist with bronchoscopies to include bedside & advanced testing.
• Participates in care team rounds.
• Sleep diagnostics & therapies or other related treatments as may be indicated and/or ordered by a physician or other licensed independent practitioner & performed by respiratory care personnel, as per departmental procedures.
• Actively participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
• Performs bronchial hygiene, such as suctioning, & sputum sampling & induction as deemed necessary by personal observation and/or upon request by the physician or other licensed independent practitioner.
• RRTs participate as a member of the Code Blue team (resuscitation team), the Rapid Response Team (RRT), & Medical Assistance Team (MAT) as assigned.
• The respiratory therapist takes an active role in resuscitations & is responsible for airway management to include but not limited to endotracheal intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway placement, oxygen delivery, ventilation, obtaining & analyzing arterial blood gas samples & any other care as may be required per institutional policy or departmental procedures in an emergency immediately & without prior physician notification.
• Provide outpatient services including but not limited to diagnostic testing for oxygen evaluation, home sleep testing & COPD case management.
• Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
• May need to perform home visits with patients receiving home respiratory equipment and/or oxygen, driving will be required.
• Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
• Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
• Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
• Cleans, sterilizes, & assembles all respiratory care equipment as may be required per manufacturer or departmental SOP. Performs routine adjustments as needed.
• Document appropriately per departmental SOP & facility standards on all current charting platforms.
• Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees. They serve as a preceptor to lower graded staff.
• Assists in the development of new standard operating procedures, medical center policies, or protocols.
• Participates in section competency programs & projects.
• All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.

Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• They consult with physicians & other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty.
• RRTs assess & evaluate patients to develop & recommend or implement complex care, using protocols in respiratory modalities, medications, advanced modes of ventilation, supplemental oxygen, & intubation.
• They select & adapt respiratory care procedures as may be required based on patient status, recognizing the differing developmental & treatment needs of patients of different ages.
• Specifically, the differing needs of the adult & geriatric patient populations served.
• RRTs suggest alternate modes of treatment as indicated based on assessment & analysis of patient response to treatment.
• Performs critical care patient management techniques such as, non-invasive, & invasive ventilation, intubation, airway management, hemodynamic calculations & any other patient related functions as deemed within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists & institutional policy.
• Medication delivery related to respiratory care, initiating & monitoring oxygen therapy.
• Lung function testing to include bedside, remote spirometry, & advanced pulmonary function testing in both inpatient & outpatient settings.
• Oxygen evaluations via SpO2 & arterial blood gases & analysis.
• Airway clearance therapies to include but not limited to manual percussion, chest vest, manual & mechanical cough assist, hyperinflation therapy & incentive spirometry.
• Obtain, interpret, & analyze physiological specimens & data, & communicates the results to the respective physician after analysis is complete as required.
• Assist with bronchoscopies to include bedside & advanced testing.
• Participates in care team rounds.
• Sleep diagnostics & therapies or other related treatments as may be indicated and/or ordered by a physician or other licensed independent practitioner & performed by respiratory care personnel, as per departmental procedures.
• Actively participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
• Performs bronchial hygiene, such as suctioning, & sputum sampling & induction as deemed necessary by personal observation and/or upon request by the physician or other licensed independent practitioner.
• RRTs participate as a member of the Code Blue team (resuscitation team), the Rapid Response Team (RRT), & Medical Assistance Team (MAT) as assigned.
• The respiratory therapist takes an active role in resuscitations & is responsible for airway management to include but not limited to endotracheal intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway placement, oxygen delivery, ventilation, obtaining & analyzing arterial blood gas samples & any other care as may be required per institutional policy or departmental procedures in an emergency immediately & without prior physician notification.
• Provide outpatient services including but not limited to diagnostic testing for oxygen evaluation, home sleep testing & COPD case management.
• Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
• May need to perform home visits with patients receiving home respiratory equipment and/or oxygen, driving will be required.
• Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
• Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
• Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
• Cleans, sterilizes, & assembles all respiratory care equipment as may be required per manufacturer or departmental SOP. Performs routine adjustments as needed.
• Document appropriately per departmental SOP & facility standards on all current charting platforms.
• Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees. They serve as a preceptor to lower graded staff.
• Assists in the development of new standard operating procedures, medical center policies, or protocols.
• Participates in section competency programs & projects.
• All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient record and reports and significant deviations to the RN and/or provider.
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes.
• Recognizes the need for and institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy and procedure. Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering and maintaining supplies and medications and obtaining patient data.
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers which are essential to patient care and appropriate to the incumbent's level of training.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to guide patients to establish goals. The incumbent practices
  within their nursing scope of practice and functional level, demonstrating and promoting the mission of the
  VA and ICARE values.
• Set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment as applicable for all equipment for which you have
  been trained.
• Performs all unit specific nursing interventions and procedures to include but not limited to: Understand
  and implement the PACT model, PACT Protocols, PACT handbook VHA 1101.10(1), implements, and
  documents education provided to patients and families.
• Delivers safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies based on the ANA
  Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies.
• Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment. Reports equipment in need of repair.
• Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures or seeks help when needed.
• Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients condition and responds appropriately.
• Responsible for timely implementation of orders and nursing interventions.
• Requests assistance from co-workers when needed; knows when to ask for help.
• Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
• Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn.
• Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
• Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
• Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcomes.
• Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
• Treats all patients and families with dignity and respect. Listens to and honors patient and family perspectives and choices. Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner (Patient and Family Centered Care).
• Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and employees. Behavior as a role model is transparent and above reproach.
• Other Duties as assigned. Location of Work: May be assigned to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic.

Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Facilitates/supervises the day-to-day operations of the Home Oxygen services by planning work schedules & the sequence of operations & recommends & implements changes in organization or work assignments to improve work, & services.
2. Works closely with the Prosthetics Department regarding oxygen & other home respiratory equipment & following of the home oxygen vendor contract specifications, home oxygen vendor monitoring & patient related concerns.
3. Works closely with the contracting DME to ensure appropriate maintenance & care is provided to all equipment issued through the Home Oxygen Program & the Prosthetics Service.
4. Provides leadership, direction, orientation, in-service training, & continuing education programs fo respiratory therapy staff.
5. Serves as an active member of the Home Respiratory Care Team & committee.
6. Coordinate daily operations, develops, & maintains policies & procedures for program operation & prepares reports & statistics.
7. Works in coordination with the Respiratory Supervisor in the development & regular review of policies & procedures; ensures that this program remains in compliance with existing VA policy & regulations & JCAHO standards.
8. Participates in multi-departmental reviews of home oxygen program.
9. Coordinates home visits for veterans on home oxygen services. Completes home visits as needed based on staffing & departmental needs. Driving is required for this.
10. Maintains statistical & patient data. Monitors individual performance standards & assists in retrospective audits.
11. Serves as a mentor & provides comprehensive in-service training to other respiratory therapists, nursing service personnel, physicians, & all staff involved with the care of home oxygen patients & various respiratory related home oxygen equipment.
12. Monitors staff educational needs & performs annual competency assessments for staff.
13. Offers ongoing support to clinical staff at CBOC locations regarding the oxygen evaluation process & scheduling of home oxygen patients in accordance with the return to clinic orders placed by home oxygen staff to ensure correct & adequate information is obtained & documented.
14. Responds to problem calls from patients or the vendor. Reports formal complaints as needed, to the VSN administrator & Contracting Officer, follows up with performance improvement as needed.
15. Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
16. Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
17. Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
18. Participates in the interview process for pulmonary clinic positions & assists with orientation of new staff.
19. Serves as backup to the Respiratory Supervisor to ensure all vulnerable population patients are contacted during emergencies as directed by facility leadership.
20. Performs other duties applicable to the Pulmonary & Critical Care Section, such as basic & advanced therapeutic & diagnostic procedures, emergency, & acute respiratory care procedures for adult & geriatric patients, in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy & procedure manual, as needed & requested by Respiratory Supervisor or Chief of Pulmonary.
21. As directed by supervisor or Chief of Pulmonary participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
22. Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
23. Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
24. Uses word processing & workbook processing software to execute office automations functions such as storing & retrieving electronic documents & files, activating printers, formatting letters, reports, & memoranda & transmitting & receiving e-mail.
25. Uses encrypted email to protect veteran information.
26. All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.
27. Performs other duties & patient care as needed & as requested or assigned by the Director of Medicine Service; and/or his/her designee's.

Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Facilitates/supervises the day-to-day operations of the Home Oxygen services by planning work schedules & the sequence of operations & recommends & implements changes in organization or work assignments to improve work, & services.
2. Works closely with the Prosthetics Department regarding oxygen & other home respiratory equipment & following of the home oxygen vendor contract specifications, home oxygen vendor monitoring & patient related concerns.
3. Works closely with the contracting DME to ensure appropriate maintenance & care is provided to all equipment issued through the Home Oxygen Program & the Prosthetics Service.
4. Provides leadership, direction, orientation, in-service training, & continuing education programs fo respiratory therapy staff.
5. Serves as an active member of the Home Respiratory Care Team & committee.
6. Coordinate daily operations, develops, & maintains policies & procedures for program operation & prepares reports & statistics.
7. Works in coordination with the Respiratory Supervisor in the development & regular review of policies & procedures; ensures that this program remains in compliance with existing VA policy & regulations & JCAHO standards.
8. Participates in multi-departmental reviews of home oxygen program.
9. Coordinates home visits for veterans on home oxygen services. Completes home visits as needed based on staffing & departmental needs. Driving is required for this.
10. Maintains statistical & patient data. Monitors individual performance standards & assists in retrospective audits.
11. Serves as a mentor & provides comprehensive in-service training to other respiratory therapists, nursing service personnel, physicians, & all staff involved with the care of home oxygen patients & various respiratory related home oxygen equipment.
12. Monitors staff educational needs & performs annual competency assessments for staff.
13. Offers ongoing support to clinical staff at CBOC locations regarding the oxygen evaluation process & scheduling of home oxygen patients in accordance with the return to clinic orders placed by home oxygen staff to ensure correct & adequate information is obtained & documented.
14. Responds to problem calls from patients or the vendor. Reports formal complaints as needed, to the VSN administrator & Contracting Officer, follows up with performance improvement as needed.
15. Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
16. Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
17. Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
18. Participates in the interview process for pulmonary clinic positions & assists with orientation of new staff.
19. Serves as backup to the Respiratory Supervisor to ensure all vulnerable population patients are contacted during emergencies as directed by facility leadership.
20. Performs other duties applicable to the Pulmonary & Critical Care Section, such as basic & advanced therapeutic & diagnostic procedures, emergency, & acute respiratory care procedures for adult & geriatric patients, in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy & procedure manual, as needed & requested by Respiratory Supervisor or Chief of Pulmonary.
21. As directed by supervisor or Chief of Pulmonary participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
22. Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
23. Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
24. Uses word processing & workbook processing software to execute office automations functions such as storing & retrieving electronic documents & files, activating printers, formatting letters, reports, & memoranda & transmitting & receiving e-mail.
25. Uses encrypted email to protect veteran information.
26. All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.
27. Performs other duties & patient care as needed & as requested or assigned by the Director of Medicine Service; and/or his/her designee's.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. This announcement may close without advanced notice.

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The new, state of the art campus is in Aurora, CO, just east of Denver. The city's central location makes it ideal for accessing the surrounding mountain ranges for outdoor activities or enjoying the rich art and cultural diversity of the area. Denver Metro offers a perfect mix of social activity, modern businesses, and family life making it an ideal location to start a career, raise a family, or ease into retirement.

ECHCS offers a teaching hospital with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research, making it an ideal career choice for many clinical and administrative professionals. The facility has numerous specialized programs in addition to the comprehensive health care provided to our Veterans.

MSAs provide administrative support to our clinical colleagues in the care of our Nation's Veterans. Our mission is to provide efficient and effective healthcare services by promoting and enabling the delivery of timely, accurate, accessible health care. The VA is committed to cultivating a dedicated workforce of highly skilled employees who understand, believe in and take pride in VA's mission. AMSAs are essential to the success of this mission and may be assigned to many areas of the medical center including but not limited to any of the following areas: The Business Office, Community Care Service, Call Center, Health Administrative Services

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling patient's appointments and/or consults
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring the Electronic Wait List
• Preparing for clinic visits
• Ensuring encounter forms are completed
• Monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments for areas of responsibility
• Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information
• Processing of all emergency and non-emergency transfers to other VA facilities or private hospitals
• Performing basic eligibility, co-pays and preauthorization requirements for specific coverage
• Routinely communicates with physicians, case managers and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills