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Introduction: This position is intended to provide clerical and administrative support in Nursing Service (NS).
The Primary Purpose of the Position is to serve as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) to one or more Associate Chiefs, Nursing Service (ACNS), the duties of which are to provide clerical and administrative support coordinating and accomplishing the numerous complex and diversified activities and functions related to Nursing Service (NS).
12/12/2024 to 12/23/2024
$44,117 - $57,354 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
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CAZM-12636465-25-RMP
823814300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Major duties include, but not limited to:
Administrative Support
1. Provides the full realm of administrative support to the Associate Chief Nurses in Nursing Service (ACNS). Accurately takes and transcribes minutes of meetings, conferences, etc., as assigned. Ensures all correspondence is prepared in the correct format, free of errors, and is completed within established timelines.
2. Maintains a current calendar of events and meetings for assigned ACNS(s). Independently schedules appointments and meetings based on knowledge of the ACNS's workload, work location, and current hierarchy of issues of importance. Reminds the ACNS(s) of scheduled appointments and briefs him/her on matters to be considered before the scheduled meeting. Prepares material for the ACNS(s) to bring to committee meetings and conferences.
3. Reads and screens all in-coming correspondence, publications, regulations, and directives. Determines which can be acted upon personally and takes necessary action. Uses initiative to obtain clarification of instructions from originating offices when it is not clear what actions are required. Determines those directives that affect the activities and functions of the assigned ACNS(s) areas or the clinical role of nursing staff and refers them accordingly; records and informs the ACNS(s) and other members of the section(s) nursing leadership team. Prepares and sends important and timely communication to the nursing leadership team, often with little or no guidance from the ACNS(s) due to the fast paced and fluid environment.
4. Maintains a suspense file of due dates for external and internal actions/suspenses that are the responsibility for the ACNS(s) to complete; follows up to ensure proper and timely completion. Priority items are expedited and monitored through to completion.
6. Maintains and publishes to the Nursing SharePoint a current emergency callback plan for his/her assigned section(s) and ensures unit callback plans are up-to-date and readily available. Accuracy and availability of this information is essential for needed call-back of employees for patient care, emergencies, disasters, etc.
7. Responsible for tracking current licensure for all licensed nursing staff in assigned ACNS section(s). Coordinates between Human Resources credentialing/licensing staff and Nurse Managers/Supervisors to track staff that require licensure on a recurring basis from respective state licensing agencies.
8. Maintains all official files for assigned ACNS Section(s) and is responsible for disposing of outdated files in accordance with records management policy. Maintains electronic files for assigned areas of Nursing Service on both the Nursing SharePoint and on shared storage drives depending on type of files. Differentiates between sensitive and general - files appropriately based on classification.
9. Serves as an expert resource for other Nursing Service administrative/clerical staff regarding appropriate formats for reports, correspondence, etc. Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, other Services, and administrative staff through the application of effective listening and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and non-verbal). Incumbent supports teamwork, effective communication, VA core values, and the mission of CTVHCS.
12. Performs periodic inventory of Nursing equipment; prepares equipment turn-in documents, and enters new equipment orders as needed. Incumbent is knowledgeable of current Supply Chain Management (SCM) procurement systems (i.e., Acquisition Procurement Planner (APP), VistA Equipment Package, Epic Commodity Management System (ECMS).
13. Serves as Records Liaison Officer (RLO) for assigned ACNS Section(s). Establishes and maintains file plans, tracks and records management training, and enforces the provisions of VHA Records Control Schedule 10-1 and current Records Management program guidelines for the assigned ACNS Section(s).
14. Performs all facets of timekeeping and scheduling duties for direct subordinates of the assigned ACNS(s) and other ACNS Section T&Ls as directed. Provides additional timekeeping support to various Nursing Units during absences of the primary timekeeper.
16. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of CTVHCS. Participates in process improvement initiatives. Assists the ACNS(s) with preparation of their process improvement initiatives, including formatting and entering work orders to Medical Media and other production services.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8:00 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Telework: Not Available
Physical Requirements: Much of the work is sedentary. Work requires prolonged sitting, walking, bending, stooping, pulling heavy drawers, lifting books, computers and associated components, paper, and small to medium sized boxes. Driving may be required between the CTVHCS facilities.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/23/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636465.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
