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• Interpret and analyze guidelines and regulations.
• Implement guidelines, policies, and regulations to provide personnel support.
• Conduct research and investigations to make judgments and recommendations.
• Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate guidelines and process to plant personnel.
• Draft recommendations, reports, and guidance documents.
• Apply veterinary medical concepts, principles, and practices.
• Perform routine onsite humane handling and good commercial practices.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Issues work orders to all Engineering shops based on written, verbal, telephone, and electronic work order requests.
• Serves as primary contact for emergency and routine repair calls for Engineering.
• Produces monthly reports to document utility system failures, utility system user errors equipment failures, equipment users errors, life safety work orders initiated, and life safety work orders completed.
• Maintains an established program of preventive maintenance (PM) on buildings, roads, building service equipment, expendable equipment, and non-expendable equipment.
• Codes all new equipment to be Included in the PM program.
• Serves as an IFCAP (Fiscal Control Point Clerk) for purchasing request.
• Serves as a Medical Center Key Custodial for facility.
• Assignments involve all areas of Engineering including plant maintenance, preventive maintenance, projects, safety, equipment repair, utilities, and biomedical equipment.
• Serves as a timekeeper.

Functions of the Position:
The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidance set forth in FHCC policies and procedures, VA/DoD regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, may be scheduled and assigned to all areas of pharmacy practice and must possess the required knowledge and skills in order to perform the required functions. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care, patient education, drug therapy monitoring, quality assurance, staff education, and consultation, and acts as pharmacy liaison with physicians and other health practitioners. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the National, VISN, and local levels.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Program Manager

• Ensures compliance with USP<797> Pharmaceutical Compounding Preparations, USP<800> Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings, USP<795> Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile Preparations, VHA Inpatient Services Directives, Policies, and Handbooks relating to CSPs, VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Guidance for CSPs, Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Sterile Compounding (2013) published by Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists(ASHP), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, or any other accrediting bodies or best practices recommends are require for safe compounding of CSP and handling of hazardous drugs (HD)for all activities and functions for the CSPs. Ensures the pharmacy service has written procedures for compliance with these standards.
• Ensures that the decision to outsource CSP prescriptions or to prepare CSPs in the medical facility pharmacy follows the VHA PBM decision-making hierarchy
• Ensures the competency of Pharmacy personnel in the preparation and handling of sterile and non-sterile compounded products as required by USP <795>, <797>, and <800>standards. Monitors pharmacy staff trainings are maintained and documented with acceptable skills & competency and assists with training all incoming pharmacy personnel on all matters related to the compounding CSPs, HDs, and IV room procedures.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Inpatient Pharmacy (and Outpatient Pharmacies, when applicable) for the IV room, compounding CSPs and non-sterile preparations, develops policies and procedures for the Hospital for safe handling of HD, conducts training, and provides educational in-services

• Is directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the patient medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate.
• Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.

• Provide annual training for all pharmacy staff in aseptic technique, pharmaceutical calculations, position specific competencies, and reviews modules and updates as needed.
• Provides accurate and adequate orientation and explanation of policies and procedures regarding sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations, IV admixture program, and performance improvement to pharmacy employees.
• Conduct and/or participate in an ongoing in-service education program for pharmacy personnel and other medical personnel as required.
• Provide training for incoming pharmacy personnel, and assure competency prior to full assignment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy by reading the pharmacy and medical literature and participating in continuing education programs.
• Responsible for providing the FHCC staff with accurate, comprehensive information about drugs and their use and shall serve as the FHCC primary resource for meeting its drug information responsibilities.
• Serves as a preceptor and role model for pharmacy resident and or students during their rotations and in accordance with established protocols.

Functions of the Position:
The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidance set forth in FHCC policies and procedures, VA/DoD regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, may be scheduled and assigned to all areas of pharmacy practice and must possess the required knowledge and skills in order to perform the required functions. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care, patient education, drug therapy monitoring, quality assurance, staff education, and consultation, and acts as pharmacy liaison with physicians and other health practitioners. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the National, VISN, and local levels.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Program Manager

• Ensures compliance with USP<797> Pharmaceutical Compounding Preparations, USP<800> Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings, USP<795> Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile Preparations, VHA Inpatient Services Directives, Policies, and Handbooks relating to CSPs, VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Guidance for CSPs, Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Sterile Compounding (2013) published by Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists(ASHP), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, or any other accrediting bodies or best practices recommends are require for safe compounding of CSP and handling of hazardous drugs (HD)for all activities and functions for the CSPs. Ensures the pharmacy service has written procedures for compliance with these standards.
• Ensures that the decision to outsource CSP prescriptions or to prepare CSPs in the medical facility pharmacy follows the VHA PBM decision-making hierarchy
• Ensures the competency of Pharmacy personnel in the preparation and handling of sterile and non-sterile compounded products as required by USP <795>, <797>, and <800>standards. Monitors pharmacy staff trainings are maintained and documented with acceptable skills & competency and assists with training all incoming pharmacy personnel on all matters related to the compounding CSPs, HDs, and IV room procedures.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Inpatient Pharmacy (and Outpatient Pharmacies, when applicable) for the IV room, compounding CSPs and non-sterile preparations, develops policies and procedures for the Hospital for safe handling of HD, conducts training, and provides educational in-services

• Is directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the patient medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate.
• Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.

• Provide annual training for all pharmacy staff in aseptic technique, pharmaceutical calculations, position specific competencies, and reviews modules and updates as needed.
• Provides accurate and adequate orientation and explanation of policies and procedures regarding sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations, IV admixture program, and performance improvement to pharmacy employees.
• Conduct and/or participate in an ongoing in-service education program for pharmacy personnel and other medical personnel as required.
• Provide training for incoming pharmacy personnel, and assure competency prior to full assignment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy by reading the pharmacy and medical literature and participating in continuing education programs.
• Responsible for providing the FHCC staff with accurate, comprehensive information about drugs and their use and shall serve as the FHCC primary resource for meeting its drug information responsibilities.
• Serves as a preceptor and role model for pharmacy resident and or students during their rotations and in accordance with established protocols.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling data from prescribed sources; knowledge of the organization to search and review records, files, or electronic data banks to locate information needed, and to verify information given.
• Provides administrative support to the interdisciplinary care team and other administrative and professional staff throughout the inpatient areas.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties on the inpatient units which support the care activities on the inpatient unit.
• Responsible for the coordination of administrative information between the professional staff and the patient.
• Updating and verifying demographic information, coordination in scheduling appointments, data entry, and notifying staff/patient of the scheduled appointments.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with patient care.
• Provides oversight in the integrity of the patient medical record when records are received.
• Ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated and scanned into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established hospital processes.
• Additional duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient daily operations of the unit.

• Provides thorough assessment, counseling, and consultation services to individuals Who present for s8fVices with substance use risk factors and/or disorders.
• Independently develops workable treatment plans and provides direct treatment using a wide variety of techniques for the resolution of personal, social, or environmental difficulties related to substance use disorders.
• Coordinates with community referral resources and makes referrals to other social or medical resources, as appropriate.
• Manages all aspects of developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans for patients with substance use and abuse related problems,
• Proactively coordinate, facilitate, and advocate tor seamless service delivery for persons in the community dealing with impairments and dislress associated with substance use disorder.
• Links patients with needed community services for medical, employment, housing, and follow-up care.
• Responds to and intervenes in crises related to patients' resource needs and mental health concerns.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Engages in patient advocacy and collaborates with physicians, social agencies, mental health. and health care facilities to bridge care and gaps in services.

• Provides thorough assessment, counseling, and consultation services to individuals Who present for s8fVices with substance use risk factors and/or disorders.
• Independently develops workable treatment plans and provides direct treatment using a wide variety of techniques for the resolution of personal, social, or environmental difficulties related to substance use disorders.
• Coordinates with community referral resources and makes referrals to other social or medical resources, as appropriate.
• Manages all aspects of developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans for patients with substance use and abuse related problems,
• Proactively coordinate, facilitate, and advocate tor seamless service delivery for persons in the community dealing with impairments and dislress associated with substance use disorder.
• Links patients with needed community services for medical, employment, housing, and follow-up care.
• Responds to and intervenes in crises related to patients' resource needs and mental health concerns.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Engages in patient advocacy and collaborates with physicians, social agencies, mental health. and health care facilities to bridge care and gaps in services.

The Psychiatric Acute Recovery Center (PARC) is 28 beds for care of patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. The major diagnosis reasons for admission include the following: psychoses, substance abuse and dependence disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), organic disorders and neuroses. Patients are provided therapeutic modalities, to include electro-convulsive (ECT) therapy and rehabilitative services that include group therapy or education, one-to-one education and/or counseling and medication management. The interdisciplinary team meets each week to discuss care planning and discharge needs of patients. Allied health team providers provide psychological testing and counseling, social services, vocational counseling, and recreational therapy. The nursing needs of patients are evaluated using the nursing process and care is individualized through interdisciplinary approaches of care. Care is focused on providing a protective environment for those requiring protection from self-injury and/or injury to others resulting from identified diagnoses and psychiatric illnesses. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants provide nursing care.

Nursing staff members from psychiatry additionally provide nursing support in psychiatric outpatient clinics. One of these clinics, the Mental Health Acute Care Clinic (MHACC) serves as a walk-in outpatient clinic, which provides patient assessments, coordination of care, completion of clinical reminders with health education and counseling, assistance to veterans and their families with crisis calls.

Four Most Common Patient Problems Requiring Nursing Care:
1. Psychosis
2. Substance Abuse
3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
4. Neurosis





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: PART-TIME NIGHTS ONLY, 8-12 HOUR SHIFTS, MON-FRI-EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Telework: NO
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO

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The Medical Support Assistant in Patient Care Services at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare system in North Little Rock, Arkansas is assigned to Health and Wellness System of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and may assist other inpatient/outpatient areas as needed.

The primary duties of the Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) may include but are not limited to:

• Directing and accomplishing a wide span of team Administration procedures
• Ensuring medical records are reviewed and coded prior to transfer out to another VA facility
• Entering appropriate codes from completed Encounter forms
• Extracting Encounter Forms/Prescription Profiles for clinic visits
• Identifying various chemical compounds, symbols, and abbreviations comprising medication orders
• Informing Health and Wellness Service of patient movements, i.e., discharge, consult, etc.
• Initiating referrals as needed and related forms, when ordered by physician
• Issuing meal tickets
• Maintaining census information of patients on applicable forms and/or through the computer terminal
• Making routine administrative decisions regarding administrative functions of the Health and Wellness system and Department of Veterans Affairs policies
• Managing consults for new patients
• Performing checking in/out clinic of visits
• Providing administrative guidance and support to a constantly changing professional staff
• Receiving and handling most customer callers, both personal and telephonic
• Recognizing and referring urgent messages to the clinical staff for immediate action
• Recording telephone messages such as detailed reports, x-rays, test results
• Routing information to appropriate departments for action
• Scheduling and notifying Health and Wellness personnel of patient appointments with various clinics and Services throughout the medical center
• Serving as the point of contact for Health and Wellness services
• Serving as the team clinic/scheduling liaison with other elements of the medical center, and with the public
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Transcribing and directing a wide variety of physician orders for inpatient and outpatients to include requests for diagnostic tests, medications, treatment activities, etc.
• Transferring patients in the computer between departments
• Using the Electronic Record System
• Verifying physicians' orders and forwarding requests in a timely manner to ensure proper care is provided
• Orienting new physicians, residents, interns, nurses and nursing students to Health & Wellness Services

