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Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.

• Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.
• Assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
• Performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.
• Operates a cash register, Point of Sale (POS) system, processes product or service transactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.
• Greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member.
• Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
• Provides support for recreation event set up and break down.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;- tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations;
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;- tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations;
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, VA Medical Centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge.
• Communicates with non-VA medical facilities; facilitates/processes secure messaging with the patient and team; notifies patients of appointments.
• Manages a tracking system for follow up care such as Return to Clinic Orders, Recall, consults, tests, etc.).
• Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage and plan patient care.
• Sets priorities and deadlines, adjusts the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.
• Works with the team to reinforce the plan of care and self-help solutions and enters appropriate information into the electronic record.
• Monitors pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., X-ray, lab work); manages electronic wait list to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues.
• Participates and provides input in problem solving on operational issues or procedures in team meetings, performs administrative follow up actions.
• Participates in and independently follows up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to assure continuity of care; evaluates patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether patient is vested.
• Educates providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VAs or those who have care in the community) and bringing to the attention of the provider.
• Plans and organizes work with general assistance from the supervisor as to meet local and VA-wide time frames to complete analysis requirements, reports and special assignments and only refers to the non-routine and high technical problems to his/her supervisor.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, case managers, and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills and is constantly aware of the sensitive information.
• Works independently making decisions based on guidelines, precedents and regulations and performs duties in such a manner that only minimal supervision is required.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Physician Assistant (PA) position is within the Primary and Specialty Medicine Service Line. Duties include chronic disease management, preventative health care and evaluation of episodic acute illness to a predominately male population.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:
- Demonstrates leadership by involving others in improving care.
- Supports and enhances client self-determination.
- Serves as a resource for clients and staff in addressing ethical issues.
- Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action.
- Acquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practice.
- Participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance.
- Evaluates practice of self and others using professional standards, relevant statutes, and regulations.
- Takes action to improve performance.
- Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor and/or mentor.
- Uses group process to identify, analyze and resolve care problems.
- Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes.
- Uses a body of research to validate and/or change work group practice.
- Assessment and documentation of medical history, diagnosis, and plan of care.
- Initiates, orders, and evaluates plans of care for panel of outpatient clients.
- Follow-up exams for medication management and monitoring
- Provides patient/family education regarding disease process, risk factors, symptom control, treatment (including use of medications)
- Problem list maintenance consistent with scope of practice.
- Ordering laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests as applicable
- Consultation with other providers and multidisciplinary team.
- Referrals to other services/specialists as needed.
- Crisis intervention/provision of care to veterans with urgent needs
- Promotes a practice environment that supports professional responsibility, accountability, and professional development.
- Proficient in understanding Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) guidelines and demonstrates competency in application of pertinent equipment RME processes.
- Ensures Veteran access to Whole Health (WH) services in alignment with the Designation Framework Whole Health Clinical Care Domain, the WHS Implementation Guide, Whole Health Directive.
- Ensure clinical staff are aware of the facility processes to access available Whole Health services.
- Active participation in appropriate committees to ensure the integration of Whole Health in clinical disciplines.
- Develop and execute a change in management strategy in collaboration with facility Whole Health leadership to support the clinical staff with the integration of Whole Health into clinical practice.
- Coordinate with Whole Health Program Manager and Employee Whole Health Coordinator on related activities in alignment with the Designation Framework and WHS Implementation Guide.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
- The incumbent works under the general supervision of the PSM Chief Nurse Administrator and PSM Medical Director who establishes objectives and department priorities. Clinical and administrative work are reviewed and assigned by PSM Chief Nurse Administrator and/or PSM Medical Director.

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Telework: Ad-hoc
EDRP Authorized: Contact vhavisn23edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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

• Conducts group or individual counseling sessions and accurately informs applicants of entitlements in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Determines the appropriate mode of transportation to move crated and un-crated personal property, including necessary ancillary services such as appliance servicing, packing and crating, etc.
• Reviews advance shipping documents to determine appropriate arrangements and disposition.
• Arranges outbound shipments including rotational freight and equipment.
• Serves as a data systems administrator involving operation of a database.
• Instructs owners in procedures for filing claims to obtain service or compensation for damaged or lost personal property.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides information and advocates for Veterans' personal health goals and plan, and shared goals with clinical care team.
• Functions as the steward of how to navigate the whole health system and orient Veterans new to the program about the services, hours, locations, staff, tools, resources, and other pertinent information.
• Assists the Veterans to explore core elements of personal health planning, exploration of what matters to the Veteran, self-assessment using the components of health and well-being, identification of goals and potential actions in self-care areas, and identification of support and follow-up to implement a plan.
• Assists Veterans in this exploration through one-to-one or group sessions.
• Facilitates group programs aimed at exploring the components of health and well-being, informs Veterans about community and mutual supports and how to use these to support health and well-being goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

The purpose of the Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non-routine problems. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 29, 2023 and may be extended until all vacancies are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 6th. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Gives and assists with all types of cleansing baths and shampoos. Gives skin care to prevent complications nd promote healing.
• Gives and assists with oral care and hygiene, including denture care.
• Assists with the use of bedpans and urinals. Applies external catheters and maintains patency or drainage.
• Assists with bowel and bladder training. Assists in providing ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies under the direction of the RN.
• Maintains correct body positions. Turns patients as required using all types of supporting and comfort devices. Assists or provides patient transfers, activities, e.g. ambulation, litter, and or wheelchair to bed. Escorts patients to tests as needed.
• Assists with assembling equipment for sterile procedures, administration of oxygen, and vacuum/suction set­up under the direction of the RN.
• Meets the need for safe therapeutic environment by employing principals of medical asepsis, maintaining ward cleanliness by daily cleaning of patient unit and areas.
• Demonstrates recognition of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation of adult and geriatric patient's needs and possesses an understanding of how to compensate for these changes.
• Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, 02 saturation, pain, height, and weight. May also obtain and record vitals on patients requiring more than routine vital signs of the immediate post-op patient and patients who have uncomplicated special diagnostic procedures (i.e.: cardiac catheterization, post angiography, para and thoracentesis, post pacer placement, etc.)

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The administrative support assistant must be knowledgeable of various Medical Center personnel memoranda in order to ensure that pertinent requests are appropriately documented and routed through proper channels (i.e. requests for advanced leave, leave without pay, OWCP, etc.).
• Drafts on PC correspondence, reports, procedures, memorandums, and letters for service, staff and other support personnel. Collect data for preparation of various reports and assists staff in completing reports.
• Is designated as a timekeeper/back-up timekeeper for Facilities Management Service 16 T&L's and must have knowledge of VATAS timekeeping system.
• Ensuring directives and instruction material pertaining to administrative practices and clerical procedures are in order and new, revised or amended procedures for such matters is updated and other staff members are made aware of changes.
• Responsible for issuing and tracking of government vehicles both GSA leased and VA owned and the credit cards attached to each vehicle.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks associated with maintaining and supporting the work performed within the Facilities Management Service. Such work includes a variety of administrative functions necessary to the smooth management of an office and ranges from correspondence and information control to ordering/tracking equipment, supplies and services.
• In addition, the position may act as the primary liaison between the program office and administrative offices outside the organization.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Major Duties listed but not limited to:

• Serves as the principle representative of the FVAHCS Director and other administrative and Health Administration staff during WHEN hours
• Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, students and volunteers in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner
• Provides information and assistance in order to facilitate effective and efficient operations
• Interprets VA rules and regulations relating to determining legal entitlement to benefits relating to enrollment in the VA health care system, hospital admissions, Community Living Center, non-VA care, and outpatient care
• Determines benefits for dental treatment, patient transfers, and beneficiary travel, and Veteran death details
• Provides administrative authority, guidance for advice to the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) and all other clinical staff concerning administrative matters necessary for operation of the FVHCS during WHEN hours
• Directly intervenes when problems regarding patient activity occurs, advising clinical staff of appropriate administrative action
• Observes evaluates and coordinates administrative activities within the Office of Information & Technology (OI&T), Engineering, Laboratory, Radiology, Nursing, Environmental Management personnel and others
• Prepares gains and losses report and all other related statistical reports

Incumbent will be assigned primarily to the Liberty center to provide direct customer service to patrons using the facility. Responsibilities may include greeting customers, and refer telephone calls, provide information regarding the facility and programs. Incumbent assists with planning, coordinating, and execution of classes, and special events, family activity nights for squadron and tenant commands. Assists with Deployed Forces Support activities such as but not limited to Command's Send Off, Halfway Parties, and Homecomings. Provides technical assistance/training to patrons to ensure care used when carrying out programs and activities. May be required to drive an 8 or 15 passenger van, keep trip records, participant counts, and custody of equipment. Distribute information. Responsible for collection and safeguarding of any funds that may be collected as a result of a fee or change. Light housekeeping, and other related duties as assigned.

As a ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA), GS-0303-7, duties include:
(1) Advises regarding the practical and technical aspects of office administration, to include budgeting, purchasing, supply, personnel, word processing, and files management; and performs staff support work in each of these areas.

(2) Updates the office's supply sources; purchases supplies, equipment, and services through open market purchase by blanket agreement, cash or field purchase order, or similar methods; processes and tracks purchase documents;

(3) Collects data for the office-operating budget, reviews submissions for proper format and compliance with budget requirements, and consolidates material into an annual office budget. Sets up controls to monitor expenses during the year; and recommends budget adjustments including restructuring budget allocations or work plans to deal with changing situations such as varying costs for equipment parts, or services, and changes in the availability of funds. Maintains and transfer funds between several unrelated appropriated fund accounts and several revolving fund accounts. The accounts are subject to different regulations and procedures.

(4) Serves as the Records Management Coordinator for the organization. Ensures subordinate activities maintain official files in accordance with regulatory and published guidance. Provides instructions to personnel to ensure that the records program is executed properly. Provides for control of classified documents for the organization. Insures that documents are properly logged and safeguarded. Tracks virtually all financial, personnel, supply, and other administrative transactions as the documentation flows through the office in both electronic form and on paper. Maintains and revises the office filing system.

(5) Collects maintenance and/or logistics program information from personnel, enters it into electronic or manual information systems, and searches for it as requested; schedules use and maintenance of computer equipment; enters and retrieves information from a variety of systems; and helps field office employees to use the various computer systems.

(6) Serves as the focal point for all personnel actions in the organization. Initiates personnel actions as needed to include performance evaluations, standards, job announcements, and SF-52 actions. Maintains a register of pending actions and suspense dates. Completes requests for personnel actions; distributes forms and instructions for annual performance ratings; and ensures timely, proper completion of all personnel documents. Reviews documents for accuracy, format, and compliance with applicable regulations.

(7) Accomplishes travel arrangements for the office to include travel and hotel reservations, travel orders, and coordinates visits. May serve as the travel account program manager. Reconciles un-liquidated obligations to maximize funds utilization and may serve on the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC).

(8) Prepares and monitors appointment/delegation letters and other additional appointments for all subordinate activities. Maintains an official file of all appointments and makes recommendations for changes or deletions based on personnel or policy changes. Prepares and distributes appointments and other duty assignments.

(9) Coordinates joint directorate inspections such as NGB, Army IG, and Army Audit Agencies, and other external agencies. Assists in the development of inspection schedules, coordinates with managers, develops inspection areas through analysis of previous inspection results, and highlights known vulnerabilities and problem areas. Maintains historical records on all previous external inspections.

(10) Assists in the development of policy letters, which may require researching applicable directives from higher authority, to ensure that no conflict will result from issuance of new policy. Coordinates draft policy with other staff directorates prior to submission for final review and approval.

(11) Work requires general knowledge of the maintenance and/or logistics mission and functions of the office; and understanding of how the office's various administrative services relate to one another and to the office's mission. Work also requires broad understanding and detailed procedural knowledge of budget, purchasing, personnel, and information processing functions of the office.

Performs other duties as assigned.