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The Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures such as thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery and total joint replacement surgery. He/she seta up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment., laparoscopic equipment, microscopic, lasers. arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording device, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and anticipates need for unique specialty equipment and instrumentation, hyperthermia equipment, fracture tables; assures the surgical team of functioning equipment and assures proper lighting.

Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups to facilitate type of surgical procedure. Maintains the sterility of the environment and independently plans for easy access to emergency instruments and equipment.

Scrubs on complex surgical procedures utilizing strict aseptic techniques. Assists in preparation, positioning, and draping of patients to facilitate safe surgical intervention. Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended period- of time. ls proficient in handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon and anticipates the surgeon's needs during the procedure. Recognizes non-verbal signals by the surgeon md responds quickly and appropriately.

Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment. Handles all specimens appropriately. Observes the surgical site continuously, remaining attentive for potential adverse situations/emergencies and breaks in sterile techniques/fields.

In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Reports correct/incorrect counts to the surgeon. Assumes joint responsibility with the surgeon for tissue specimens, culture and hardware, assuring that critical specimen information is transmitted to the circulating nurse.

Assists in training residents, medical student,, nursing students, operating room technology students and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments and OR procedure to include the scrub role in surgical procedures. Independently recognizes and remedies errors in sterile technique. Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians, professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program.

Lifts, moves and transport patients from surgical wards within the OR suite, recovery room and holding areas, assuring sate transport of the anxious, sedated/anesthetized patients. Safe transport includes being aware of drains. hemodynamic lines, IV's, pumps, catheters, and proper positioning and protection of the surgical wound and maintenance of O2 to support airway when indicated.

Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains complicated surgical equipment and instrumentation for assigned specialty areas, including inventory and establishment of levels for specialty supplies. Reviews and revises instrument sets to provide adequate instrumentation, deleting unnecessary items to avoid duplication. Assures that instruments are in good working order. Continually assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. constantly updates knowledge of new surgical procedures and equipment. Recognizes potentially hazardous equipment situations, (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.

Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities. As time permits, works closely with OR RN staff to develop educational programs for presentation to peers. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends.

Other duties as assigned in addition to the above

Work Schedule: Day tour of duty with on call and weekend requirements
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/30189A

Surgical Technician functions as primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures such as thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery and total joint replacement surgery. He/she set up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopic, lasers. arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording device, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and anticipates need for unique specialty equipment and instrumentation, hyperthermia equipment, fracture tables; assures the surgical team of functioning equipment and assures proper lighting.
Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups to facilitate type of surgical procedure. Maintains the sterility of the environment and independently plans for easy access to emergency instruments and equipment.
Scrubs on complex surgical procedures utilizing strict aseptic techniques. Assists in preparation, positioning, and draping of patients to facilitate safe surgical intervention. Observe and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended period- of time. ls proficient in handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon and anticipates the surgeon's needs during the procedure. Recognizes non-verbal signals by the surgeon md responds quickly and appropriately.
Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment. Handles all specimens appropriately. Observes the surgical site continuously, remaining attentive for potential adverse situations/emergencies and breaks in sterile techniques/fields.
In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Reports correct/incorrect counts to the surgeon. Assumes joint responsibility with the surgeon for tissue specimens, culture and hardware, assuring that critical specimen information is transmitted to the circulating nurse.
Assists in training residents, medical student, nursing students, operating room technology students and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments and OR procedure to include the scrub role in surgical procedures. Independently recognizes and remedies errors in sterile technique. Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians, professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program.
Lifts, moves and transport patients from surgical wards within the OR suite, recovery room and holding areas, assuring sate transport of the anxious, sedated/anesthetized patients. Safe transport includes being aware of drains. hemodynamic lines, IV's, pumps, catheters, and proper positioning and protection of the surgical wound and maintenance of O2 to support airway when indicated.
Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains complicated surgical equipment and instrumentation for assigned specialty areas, including inventory and establishment of levels for specialty supplies. Reviews and revises instrument sets to provide adequate instrumentation, deleting unnecessary items to avoid duplication. Assures that instruments are in good working order. Continually assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. constantly updates knowledge of new surgical procedures and equipment. Recognizes potentially hazardous equipment situations, (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.
Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities. As time permits, works closely with OR RN staff to develop educational programs for presentation to peers. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends.
Other duties as assigned in addition to the above
Work Schedule: Day tour of duty with on call and weekend requirements
Position Description Title/PD#:Surgical Technician /30189A
Physical Requirements: There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending. lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeons. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time without relief. Must have good hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity (especially with hands and fingers). Must know and practice good body mechanic in movement and lifting, e.g., heavy equipment, instrument trays, surgical packs, case carts, and patients during unconsciousness, etc.

This is NOT a Remote or Virtual telework position.

This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) (MRT HIT) vacancy at the Lexington VA Health Care System (LVAHCS), with Business Office Service.

This is considered the journey level for MRTs HIT. MRTs HIT at this level review, analyze, abstract, maintain, extract, and compile information from the health record independently with minimal supervision. They analyze health records for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency, and compliance (e.g., scanned, uploaded, use of correct titles, linked to correct encounters, etc.) with HIM industry standards, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements. They also coordinate and/or perform health record review activities to satisfy external accreditation requirements and medical center performance measures. They communicate regularly with staff at various levels of the organization regarding delinquent health records and notify individual clinical providers regarding incomplete medical records. MRTs HIT prepare complex reports, calculate department statistics, note the status of all incomplete/delinquent records, and submit reports to the appropriate administrative and clinical staff and committees/leadership to ensure deficiencies are resolved and completed appropriately. They serve as the expert resource for clinical staff and assist clinical providers with completion or correction of their health record documentation. They conduct the review of incomplete records for individuals clearing the facility. MRTs HIT coordinate the use of medical speech recognition/transcription and monitor, verify, troubleshoot, correct, and/or upload all transcription/medical speech recognition to maintain completeness and accuracy of health records. They serve as the technical expert in health record content and documentation requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: 6 + days /PP
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supervises all areas of food production and service including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval;
• Takes corrective action for any problems that might arise on the floors pertaining to food service;
• Receives and inspects deliveries and requisitions all supplies needed in all food service areas;
• Prepares performance ratings/competencies for all employees under their direct supervision;
• Discusses work performance and problems with employees, monitors tardiness and attendance, provides guidance and makes necessary adjustments in assignments when necessary;
• Carries out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies;
• Ensures subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned and explains work requirements to meet food service schedules;
• Establishes priorities for daily operations in the event of emergency situations; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met;
• Serves as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees;
• Provides guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when assembling patient trays and utilizing correct foods to be served on modified diets;
• Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment;
• Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews;
• Supervises the delivery and retrieval of patient trays which includes interacting with members of the multidisciplinary team;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Administrative:

• Performs technical, administrative, or professional work involving managing, administering operating or supporting services and programs related to the operation and safety of Federal facilities.
• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the entire program to include budgetary control and assessments.
• Develops and applies a program of management Review appraisal and improvement.
• Provides formal and on-the-job training.
• Develops, coordinates, directs, and manages a hospital housekeeping program that emphasizes the maintenance of environmental sanitation within acceptable levels of bacteriological as well as visual cleanliness.
• Establishes work assignments for front line employees and supervisors.
• Implements, coordinates and controls a comprehensive program with the authority to make necessary changes needed for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors.

• Develops cleaning procedures, frequency of cleaning schedules, and cleaning supply usage instructions designed to maintain high quality visual and bacteriological cleanliness of all medical center floors, walls, ceilings, bathroom fixture3s, furniture, housekeeping equipment, window treatments, cubicle curtains, light fixtures stairwells, waste cans, and other miscellaneous area and items.
• Conducts a extensive in-service Sanitation Inspection Program covering the entire medical center; initiating and closely monitoring bacteriological surveillance being conducted throughout the Medical Center.
• Conducts constant testing programs designed to perfect hospital housekeeping techniques, procedures and products.
• Develops and maintains procedures for waste collection within the medical center and constantly monitoring procedures, methods for waste collection within the medical center and consistently monitoring procedures.

• Develops specifications, treatment areas, and frequency of treatment schedules, interpret local, state and federal directive and guidelines regarding the type, use and storage of various pesticides and rodenticides and ensure compliance.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative for the administration of Pest Control Services to include the control of all rodents and pests from the interior of the Medical Center.

• Oversees the administration of ordering and distributing uniforms for selected personnel.
• Ensures that appropriate procedures are followed to minimize loss and repair of uniforms.
• Ensures that a system is in place for pick up, cataloging, and reissuing of patient valuables to patients.
• Ensures that employees adhere to privacy and security guidelines with respect to patient valuables.

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The Senior Social Worker is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center, as appropriate. The incumbent should be capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of Military Sexual Trauma. Incumbent should have at least one year in an area of specialized social work practice and licensed or hold certification in a state at the independent practice level. The Senior Social Worker's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
• Active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines and/or participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate.
• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on available services for Military Sexual Trauma.
• Act as a consultant and provide relevant training on Military Sexual Trauma to other staff members in the facility.
• Collect and manage data about Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma veteran at facility.
• Ensure compliance at local facility with VA and national standards of care.
• Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA benefits.
• Act as a consultant to other team/staff members.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
• Active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines and/or participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate.
• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on available services for Military Sexual Trauma.
• Act as a consultant and provide relevant training on Military Sexual Trauma to other staff members in the facility.
• Collect and manage data about Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma veteran at facility.
• Ensure compliance at local facility with VA and national standards of care.
• Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA benefits.
• Act as a consultant to other team/staff members.

This position will work primarily in the PTSD Clinical Team program. Staff Psychologists diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities provided are individual, family and group psychotherapies. They consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Providing screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Including offering individual and group psychotherapy.
2. Applying advanced theories and techniques to a wide range of Veterans with mental health disorders.
3. Coordinating treatment planning and delivery of services that best meet the needs of patients and are based on scientific research on optimal treatment.
4. Promoting communication/interactions between team members, patients, and their families to facilitate the treatment process.
5. Training and supervision of clinical staff/trainees, as appropriate.
6. Participation in program evaluation efforts in conjunction with Office of Mental Health Services and the medical center.
7. Teach didactic seminars to psychology interns/students on an annual basis.
8. Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical center.
9. Attend all staff meetings.
10. Functions independently as a member of the VAMC medical staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.
11. Other duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: As Needed, based on Supervisory approval.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 30117F - GS11, 30535F - GS12, 30125F - GS13
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Betsy Quinn at betsy.quinn@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

This is considered the full performance level for ROI technician positions. ROI technicians at this level apply, interpret and analyze laws and regulations related to the disclosure of health information. They are responsible for educating requestors on requirements for submitting requests for health information and completing all requests for health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form.
• Screens each request for information to determine urgency and assures that most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems.
• Personally greets veterans/visitors and assists them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
• Applies public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
• Processes all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information(ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
• Evaluates validity of each request and determines what information is to be released in compliance with existing laws
• Ensures that proper authorization exists before release is made.
• Processes the request to the requesting agency or individual.
• Inputs all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
• Receives and directs callers and visitors.
• Receives and/or gives out forms, and assists visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents.
• Responds to questions from patients concerning services.
• Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information.
• Inquiries vary widely, and information given requires explanation of office functions, describing specific requirements, providing basic instructions, or a similar degree of detail.
• Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data.
• Reviews paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests; etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
• Composes responses to routine requests tor release of patient information.
• Selects and compiles information from health records and prepares correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters.
• Ensures the information released is limited to what is specifically authorized and to the person or agency designated to receive it.
• Composes detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone.
• Determines extent and tone of replies independently.
• Resolves conflicting or inconsistent information found on initial requests.
• Replies to vague, incomplete, or ambiguous inquires by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems.
• Finds alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided inadequate or inaccurate information.
• Processes Social Security requests for health information using ROI software.
• Downloads VistA Imaging documents and ROI software documents onto a secure Network Drive.
• Accesses the secured Social Security Web page and uploads documents to the Web portal.
• Transfers the confirmation codes to the ROI software package and closes the requests in both the ROI and Social Security packages.
• Completes and processes routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives; attorneys, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives.
• Accurately enters all requests into the ROI software with necessary information for each request for health information.
• Completes necessary transactions for deposit of money collected from subpoenas, legal fees, and processing fees for release of information to individuals and insurance companies.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the transporting of inpatient food trays.
• MVO assists in the removing of carts from the docking stations, adding frozen items, and transporting the carts to the loading dock.
• Ensures food carts are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assists food service workers in delivery of carts to multiple delivery sites, delivery of patient meal trays and picking up soiled trays and returning them to the kitchen.
• Maintains necessary records such as the MVO daily log sheet.
• Responsible for weekly vehicle inspections.
• Responsible for reporting any mechanical problems with the vehicle to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining the proper sanitation level for the 1.5 ton truck.
• Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of Nutrition and Food Service mail between divisions.
• May be assigned to move equipment and supplies as needed.
• May perform cleaning assignments, work on tray assembly line.
• May be assigned to work in the ingredient control unit receiving/issuing supplies.
• May be assigned to acting supervisor.

The Nurse Manager provides organizational performance improvement oversight to ensure positive patient outcomes, and staff and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Manager is accountable for applicable accreditation standards for the medical center. The Nurse Manager:
1. Provides leadership application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes /systems, by improving outcomes at the program / service level.
2. Initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance.
3. Uses professional standards of care and practice to evaluate programs and / or service activities.
4. Implements an educational plan to meet changing programs or service needs for self and others. Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends and professional issues.
5. Coaches colleagues in team building. Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by sharing expertise internally and / or externally.
6. Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact client and staff, including initiating and participating in ethics consultations.
7. Uses the group process to identify, analyze and resolve care problems.
8. Collaborates with others in research activities to improve care.
9. Manages program resources (financial, human, material or informational) to facilitate safe, effective and efficient care.
10. This position requires both clinical/ direct patient care as well as supervisory responsibilities.

Pay Scale: NU46

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Administrative DTOD
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Performs routine budget administration functions at the Lexington, KY VAMC in the formulation, execution, and review of assigned portions of the appropriated fund budget of the employing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Formulates and revises the annual budget estimate for base support activities and components (e.g., communications, personnel management, automated data processing, maintenance, supply, and transportation).
• Researches, compiles, and summarizes data concerning personnel salaries and expenses and similar object class and line item information needed to formulation of budget estimates.
• Selects and enters budgetary information on a wide variety of related forms, schedules, and reports.
• Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures for base support functions throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
• Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and
• regulatory controls, and are within amounts programmed.
• Reports variations in excess of accepted funding limitations to activity managers.
• Recommends transfer of funds between object class and line item accounts under the same appropriation or allotment when funds needed to cover increases in obligations or expenditures fall within established limits.
• Checks the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of .budget estimates or requests for allotments by comparison with source documents (e.g., employment statistics, project reports, payroll records, and supply inventory records).
• Prepares data summaries for inclusion in routine and special reports on budget execution and applies basic statistical formulas (e.g., cost benefit ratios) to budgetary data to illustrate the effects of changes in levels of funding for current projects.
• As assigned, performs designated segments of more complex budgetary assignments of higher graded coworkers. For example, prepares the budget estimates for personnel salaries and expenses and supplies and equipment.
• Drafts procedural guidance to installation managers concerning the format for submission of annual estimates of funding needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, supervises, teaches, evaluates, and documents patient care; serves as an integral member of the treatment team, and is responsible for helping to produce a therapeutic environment and plan of care to promote optimal health status.

The Resource Pool Registered Nurse executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to manage holistic patient centered care as dictated by the patient's medical and surgical needs. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care of all patient care areas included within Resource Pool assignments. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Leads efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified care and culture disparities between units.Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. The RN can expect to be assigned to any RN position for which there is a need to include but not limited to: Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, Critical Care Areas, Mental Health, and Ambulatory Procedural Areas.
Cardiac/Telemetry Monitoring is part of this position. BLS & ACLS certification is required for this position.

Pay Scale: N0DV

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as needed
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Performs various law enforcement and administrative functions throughout the department;
• Manages, supervises and coordinates the Police Service law enforcement activities for a designated assigned area;
• Serves as a watch commander or administrative lieutenant at the geographic area level;
• Conducts inspections of personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures;
• Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work;
• Oversees human resource activities such as recruitment of vacancies; preparing, conducting and reviewing performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action; identifies and conducts specific training; approves and monitors leave requests;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress
• Makes independent decisions to take, direct and coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Financial Institution Interns will be assigned to the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS).  Interns will work directly on teams of experienced FDIC employees to evaluate bank operations, business planning, and risk management strategies.  These teams are responsible for assessing financial institutions to determine whether they are following safe and sound banking practices, maintaining effective internal controls and procedures, managing their institutions effectively, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.  Under the direction and supervision of an Examiner or higher graded team member, the incumbent will participate in and/or independently perform the following:

Conducts review and assessments of the following:

• Consolidated Reports of Conditions and Income.
• Procedures and accounting for overdrafts, prepaid expenses, and other miscellaneous assets.
• Fixed asset accounts and assists in the assessment of the adequacy of related insurance coverage.
• Depreciation entries on both the general ledger and for income tax purposes.
• Adequacy of fidelity and other indemnity protection.

Assists in evaluating the adequacy of the insured depositor institution procedures and internal routines and controls.

Assists in the preparation of information requisite to a thorough analysis of the earnings of an institution.

Prepares drafts of schedules, exhibits, and comments for inclusion in the completed report of examination.

Participates in other phases of an examination as assigned.

Performs functions related to the insured depository institution examination work to include:

• Conducting audit test checks on income and expense accounts.
• Computing capital ratios.
• Reconciling Capital Accounts.
• Reviewing the liquidity including the analysis of fluctuations in loans, securities, deposits, and borrowings.
• Verifying securities and other investments borrowings and other liabilities, and assigned collateral, pledged assets, and safe keeping items.
• Reconciling cash.