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The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking Registered Nurse's for (PACT) in the Nursing, Ambulatory Care Service. The incumbent uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Team (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate, and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal, and community -based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life.

Responsibilities:

• The Incumbent is responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs. The PACT RN provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's personalized health plan/goals.
• The PACT RN demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, and a team leader with colleagues as she/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth, development, and practice.
• The incumbent possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting to facilitate the effective care of patients. Within the framework of the nursing process and through highly developed clinical expertise, the RN is able to assess, monitor and treat patient responses to life-threatening health problems.
• The Incumbent is responsible for collaboration with administrative and clinical staff in actively managing and planning for actual and potential needs of patient population groups.
• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
• Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

• Applies knowledge of management principles, common business practices, administrative regulations, guidelines, and analysis of multiple programs for PM&RS
• The incumbent plays a critical support role in maintaining and coordinating internal review systems and records management to assure both clinical and administrative activities follow agency and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Departmental guidelines involving outside professional activities for remuneration.
• Monitors PM&RS for compliance with the standards of external bodies and accrediting agencies and responds to internal actions for noncompliance with VHA Directive or Medical Center Policy.
• Provides service level reports, completes requests for operational data, and recommends remedial actions as necessary.
• Writes, reviews, and revises policies, as appropriate, coordinates timely responses as required for written formal and informal correspondence on behalf to the PM&RS service line, to include PATSR, VISN Suspense, Congressional and White House Hotline inquiries.
• Provides fund control oversight and budgetary data support duties that require the analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a vast array of programs in the PM&RS Service.
• Provides direct supervision to subordinate administrative personnel within the PMR&RS Service Line.
• Responsible for assuring accurate HR recruitment and on-boarding, labor mapping, supply and equipment procurements, timekeeping, and regularly recurring service line internal cost accounting data is accurate and responses timely.
• Coordinates management of a variety of electronic request platform systems to ensure optimized operational efficiency to include but not limited to: MSS, HR Smart, AIS, OIT, PIV, Work Life Balance, Telework, BioMed, Travel, Education, and Interior Design.
• Broad knowledge of the organizational principles, and practices which govern the way a VA Health Care System conducts business.
• Knowledge of the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and
• guidelines of financial management, budget administration, accounts management.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, human resources staffing and utilization, position management, work methods, and related requirements to analyze and advise on managerial approaches and problems.
• Ability to oversee effective utilization of human resources, financial, and logistical resources.
• Serves as the primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for VISN 22 and PVAHCS contracts.
• Oversees all acquisition processes within the Service, inclusive of the establishment and administration of contracts and procurement of supplies and equipment.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent:

• Performs a wide range clinical laboratory tests/exams including difficult and infrequent tests requiring special knowledge, for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening and other authorized purposes. Communicates imperative information to subordinates, such as troubleshooting, and govems quality services.
• Assure optimal performance of all instrument and determines procedures for microbiology tests to be performed. lnforms the Supervisor of deficiencies in manual and automated test performance and identifies hardware problems to the appropriate Biomedical or facility maintenance team. Develops and implements the use of protocols for performance of tests, evaluation of results and monitors conformity to accepted practices.
• Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in medical laboratory science principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to carry out a variety of diagnostic tests and verify results. This knowledge must be sufficient to develop and establish procedures for testing in the Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Urinalysis sections of the Core Lab, and to provide corrective actions on testing problems and to confirm diagnosis.
• The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert and Consulting Microbiologist for advising physicians, Laboratory, and other related health professionals, on the theories and principles of Clinical Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Urinalysis testing principles and provides guidance to Technologists, Technicians, and other support personnel.
• Ensures the scheduling, performance, and documentation of the preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment (including pipette calibrations, tachometer calibrations on centrifuges, annual timers & thermometer checks, and annual PMs on analyzers).

• Monitors the identification of individuals entering controlled areas, refers persons who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access, and issues verbal admonishments for personally observed violations of rules and regulations
• Checks alarms, locks, fences, gates, or other barriers
• Patrols installation perimeters to detect faulty fences and detection equipment, trespassing violations, and attempted theft of Federal of personal property
• Patrols the clinic, outside the buildings and surrounding grounds to prevent theft or damage to federal property, equipment, tools, supplies, and other real or personal property
• Prepares various kinds of legible written reports for encounters with individuals such as complainants, witnesses, disruptive employees, disruptive visitors, about unsafe conditions, storage or location of materials including personal property that are vulnerable to theft or damage, accidents reports, or any other kind of reports

• Functioning as a liaison between Occupational Health and other areas of the Hospital to facilitate timely and efficient administrative workings of the clinic.
• Greeting, screening, and referring visitors appropriately.
• Coordinates Pre-employment exams and ensures results are received by the requesting Human Resource Offices.
• Schedules appointments for employees.
• enters information into the computer and updates demographics as needed.
• Maintains Occupational Health statistics and prepares scheduled reports.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.

The Nurse III Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

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.

Responsibility/Duties

Supervisory Role:

• Assuming responsibilities on behalf of the Clinical Nurse Manager during their absence from the workplace.
• The commendable attribute of our working arrangement lies in the tremendous adaptability demonstrated in the coverage schedule throughout day and night, ensuring our services are available around the clock of 24/7 including holidays, weekends, and outside of regular working hours.
• Support the organization in a NOD (Nurse of the Day) capacity.
• Facilitating and contributing to the job interview process.
• Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by actively participating in healthcare facility or service-level committees or councils, establishing active relationships and demonstrating leadership in improving care beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Leads educational initiatives that expand knowledge to improve outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

The incumbent works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members such as pharmacists, social workers, providers, nurses, case managers, etc. while exhibiting expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics. The AMSA duties include maintaining appointment schedules, scheduling special studies or labs and following up on administrative items from the Huddle and/or staffing meetings. The incumbent ensures demographics are updated. He/she must screen/receive phone calls and visitors in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established processes.

At this level, the AMSA performs a full range of duties to include scheduling appointments along with interpreting provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines. Incumbent will also communicate directly with the patient to obtain required information to determine patient needs. He/she will have knowledge of various software utilized to run reports and queries. The work includes functions such as serving as an initial point of contact for functions including but not limited to scheduling patient appointments, tracking, reviewing and responding to electronic orders, consults, and other elements in the electronic medical record. The incumbent must display a practical knowledge of computerized data entry, information processing systems and software related to patient care. The Advanced MSA plays an essential role in shaping the patients experience and is vital to providing timely access to health care.
Incumbent will recommend changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability (utilization) to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics.

Other assignments at this level include but are not limited to:
- Prepares written correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results.
- Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information (ICB).
- Encourages the use of new processes.
- Processes incoming secured messaging through MyHealthyVet.
- Utilizes the medical record to enter information and research the needs of the patient as appropriate.
- Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve concerns.
- Provides excellent customer service and assists in providing front line resolution when applicable.
- Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues.
- Evaluates patient information and clinic schedules to determine whether the patient requires an immediate appointment.
- Informs team members about shared patients (i.e, those who receive their care at multiple VA centers or those who receive care in the community)


Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts Between Monday - Friday - 6:30am-5:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ADV/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

11/04/2024 - Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

• Appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to community health services.
• Facilitates coordination of safe services and efficient continuity of care for patients through multi-disciplinary teams or groups.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the population's health status, reviews data, evaluates services, and implements evidence-based quality improvements.
• Designs program plans to mobilize community partnerships and resources for a plan of action, to address or prevent emerging infectious, communicable, and chronic health diseases.
• Participates in performance improvement development, implementation and evaluation for the Community Health Nursing program and other health services as applicable.
• Conducts coalition building, collaboration, and coordination of services with local, Tribal, State, Federal, and other agencies and healthcare professionals in mobilization efforts to reduce disparities, morbidity, and mortality and apply population-based intervention.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

11/04/2024 - Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

• Appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to community health services.
• Facilitates coordination of safe services and efficient continuity of care for patients through multi-disciplinary teams or groups.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the population's health status, reviews data, evaluates services, and implements evidence-based quality improvements.
• Designs program plans to mobilize community partnerships and resources for a plan of action, to address or prevent emerging infectious, communicable, and chronic health diseases.
• Participates in performance improvement development, implementation and evaluation for the Community Health Nursing program and other health services as applicable.
• Conducts coalition building, collaboration, and coordination of services with local, Tribal, State, Federal, and other agencies and healthcare professionals in mobilization efforts to reduce disparities, morbidity, and mortality and apply population-based intervention.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs work involving consult management, patient transportation scheduling, and lodging scheduling.
• Daily responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS).
• Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports.
• Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate.
• Enters pertinent information into the Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS).
• Coordinates transportation service practices that decrease no shows and patient appointments being rescheduled.
• Utilizes the Veterans Health Information System & Technological Architecture (VISTA), Computerized Patient Record Systems (CPRS) or SharePoint Consult/Request Tracking System in processing internal consultations.
• Plans for, organizes, administers, and directs how the work will be accomplished for the VTS program.
• Planning responsibilities require consideration of support services e.g., systems management, operations, workload forecasting, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operation of VTS program flow, processes, and functions.
• Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services.
• Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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The Physical Therapist / LANA certified Lymphedema Clinical Specialist will function in accordance with:

• Federal law.
• The Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists and the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics as published by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Is viewed as a clinician, whose skills are beyond entry-level competence, functioning beyond the full performance level of a staff physical therapist and whose skills demonstrate the ability to perform with a high degree of autonomy in patient care and exercising independent problem-solving skills.
• Possesses advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in Lymphedema Physical Therapy. Such knowledge would typically be acquired through a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the specialty area, or a Board Certification by the Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA), completion of a clinical residency or fellowship program, or by obtaining an advanced degree in a related field.
• Possesses the ability to serve as a consultant for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within Lymphedema Physical Therapy.
• Teaches and mentors physical therapists and other medical center staff in Lymphedema PT (i.e. Department and hospital level in-services).
• Guides and evaluates the work of a multi-disciplinary team in Lymphedema PT.
• Possesses advanced skill to perform and interpret specialized evaluative procedures and tests in evaluating treatment outcomes in Lymphedema PT.
• Conducts their own examinations, treatment planning, interventions, documentation, and follow-up evaluations at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, which includes Veterans from the CBOCs and CLC; and also for support personnel and any assigned Staff PT on a prn basis.
• Is responsible for the Triaging of IP, OP, and CLC Physical Therapy consults related to Lymphedema care to ensure consults are handled in the most expeditious manner based upon acuity of need.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on supply and equipment acquisition specific to the field of Lymphedema therapy.

• Serving as a mentor to staff Physical Therapists.
• Assists in planning and developing various treatment programs to meet patient needs, both proactively and as requested by the PT Section Supervisor and/or the PM&R Manager.
• Actively supports and promotes all programs of PM&RS.
• Performs other tasks that are consistent with the mission of PM&RS and the Medical Center
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent of the position will meet and maintain physical and drug test program requirements as required by hospital policy. There will be periods of walking and ambulating patients, providing patient transfers, some lifting of 50 pounds and supporting patients.

• Assists with the scheduling of outpatient appointments to facilitate care in a timely manner
• Utilizes peers and support personnel (PTA, prosthetics fitter) to facilitate timely and effective treatment programs and DME distribution.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment to direct consults to appropriate PT providers as well as other specialty clinics

• Conducts record keeping related to patient care documentation and quality improvement (QI) data collection as specified or requested by the PT Supervisor, Clinical manager and/or Section Chief, Physical Therapy Department.

• Performs the full range of senior professional and technical duties involved in the preparation, finalization, award, analysis, and active administration of construction, Architect-Engineer (A- E), and other agreements and contracts.
• Collaborates with project officers and program officials to define procurement requirements including proposed scope of work/specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing schedule, milestone dates, independent government cost estimate (IGCE), type of procurement process, subcontracting opportunities and requirements, terms of contract, drawings and reference documents, and selection of technical evaluation committee members.
• Evaluate, negotiate and prepare all documentation to execute and resolve all contract modifications, change orders and requests for equitable adjustment (REA).
• Responsible for drafting and posting all required synopses and notices on the FBO website. Contacts include: Tribes, Tribal organizations, SBA, DOL, HHS Attorneys, IHS HQ, Area, Service Unit staff.

• Apply a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instruct children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issues/receives recreational equipment.
• Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, and purchases gear/equipment as needed. Maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items. Inspects supplies and equipment for damage.
• Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program.
• Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance.
• Operates various types of equipment for athletic field maintenance (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, etc. Applies fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Collects and empties trash containers.

The Safety & Occupational Health Supervisor advises and assists Medical Center management officials regarding appropriate measures and alternate courses of action which will achieve goals with a minimum risk of injury to personnel and damage to property for the VA Medical Center. Instructs employees and supervisors in the techniques of performing duties free of mishaps. Appraises the degree of program compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; assesses achievements and recommends new procedures. Caries out the following: inspections of workplaces and community care and nursing homes; investigations of accidents, recording of injuries, occupational illnesses, property loses and fires; and, analyzing of lost time injuries and illnesses and reporting, as required.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• The incumbent studies Federal, State or local requirements which contain permissible exposure limits, and collects/maintains appropriate documentation for reference materials and back up. Develops policies to comply with specific laws and regulations, which often contain conflicting requirements, while minimizing adverse impact to patient care.
• Keeps current and updated on new industry standards developed by other organizations; studies health and safety reports, journals and related periodicals in work processes that create health hazards.
• Develops policies to comply with specific laws and regulations, which often contain conflicting requirements, while minimizing adverse impact to patient care.
• Carries out inspections of workplaces and investigations of accidents, recording of injuries, occupational illnesses, property loss and fires; and analyzing of lost time injuries and illnesses and reporting, as required.
• Effects compliance with safety-related legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center. These include those mandated by Federal, state and local authorities having specific jurisdiction concerning protection and quality of life and environment, as well as those of accrediting bodies. Specifically, incumbent shares primary responsibility for compliance with The Joint Commission Environment of Care and CARF Environment of Care standards.
• The incumbent operates an effective fire, safety, emergency management and occupational health program that meets VA, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards. The incumbent provides leadership and information to services toward fulfilling VASDHS occupational safety and health goals.
• The incumbent conducts proactive risk assessments that evaluate the potential adverse impact of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems of the safety and health of patients, staff, and other people coming to the hospital's facilities.
• Coordinates hazard surveillance activities (e.g., Environment of Care Rounds and Safety Inspections), aggregate outcome data, and analyzes information to identify trends. The incumbent conducts periodic environmental tours to identify environmental deficiencies hazards, and unsafe practices.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Hold employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Rate workers' performance, ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques: Recommend awards when appropriate. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems.
• Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development.
• Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
• Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS): Familiarizes self with how their activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources.

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PX-12380475-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

• Provide on-going assistance in the selection and development of health education methods and materials suited to specific groups and situations.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel with respect to community characteristics; develops orientation material as prescribed in the IHS manual.
• Provides training assistance to Community Health Representatives on planned basis as well as seeks ways to give guidance to Community Health Representatives specific interests and areas of need.
• Provides supportive service to Service Unit staff (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Dietary, Administrative, Community Health Services, etc.) to develop the educational component of their respective program activities.
• Works with tribal leaders, tribal health and health related workers, public health and other agency staff in developing community health education activities in accord with program plans based on health needs and interests of the American Indian/Alaska Native people.
• Pin points educational opportunities in preventive and curative services in hospital and clinic settings, and works with other staff to realize such educational potential.
• Develops formal and informal training opportunities (Tribal groups, CHR's Auxiliary, students) intended to encourage involvement in community health planning.
• Assists in implementing a comprehensive school health program including a health education curriculum in local school districts.