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

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00A -4:30P. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining. Each full time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hours per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status.
During the course of employment, participation in special projects pertinent to assigned Psychiatry or sub-specialty may be necessary as the projects become available with strategic or other initiatives. Examples of such projects may be SUD, Geriatric clinic, and chronic psychiatric disease management program. When working with inpatients, provider is expected to participate in discharge planning and other interdisciplinary patient care plan activities. During this time, information regarding patient status should be discussed with the Inpatient Psychiatrist and other team members and ensure proper hand off at the end of the shift as necessary. Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for a midlevel provider. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review. Supervising or collaborating responsibilities and performance will be noted in the physician's performance evaluation. Most providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. All physicians need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance and will work within Title 38 appointment guidelines. Currently, VHA guidelines do not permit comp time or overtime pay for physicians. Leave should be requested in as much advance notice as possible to minimize disruption to patient care services. All unscheduled absences must be properly communicated.
Timely documentation is necessary in all areas in accordance with departmental policy. All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion.
Quality of care should be able to meet professional standards at all times. All physicians will work within their privileges at all times, unless necessitated by an emergency.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Recruitment Relocation Incentives: May be authorize for highly qualified applicants.

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 - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Assists the Fitness Facility Manager in the overall management and operation of a fitness facility; leads and or supervises the operation during second shift of program operations and in the absence of the Fitness Manager.
• Assist in the publicizing sports facilities, programs and events by drafting articles for local newspapers and as instructed by supervisor coordinates with marketing for posters, flyers and other promotional material.
• Oversees the inventory of property; fitness equipment condition; tracks maintenance and repair or replacement as appropriate.
• Instructs customers and monitors proper usage of equipment, as needed.

The psychiatry physician assistant (PA) is responsible for the care and administrative needs of mental health patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The PA also functions as a coordinator between the attending physician and the other team members to include nurses and PMH NPs, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, LMFTs, LPCs, addiction therapists and other clinic personnel. The PA will also be directly responsible to the Outpatient or Inpatient Psychiatry Medical Director for all clinical and administrative duties.

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

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The Psychiatry PA will be responsible for the primary medical needs of inpatients and outpatients in the mental health clinics and wards. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the evaluation of current psychiatric and medical problems, administrative assistance, quality assurance and educational support as detailed. Provide medical care and evaluation for both psychiatry inpatients and outpatients in the mental health wards and/or outpatient clinics. These patients often have concomitant medical problems and are multi-symptomatic. The PA may perform the following duties. Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations, including initial assessment interviews, history, and physical exams; lab, imaging, medication and psychotherapy consultation orders, aftercare plans and follow up visits. Following the initial evaluation, the PA will provide appropriate follow up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions, medication adjustments, and any further tests or consults indicated. Provide mental health education /counseling and brief therapy of patients and their families. Primary responsibility for care of patients when the clinic medical director is absent. Conduct ongoing follow up appointments for stable patients, including regular refills of medications, required lab and other tests and documenting progress. Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS, MoCA, HAM-D) and similar non-invasive examinations specific to the ongoing care of psychiatric patients. Ordering appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, EKGs (electrocardiograms), and similar noninvasive tests. Initiating and expediting consultation requests and scheduling special tests and studies. Drawing blood specimens for testing, and obtaining other body fluid samples requiring comparably low levels of invasiveness. Making rounds for inpatients, and holding scheduled appointments for outpatients to observe and record patients' medical progress, and notifying the collaborating physician of significant changes in patients' condition. Mixing and starting IV (intravenous) solutions and administering IV medications. Dispensing medications (including injections).

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Recruitment Relocation Incentives: Maybe authorize for highly qualified applicants.

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: Reimbursement maybe available (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: It is their decision if they want to continue to carry malpractice insurance but they are covered under the FTCA.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm