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The Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System is recruiting for one full-time Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager will function within Acute Care Nursing Service Major Duties: -Ensuring compliance with professional practice standards in designated clinical area in order to improve delivery of care, promote patient safety monitoring, and unit level nursing performance. -Evaluating unit's nursing productivity, staffing methodology, and improving systems/work flow. -Developing staffing plans, time schedules, and monitoring leave to ensure adequate staffing for patient care. -Selecting, hiring, supervising, evaluating, and scheduling staff. -Assuring that staff provide safe and effective patient care and work as a team with the unit. -Setting expectations for staff performance and outcomes; providing staff feedback. -Assuring a safe environment for staff and patients. -Educating and monitoring infection control and safe patient handling, and emergency management. 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: Monday-Friday 07:30am-4pm with rotation as needed for coverage & unit needs. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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 (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a full-time Physician (Cardiac Surgeon) to join the Cardiac Surgery Section within Surgical Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive surgical care to Veterans with adult acquired cardiac disease and will participate in the continued development and rebuilding of a high-quality, academically oriented cardiac surgery program. The position includes operative and perioperative care, inpatient and outpatient consultation, multidisciplinary decision-making, resident and trainee education, quality improvement, and clinical program development. Experience in contemporary coronary revascularization, valve surgery, minimally invasive and/or robotic cardiac surgery, structural heart procedures, and advanced perioperative cardiac care is highly desirable. Opportunities exist for clinical outcomes research, innovation, and other scholarly activity. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Provide comprehensive surgical care for Veterans with adult acquired cardiac disease in the inpatient, outpatient, operating room, and perioperative settings. Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, reoperative procedures, and other complex adult cardiac operations consistent with training and granted clinical privileges. Participate in development of minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery capabilities, including minimally invasive coronary and valve procedures, when supported by institutional resources and privileging. Participate in multidisciplinary structural heart evaluation and treatment, including TAVR, according to training, experience, and granted privileges. Participate in the management of patients requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO and Impella, according to training, experience, and granted privileges. Support development or redevelopment of advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support capabilities, including LVAD-related care, as institutional resources and approvals permit. Provide timely inpatient and outpatient cardiac surgical consultations and postoperative follow-up. Participate in shared call and clinical coverage responsibilities of the Cardiac Surgery Section. Participate in education and supervision of residents, fellows, students, advanced practice providers, nursing personnel, and other multidisciplinary team members within applicable VA policies. Participate in quality assurance, peer review, morbidity and mortality review, patient safety initiatives, and development of clinical pathways, protocols, and policies. Participate in Surgical Service and medical center committees, workgroups, and required meetings. Participate in clinical outcomes research, scholarly activity, and innovation consistent with the needs and resources of the service. Practice in accordance with VA policies, medical staff bylaws, applicable accreditation standards, and granted privileges. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (Variable at supervisor discretion)

This position is assigned to the Health Administration Service, Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Richard L. Roudebush (RLR) VA. This position supervises a team which consists of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (MRT CDIS) and MRT Auditors. Supervisory MRT (CDIS) must be able to perform all duties of a MRT CDIS (inpatient and outpatient) and MRT Auditor. Responsible for reviewing the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Health records are reviewed either concurrently or retrospectively for ambiguous, conflicting, incomplete, or nonspecific provider documentation. Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure clinical documentation supports proper code selection. Reviews clinical documentation and provides education to clinical staff on both inpatient and outpatient episodes of care including admissions and discharges, observation, emergency department/urgent care, and clinic visits. Adheres to accepted CDI practices, guidelines and conventions when reviewing health record documentation and providing feedback and training to clinical staff. Prepares and conducts provider education on documentation processes in the health record to include the impact of documentation on coding, workload, quality measures, reimbursement, and funding. Provides education to providers on the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record, appropriate code selection of Evaluation and Management (E/M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and ensuring documentation supports the codes selected to the highest degree of specificity. Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when verifying the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or evaluation and management (E/M) code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. Timely compliance with coding changes is crucial to the accuracy of the facility database as well as all cost recovery programs. Reviews VERA input on missed opportunities in provider documentation identified by the VERA Coordinator and coordinates provider documentation education with the VERA Coordinator. Expertly searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record. Uses a variety of computer applications in day-to-day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams; competent in use of electronic health record applications as well as the encoder and/or CDI product suite. Develops and conducts seminars, workshops, short courses, informational briefings, and conferences concerned with health record documentation, educational and functional training requirements to ensure program objectives are met for clinical and Health Information Management (HIM) staff. Facilitates improved overall quality, completeness and accuracy of health record documentation as well as promoting appropriate clinical documentation. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and medical center outcomes with continuing education to all members of the patient care team. Collaboratively works with the professional clinical staff and provides support and education on documentation issues.. As a technical expert in health record documentation matters, provides advice and guidance in relation to issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, state reporting, etc. Compiles, reviews, abstracts, analyzes, and interprets medical data incidental to a variety of patient care and treatment activities. Maintains statistical database(s) to track the results and validate the program for identifying patterns and variations in coding practices with regular reports to the medical staff and management. The CDIS is expected to strive for the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled, but it is deemed unethical and illegal to maximize payment by means that contradict regulatory guidelines. Performs other duties included in the functional statement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Remote: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Position Title/Functional Statement #: Supervisory MRT (CDIS) / GS-675-10 #91504-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is located in the Specialty Care service of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Advances skill and experience diagnosing and managing complex musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Demonstrates ability to integrate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills, including communicating care plans and collaborating across disciplines. Develops treatment plans tailored to patient goals with a focus on whole-person care and shared decision-making. Demonstrates experience in non-pharmacologic pain management strategies. Integrates research evidence into chiropractic care and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrates proficiency with electronic health record systems and telehealth/virtual care platforms if relevant. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Radiologist will be responsible for providing interpretation and submission of Radiology reports as required by the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Outpatient Clinic. He/she is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Office of the Inspector General. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.go , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Surgery Clinic GS-7 LPN can serve as a responsible member of the Surgery Service Department team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care and with members of other services. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities. This knowledge base includes the use of veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the veteran's overall health plan. Observations of veteran's present status are made and interventions implemented to improve, restore or maintain the optimal function of the veteran. Has knowledge of program regulations and is able to carry out objectives of the Nursing program. In doing this, follows the guidelines to meet and maintain program requirements. Contributes to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy and as changes occur. This plan of care is completed with general review and co-signature by the RN or MD, utilizing a broad knowledge base and expertise to develop and modify treatment plans to meet the veteran and the family's expectations. Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP). Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. The LPN/LVN observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments, to promptly and accurately documenting identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/HCP. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93078-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Medical Instrument Technician Polysomnography position is located within Medical Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio and works independently under the Chief of Pulmonology or designee. The primary responsibility of this position is monitor and operate equipment used in sleep studies. Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or the Chief Medical Service. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include the following: Downloads, confirms adequate recording, and electronically transfers reports to the electronic health record folder for completion. Scores sleep studies and alerts providers of critical or urgent results. Assists in communicating sleep study results with patients and arranges for appropriate follow-up in the sleep clinic. Independently programs and sets up initial positive airway pressure (PAP) equipment for issue to Veteran based on prescription, including pressure adjustments per prescription or provider recommendation. Works with a variety of brand and types of positive airway pressure (PAP) equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS, and other others as well as conducting mask fittings to assure optimal mask seal and patient comfort. Educates Veterans on safe and proper use of PAP machine, mask, and associated equipment to assure optimal function and sleep quality. This may be done in a group or in one-on-one formats. Ensures patient's significant other or caregiver fully understands setup procedures and function of BiPAP/CPAP unit. Troubleshoots PAP equipment in CPAP clinic or in other settings as required and evaluates mask interfaces to determine causes for poor efficacy, compliance, or need for equipment replacement to correct problems whenever possible or discuss with sleep specialist if needed. Ability to fill in as overnight sleep technician responsibilities in case of emergencies while following duty hour limitations or overtime protocols. Work Schedule: 7:30pm-7:00am 6 days & 7:30pm-6:30am 1 day per pay period. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93079-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician. The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician will function within the Sterile Processing Service Service (SPS) section of the Medical Center. Duties of the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include, but are not limited to: Directs supervision of day-to-day operations in Sterile Processing Service, regardless of tour of duty. Oversees and supervises all aspects of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RMD. Performs a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. Functions as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing of the work. Holds corrective interviews with employees, refers disciplinary problems to higher levels of management. Oversees the work of employees under his/her supervision, orients new employees to their duties, validates competencies of employees, identifies equipment requirements, and recommends methods to improve the quality and productivity of the service. Manages, interacts and deals with individuals of varying backgrounds. Directs staff and managing tasks to be completed. Assigns, plans and evaluates work, recommends awards, approves leave, identifies training needs, and resolves staff issues. Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload. Recommends promotions, reassignments, recognition of superior performance, retention or release of probationary employees or other changes of assigned personnel. Work Schedule: 24/7 Cross Coverage. Primarily day shift. Potential for OT Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 85006A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is looking to fill the role of an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon. Transplant surgeons at the Department of Veterans Affairs play a crucial role in providing life-saving organ transplants to veterans. They are responsible for performing transplant procedures, conducting pre-transplant evaluations, and post-transplant monitoring. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Patient Evaluation: Thoroughly assessing potential organ recipients' medical history, current health status, and suitability for transplantation. Performing necessary diagnostic tests to evaluate organ function and compatibility with potential donors. Discussing risks and benefits of transplantation with patients and their families. Evaluating patients with liver cancer. Donor Selection: Evaluating potential organ donors for compatibility with waiting recipients and performing organ procurements. Experience with Normothermic Regional Perfusion and currently available hypothermic and normothermic perfusion devices. Assessing organ quality and viability for transplantation. Coordinating with organ procurement organizations to identify suitable donors. Surgical Procedures: Currently performing complex organ transplant surgeries, including kidney, liver, segmental, living donor kidney/liver, and simultaneous liver-kidney transplants. Provide all aspects of pre and peri transplant care. Hepatobiliary surgery. Utilizing advanced surgical techniques and technologies to minimize complications - experience in robotic surgery preferred. Collaboration: Working closely with a multidisciplinary transplant team including transplant coordinators, nephrologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other specialists. Active participation in Transplant Quality Initiatives, meetings with Organ Procurement Organizations and regular transplant committee meetings. Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Supervises the work of medical students or physician residents. Developing outreach strategies to increase referrals for transplant and hepatobiliary service and affiliations with other VA centers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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: Flexible work schedule, supervisory discretion.

This is an internal job announcement. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs more complex nursing assignments within their practice setting. The incumbent will report to Specialty Medicine and serve in a float position, providing coverage and support as needed. The LPN will perform complex nursing assignments within their practice setting and possess comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Uses Veteran care data to contribute actively to the Veteran's overall health plan. Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts within the Medical Center. Works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) and/or Health Care Providers (HCPs). Communicates effectively with Veterans, families, caregivers, professionals, and support staff. Completes FENO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) testing, PFT (Pulmonary Function Tests), and ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) questionnaires when ordered. Assists providers with thyroid biopsies, actively participating in the time-out process and ensuring proper specimen collection, labeling, and transportation. Maintains knowledge to download continuous glucose monitor data, perform daily glucometer control tests, and conduct glucometer testing on patients. Completes equipment setup for Rheumatology procedures. Provides patient education for first-time at-home injectable medications. Assists providers with biopsies, Mohs, and other in-office procedures, including: Checking and confirming orders Participating in the time-out process Numbing patients per physician order Ensuring proper specimen collection and labeling Transporting specimens to the lab in a timely manner Cleaning procedure rooms using proper infection control techniques Ensuring adequate supply levels in each room Completes nurse visits per policy, including accurate site photography in the electronic health record and performing phototherapy per physician orders. Performs venipuncture per physician orders, ensuring proper specimen collection, handling, and transportation to the lab. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday, 07:30AM-4:00PM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93671A, Practical Nurse - Float Specialty Medicine/CBSR-13072264-26-JD. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized