Total 272 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in San Francisco, California

This position is the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist in the Homeless Programs. This position provides case management and intervention support to Housing and Urban Development- Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) Program in a team oriented, recovery-based program.

Major duties includes:

• Provides continuity of care between Homeless Programs through services to Veterans with SUDs as they transition from programs such as Domiciliary or Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs (RRTPs), Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contracted Housing, and Grant Per Diem Programs to HUD-VASH.
• Provides on-going substance use case management and early treatment interventions to promote sustained stability and abstinence in HUD-VASH subsidized permanent housing.
• Develop appropriate professional relationships with the Veterans and meet the Veteran where he or she is ready to engage in treatment.
• Develop liaison relationships with more acute treatment providers/ programs, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Provide appropriate group and individual case management and treatment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 570-026400
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact Susan.Bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $94,533 Per Year (GS 12)

Serves as a project manager, responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned construction programs and projects to include space utilization and capital asset improvements. Development of a Project Management Plan (PMP) is required for each assigned project. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products in support of the program. Negotiates and integrates all station functions (i.e., clinical, administrative, safety, planning, construction, contracting, etc.), customer needs, regulatory requirements and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan. Within this plan, integrates project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.

Responsible for obtaining and maintaining the OCAME and VISN corporate commitment to the management plan. Manages and coordinates the development and execution of capital project scope, budget and schedule and maintains the Capital Asset Inventory (CAI) and SCIP for designated programs/projects. Participates in station programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned projects. Provides input to the station operating budget related to projects assigned. Identifies strategies to resolve problems related to their assigned programs/projects. Establishes deadlines, oversees work production, communicates project status with clients and senior management. Coordinates and helps contracting officer in negotiations during project modifications. Resolves execution conflicts, coordinates project work that impacts hospital operations through direct coordination with all hospital services to mitigate impacts and integrate facility staff support as required oversight of projects that require unique approaches and constant adjustment to environmental conditions. Coordination will be required with regional regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and notification of operations that impact both regional emergency operations and fall within regulatory hazard oversight. Initiative and resourcefulness is required to ensure projects stay within budget, on schedule, and meets all performance requirements. This may require the application of new ways to accomplish results. Management settings will be both formal and informal. Manager will engage stakeholders from within the agency at the local through national level as it relates to influence impacting the project. Engagement will be required with stakeholders not within the agency to include individual Veterans, Veteran Services organizations, professional organizations and local, state, National governmental oversight and regulatory agencies. Coordination will also require engagement with contracted architectural/engineering contractors to include the US. Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Command. Project Management Services also includes Project Activation which includes but is not inclusive of oversight of space management move coordination, equipment budgeting and acquisitions, special impact projects, etc. Certification in FAC-II P/PM within one year of assignment is required.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $99,044 Per Year (GS 12)

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Take all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, heigh, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length).
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
• Set up, operates, and monitor specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitor and/or defibrillator.

Starting at $69,639 Per Year (GS 6)

Clinical(1) The pharmacist provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers as appropriate.(2) Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing. Monitoring will include prospective review and intervention in:

• (a) Therapeutic appropriateness of a patient's drug regimen
• (b) Therapeutic duplication in the patient's drug regimen
• (c) Appropriateness of the route and method of administration
• (d) Degree of patient compliance with the prescribed drug regimen
• (e) Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug disease interactions
• (f) Clinical and pharmacokinetic laboratory data to evaluate the efficacy of drug therapy and to anticipate side effects, toxicity, or adverse effects
• (g) Physical signs and clinical symptoms relevant to the patient's drug therapy

(3) Performs continuous evaluation of prescribed medications to assure optimal drug therapy.
(4) Provides medication counseling to patients.
(5) Completes medication histories including patient interviews.
(6) Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
(7) Performs medication reconciliation at all transitions of care, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking
(8) Assesses drug safety and efficacy, including evaluation of physical symptoms.
(9) Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS reporting program.

Dispensing

(1) Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount, prior to dispensing.
(2) Ensures all medication orders are entered into the electronic patient medical record.
(3) Fills all orders in a timely fashion; review of the patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately.
(4) Reviews medication profiles and monitors for compliance or potential abuse; problems encountered shall be resolved.
(5) Selects, compounds, dispenses and fills a range of drugs including extemporaneous preparations in both outpatient and inpatient areas. Adequate quality assurance procedures shall be followed as applicable.
(6) Maintains adequate drug stock, inspects drug storage areas, supervises prepacking and the operation of automated dispensing equipment.
(7) Supervises the activities of support personnel.
(8) Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations.

EDUCATION

(1) Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use.
(2) Maintains basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the area of practice.
(3) Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members. Conducts on-the-job training and provides guidance through designated programs.
(4) Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy by reading pharmacy and medical literature and participating in continuing education programs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Between 8:00am -5:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:

Starting at $143,455 Per Year (GS 12)

The Supervisory Projects Engineer is a key engineering advisor reporting directly to the Deputy Chief, Facilities Management Service (FMS). The Supervisory Projects Engineer is a responsible leader and a member of the Engineering management team and is relied on for authoritative advice on all aspects of design and construction matters. This position provides matrix management support and technical expert consultation to the Deputy Chief for all issues relative to the areas listed. The Supervisory Projects Engineer makes recommendations for final approval, and has responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the Medical Center Design and Construction program and oversight. Other duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Engineering Project Management and Administration

• Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management processes for FMS Projects Section that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards.
• Within Projects Section, the Supervisory Project Engineer manages human resource functions such as hiring, performance, training and development.
• Provides technical advice on a wide range of engineering issues, including the Strategic Capital Investment Plan, Capital Asset Inventory, Capital Asset Resource Survey, Deferred Maintenance, and a myriad of engineering related topics.
• The Supervisory Project Engineer is a member of and participates on station, VISN, and national committees and work groups.
• Responsible for providing professional engineering direction to ensure compliance with legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center for all design and construction projects.

Provides Engineering and Construction Administration Oversite

• Receive administrative direction from the Office of the Chief with assignments in terms of broadly defined project related functions.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Medical Center's capital improvement program.
• Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications. Conducts site visits.
• Coordinates and oversees scheduling and layout of operations, inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction and renovation managed by subordinate engineers and engineering technicians. Provides technical resource information to engineering subordinates.
• Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required to complete project assignments.

Research, Analysis and Budgeting/Financial Management Work and Special Projects

• Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Projects Engineering Section.
• Researches and provides technical recommendations pertaining to a wide-range of national codes and standards including but not limited to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, TJC, EPA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
• Provides for the financial management of the project section. This includes budget formulation and justification for projects, garnering approval, and execution within budgeted amounts; financial management; and financial reporting.
• Maintains awareness of and information about the overall status of financial resources for projects with respect to established budgets in order to react to changing situations with timely recommendations. Assists the Chief Engineer as needed in defending the budget before senior level management. Interacts and negotiates regarding adjustments or reprogramming in support of project changes or requirements.
• Plans and/or accomplishes special projects as required. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations, and initiatives that have high priority for the Chief of Engineering Service.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 13438O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $149,599 Per Year (GS 13)

NOTE: Please see Condition of Employment for additional locations that are negotiable upon selection.

The Deputy Network Director (DND) will serve as the alter ego to the Network Director (ND). As such, the DND directs highly complex healthcare delivery programs that involve major policy development of mission essential functions of VHA, which impacts the national economy. The DND oversees day-to-day operations of the VISN to ensuring oversight and integration of the functioning of the medical centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

The assigned duties require extensive knowledge of quality assessment, survey instruments and techniques. The incumbent must also have a full understanding of the requirements of various accrediting bodies (e.g. JCAHO, CARF, etc.) as they apply to the different types of facilities and programs within the VISN, such that recommendations to correct deficiencies may be made. Such ability and skill are based upon the incumbent's professional training and knowledge of health systems management and trends.

The incumbent must have extensive knowledge of the administrative operation of medical facilities, including Financial Management, Human Resources, Acquisition and Materials Management, Engineering, Patient Administration, etc.

Coordinates functions between the VISN's facilities and the Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management.

This position has the responsibility to direct the organization's daily operation and management of VISN employees to accomplish the business of caring for enrolled Veterans' health care needs managing a large budget.

Business Management- Coordinates and assists in the development of the annual VISN strategic and business plan. Works closely with the VISN Strategic Planner (SP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Operations Manager (OM) to ensure that long and short range goals are identified and accomplished and that resources are adjusted to adequately support operating initiatives.

- Works with the VISN CFO, SP and OM in developing and executing the budget and financial plans and that those actions are based on effective controls and realistic projections.

- Works directly with OM and CFO in striving to achieve financial and operating goals to include establishing monitors to asses value and measure program and system performance.

- Administers a data management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision-making in such areas as: organizational improvements; changes in delegation of authority; position management and coordination among the VISN's programs and services.

The incumbent personally assists the Executive Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network in special complex assignments often of a highly sensitive nature. He/she is involved at all levels- Headquarters, Network Office and Medical Center, and must be intimately knowledgeable about the missions, functions, and operations of all three. In every instance, the incumbent is expected to fully understand the mission and operational objectives of highly affiliated tertiary care medical centers, unaffiliated secondary care medical centers, domicillaries, nursing home, outpatient clinics, and the numerous and various organizational components of VA Headquarters.

The incumbent functions as liaison with all elements of Headquarters, and is required to have an in-depth working knowledge of all facilities in the Network.

The incumbent is an important member of the decision making team in the Executive Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network's office. He/she provides input to and makes decisions that have strong impact on medical center, Network and national matters.

These decisions affect critical healthcare operations, research programs, educational and training matters, DoD contingency support, as well as all administrative activities.

As a result of these decisions, the incumbent directly impacts initiation, expansion and/or curtailment of programs; reallocation and reprogramming of resources; reorganization of services, prioritization of projects and programs, and the determination of both short and long-range goals.

The incumbent is a full member of the network executive leadership Council and Governance Board.

Works directly with all VISN entities as well as external sources to ensure that objectives in quality and performance measurement are met.

Establishes mechanisms that analyze quality and performance improvement by constantly monitoring internal and external sources.

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 10th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11/12/2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.*

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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

The Chief of Surgical Service reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) and is an actively practicing surgeon or surgical specialty physician. The Chief of Surgery will support the COS in carrying out the VA mission and ensure compliance with VA and facility directives. The Chief of Surgery will be responsible for all clinical and administrative requirements within the service. The incumbent will ensure representation of the surgical service at meetings to meet facility, VISN, or National objectives.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Strong leadership abilities in both clinical and administrative aspects of surgical care.
• Ensure the Development and implementation of a comprehensive healthcare delivery system in coordination with the VHA Mission.
• Identify and address opportunities to improve patient care within the facility; Maintain a collaborative partnership with all other service chiefs, VACCHCS and VISN leadership.
• Oversight of the various sections within the service and ensure they are compliant with VHA policy.
• Maintain privileges and practice in his/her specialty field.
• Participate in surgical call coverage for consultation and patient care.
• Ensure high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner.
• Promote the development of healthcare professionals within the service.
• Participate in the selection of qualified professional staff and ensure that recruitment and hiring meets VA and academic affiliation requirements.
• Knowledgeable in the functioning of residency and allied health educational programs within the service.
• Schedule and participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure appropriate systems are in place to review, analyze, and evaluate patient care activities.
• Monitor and tracking performance measures under Surgical Services scope of practice.
• Monitor and ensure each section's staff are in compliance with VA, and other accrediting bodies as well as all other pertinent regulations/policies as appropriate.
• Provide consultation and facilitate disposition of surgical care for our patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient/employee information, and to function and work in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of changes associated with ageing and principles of human growth and development possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data.
• Ability to identify age-specific needs such as incorporating age specific factors, and needs into patient care activities.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Starting at $350,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• You will serve as senior accountant responsible for maintaining accounting program.
• You will conduct studies and analyze accounting operations, financial statements, reports and other accounting information.
• You will monitor trends and suggest corrective actions.
• You will prepare a variety of reports and advise management officials on the status and availability of funds.

Starting at $117,776 Per Year (GS 13)

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service and will be located at VA Caribbean Healthcare Systems Health Administration Main Facility at San Juan, PR.

• Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items;
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
• Selects and places correct items on patient trays
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
• Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
• Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary;
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian;
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes;
• Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts;
• Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (Sunday thru Saturday, week-end and holidays) 6:00am to 2:30pm; 10:00am to 6:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $18.53 Per Hour (WG 3)

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This position is approved for recruitment EDRP and 25% retention incentive upon successful completion of 90 days.

Please Note: Candidates will be reviewed for minimum qualifications as outlined in the qualifications section of this announcement and referred to the Loma Linda VA Health Care System selecting officials no later than 60 DAYS OF THE VACANCY CLOSURE. Selected candidates should plan to report to Loma Linda VA Health Care System for fingerprinting and a Physical evaluation. In addition, you will be contacted by various entities within Human Resources to begin all pre-employment processes and must satisfy all condition of employment before a firm offer of employment is made.


Typical duties include but are not limited to:
The candidate functions as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Acute Mental Health Section. The position involves clinical and administrative duties in the Emergency Department. Services include crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment with diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, group and family counseling/therapy, case management, advocacy, discharge planning, and coordination of linkages to other VA or community service providers and agencies as needed by the Veteran. This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the mental health treatment team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as indicated.

The candidate has specialized knowledge of psychiatric emergency diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. Candidate must be skilled in the areas of post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence, sexual assault, child, elder, and dependent adult abuse, substance abuse, grief and bereavement, and end of life issues. Candidate must be proficient in family interventions.

The candidate demonstrates an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced Social Workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical consultation for social work licensure or certification.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based upon the agency needs.)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
EDRP Authorized: Learn more

Starting at $111,662 Per Year (GS 12)

Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse.

Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provides first aid and assists with providing emergency medical care to inmates injured in fights and/or accidents.

Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders.

Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units.

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

Starting at $59,851 Per Year (GL 06-07)

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Evaluate the Veteran to determine whether acute psychiatric hospitalization is indicated by assessing strengths, limitations, abilities, preferences, risk factors, internal/external supports and service needs. The incumbent demonstrates an understanding of diagnosis and the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients including geriatric patients related to their physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated illnesses and conditions. Develop a psychosocial assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, abilities, preferences, risk factors, internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the Veteran's functional status. The incumbent demonstrates an understanding of diagnosis and the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients including geriatric patients related to their physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated illnesses and conditions.

Partner with ED Psych Provider to facilitate admission to APU as indicated. When in the APU, the social worker, working within the interdisciplinary treatment team, will participate in developing a mutually agreed upon treatment plan with the Veteran and family (when possible), which includes Veteran-centered goals, objectives and interventions. The treatment plan will be used to direct a course of treatment. Provide appropriate resources, based on assessment and expressed needs, to Veterans being discharged home or transferred to another facility.

Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The social worker is responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker.

The social worker is responsible for maintaining and using a current social work resource file of VA and community services and programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The social worker will refer the Veteran to needed services.

Social worker understands the intricacies of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, the social worker will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Make rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs. Social worker has access to multiple resources in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis.


The social worker will enter all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. All clinical interventions whether by telephone or face to face will be recorded in electronic progress notes. This information will be entered in a complete, confidential, and professional manner to ensure information on the patient is shared with other VA staff. This information will be reviewed on a regular basis. The social worker will establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. The social worker will attend all appropriate staff meetings (interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Social Work staff meetings, MH staff meetings, other committees as appropriate, etc.) and perform other duties as required. The social worker will collaborate in the performance improvement processes and adhere to performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program. Social worker will participate in activities that obtain feedback from clients and work to enhance services as needed. The social worker is the primary mental health float for programs within Acute Mental Health. Assignments will vary based on program area assigned. Functions could include screening, intakes, assessments, case management, discharge planning, group therapy, treatment planning, work with families, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and patient/family education. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.(Subject to change based upon the needs of the Agency.)
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PDFS-0000 and PDFS-000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
EDRP Authorized: Learn more

Starting at $76,998 Per Year (GS 9-11)

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• Provides administrative technical, analytical, and automated data processing (ADP) support to Pharmacy Service.
• Participates in Pharmacy Service information management managerial decisions and policy design.
• Trains new and current employees on the operation of all pharmacy packages and automation.
• Participates in various facility, VISN, and national Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  initiatives, including, but not limited to effective drug file management, ordering and menu
  design.
• Provides pharmacy leadership team dispensing reports as needed to ensure service efficiency and optimize pharmaceutical safety.
• The incumbent must successfully pass all age-specific competency tests and evaluations
  required by pharmacy service for the position.

Work Schedule: To be determined by your supervisor.
Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized.
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 2917-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $153,140 Per Year (GS 13)

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 28, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 18, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**

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

Duties and responsibilities of the Community Living Center LVN/LPN include:

• Provides Resident care to Long Term Care Community Living Centers.
• Uses sound clinical judgment and can vary the order and sequence of assignments based on Resident's conditions.
• Assist RNs in implementing plans of care, prioritization of client needs, relevance of nursing diagnosis, individualization of interventions, expected veteran-resident outcomes, and quality of documentation.
• Utilizes knowledge of physical, social, and emotional factors when planning Resident care, and uses this knowledge effectively in day-to-day interactions with patients and families.
• Recognizes deviations from Resident's baseline. Demonstrates ability to respond to Resident's immediate and long-term needs.
• Prepares and administers medications correctly and understands the action and side effects of all medications administered.
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in Resident's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Performs complex treatments and procedures with exceptional skill and knowledge.
• Applies knowledge of Medical Center Policies and Procedures to his/her daily clinical functions and responsibilities.
• Age differences - delivers nursing care that reflects the various phases of the life cycle from 18 to 85 years and over. Distinguishes individual age need differences, considers maturation changes, promotes health in all phases, differentiates the need for special equipment, and considers the young adults and abuse problems.
• Applies knowledge of effective verbal interactions and preventative tactics, such as the use of the least restrictive environment, when confronted by aggressive or potentially assaultive patients.
• Knowledge of physical, social, and emotional factors when planning Resident care, and uses this knowledge appropriately to respond to Code Blue emergencies.
• Recognizes and initiates life saving measures appropriately in the absence of other members of the Healthcare Team.
• Participates in the planning and/or implementation of various codes and emergency management procedures.
• Uses safe techniques when giving Resident' care and handling equipment, using standard precautions and personal/patient protective equipment.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe situations. Initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
• Assesses acute and subtle changes and consistency in patients' mental and physical condition and intervenes appropriately.
• Provide wound care within scope of practice.
• Applies knowledge of human behavior and the various degrees of physical and mental impairment, is able to modify Resident/family teaching methods.
• Assists the professional nurse in planning and implementation of Resident's educational or recreational activities.
• Motivates Resident to participate in learning and recreational activities to improve their quality of life.
• Recognizes Resident care management difficulties or problems and makes suggestions for change.
• Communicates with Resident's and families in a calming, reassuring, and supportive manner.
• Assesses the need for and provides emotional support to the dying Resident and family.
• Observes Resident while on the unit and more frequently as directed in accordance with facility policies.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with Residents and all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Assist NM/ANM in completing special assignments and is a contributing member of Nursing Service.
• Document patient care according to prescribed procedures and maintain an objective relationship with the peers and residents.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600, 1530-0000, 2330-0800
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $56,648 Per Year (GS 00-6)

The Director, Administrative Officer (AO) for Research Service is directly responsible to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research & Development (R&D) and through to the Chief of Staff for the oversight of the administration of the Research and Development programs at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System.

Duties encompass administrative aspects for comprehensive support and evaluation of administrative efforts of the VA Loma Linda HCS (VALLHCS).

The VALLHCS Research Program is a large, multifaceted investigator-initiated operation comprised of around 200 active projects funded by federal, private enterprise, non-profit, pharmaceutical sponsors, and academic sponsors. An average of 90 principal investigators, and approximately 250 individuals (VA salaried employees, WOC appointees, medical care staff, IPA's and trainees) are involved in the research, which includes biomedical laboratory, clinical, health services and rehabilitation fields.

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

• Ensures that the VA Research program is administered efficiently and in compliance with a variety of policies and laws.
• Manages a variable portfolio of funding.
• Ensures adequate resources are available to investigators and staff.
• Assists investigators and prospective investigators in their effort to carry out VA's Research mission.
• Improves communication within the facility, the office of R&D, the individual research programs, and the principal investigators.
• Effectively manages risk in the Research Program.
• Ensures all compliance related aspects regarding the conduct of approved research are met.
• Provides good "customer service" by being available, and supportive to investigators, and other relevant personnel within the area of responsibility.

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

• Advises and guides the administrative activities of multiple subordinate research teams within multiple disciplines, which requires an in-depth knowledge of general research systems, programs, and practices of the VHA, NIH and other funding entities.
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with researchers as well as those from other organizational segments to assure maximal program achievements.
• Develops internal monitoring end tracking systems to ensure that researchers and research staff comply with VA guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures (as well as those of other applicable federal agencies) to protect sensitive information, including veteran's personal identifiers and health information.
• Reviews research proposal submissions for budgetary adequacy, compliance with agency format requirements, administrative completeness.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of internal VA policies as well as external to the agency policies and laws impacting the conduct of VA research.
• Develops and maintains systems to manage the oversight and the coordination of investigations into issues of project management which include appropriate committee reviews, research committee management, liaison with committees such the Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Committee, Biosafety and Conflict of Interest.
• Reviews letters of intent and research proposals to ensure program relevance and conformance with published guidelines.
• Manages the equipment for Research Service ensuring that it is maintained in useful condition and properly assigned/ accounted for.
• Assigns work based on priorities taking into consideration task difficulty, requirement of assignment and capabilities.
• Maintains continuous liaison with the VAMC human resources office in areas of personnel recruiting, promotion, training, equal opportunity employment disciplinary action, performance evaluation, and other areas.
• Prepares a variety of complex, analytical reports for use by Research leadership and facility management in support of policy making and planning efforts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer, Research Service/PD30923-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $101,121 Per Year (GS 12)