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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

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Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is a hospital affiliated with and operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. It is one of the department's largest hospitals, serving Harris County, Texas and 27 surrounding counties. It is named for Michael E. DeBakey, a renowned surgeon and president of Baylor College of Medicine.

The hospital is on a 118-acre (48 ha) campus on Old Spanish Trail and Almeda, just on the edge of the Texas Medical Center. It is accredited by JCAHO, and has 343 hospital beds, a 40-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center, and a 120-bed transitional care unit for long-term care.

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Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, TX is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<body><h3>Registered Nurse- Sterile Processing Head Nurse/Manager - Houston, Texas</h3> <a class="usajobs-joa-section__help" href="https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/duties" target="_blank">
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 The Nurse Manager SPS is responsible for assessing, monitoring, developing, and assisting with implementing corrective action plans for instrument and reusable medical equipment processing, decontamination, sterilization, biological monitoring, and high-level disinfecting monitoring. The Nurse Manager SPS will coordinate recall activities as directed. The Nurse Manager SPS will be an active participant in Environmental Rounds and Operating Room and SPS quality improvement activities. The Nurse Manager SPS will collaborate and communicate information or concerns between clinical services and SPS. The Nurse Manager SPS will be responsible for SPS training activities. 
 
The Nurse Manager SPS is accountable to and reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Care Service. The Michael E. DeBakey VAMC (MEDVAMC) is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility with service-lines serving medical, mental health, rehabilitation, spinal cord, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients, with a Level Ill Emergency Department, multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC), and a large community living center. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. 
 
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a> 
 
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: Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30 pm, with rotational shifts on weekends and holidays as needed and possible negotiation 
Telework: Not Available 
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 
EDRP Authorized: Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EducationSupport/#repay" target="_blank">Learn more</a> 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Registered Nurse- Sterile Processing Head Nurse/Manager - Houston, Texas Help Duties The Nurse Manager SPS is responsible for assessing, monitoring, developing, and assisting with implementing corrective action plans for instrument and reusable medical equipment processing, decontamination, sterilization, biological monitoring, and high-level disinfecting monitoring. The Nurse Manager SPS will coordinate recall activities as directed. The Nurse Manager SPS will be an active participant in Environmental Rounds and Operating Room and SPS quality improvement activities. The Nurse Manager SPS will collaborate and communicate information or concerns between clinical services and SPS. The Nurse Manager SPS will be responsible for SPS training activities. The Nurse Manager SPS is accountable to and reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Care Service. The Michael E. DeBakey VAMC (MEDVAMC) is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility with service-lines serving medical, mental health, rehabilitation, spinal cord, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients, with a Level Ill Emergency Department, multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC), and a large community living center. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. 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: Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30 pm, with rotational shifts on weekends and holidays as needed and possible negotiation Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Demetrius.Roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 

<body><h3>Nurse - Beaumont, Texas</h3> <a class="usajobs-joa-section__help" href="https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/duties" target="_blank">
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This is an open continuous announcement until September 27, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. 
 
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a>

The RN will perform clinical duties as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care, designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Head Nurse (or designee). 
 
The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care and serve as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and delivering care for complex patients care. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
<ul>
<li>Implements nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs.</li>
<li>Implements physician's orders in a timely and accurate manner, initiating resolution if impeded.</li>
<li>Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, seeking assistance as needed.</li>
<li>Meets individual learning and discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials.</li>
<li>Documents nursing process including patient/family/significant other education and discharge planning in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention, anticipates potential changes in patient condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly.</li>
<li>Updates assessments on a continuum by recognizing changes in patient's needs and reestablishing priorities for care.</li>
<li>Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs.</li>
<li>Guide and directs others who provide care.</li>
<li>Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities.</li>
<li>Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.</li>
<li>Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.</li>
<li>Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.</li>
<li>Uses a body of research to validate and/or change own professional practice.</li>
<li>Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.</li>
<li>Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services.</li>
<li>All other duties dictated by patient care.</li>
</ul>
 
Pay:
 
Paid Time Off:
 
Retirement:
 
Insurance: 
 
Licensure:
 
 
Work Schedule:
 
Virtual:
 
EDRP Authorized
<a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EducationSupport/#repay" target="_blank">Learn more</a>
 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
 
Financial Disclosure Report:</body>

Nurse - Beaumont, Texas Help Duties This is an open continuous announcement until September 27, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The RN will perform clinical duties as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care, designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Head Nurse (or designee). The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care and serve as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and delivering care for complex patients care. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Implements nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs. Implements physician's orders in a timely and accurate manner, initiating resolution if impeded. Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, seeking assistance as needed. Meets individual learning and discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials. Documents nursing process including patient/family/significant other education and discharge planning in a timely manner. Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention, anticipates potential changes in patient condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. Updates assessments on a continuum by recognizing changes in patient's needs and reestablishing priorities for care. Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs. Guide and directs others who provide care. Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development. Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers. Uses a body of research to validate and/or change own professional practice. Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services. All other duties dictated by patient care. Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Virtual: EDRP Authorized Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Beaumont, Texas</h3> <a class="usajobs-joa-section__help" href="https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/duties" target="_blank">
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This is an open continuous announcement until September 27, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. 
 
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a> 
 
The RN will perform clinical duties as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care, designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Head Nurse (or designee). 
 
The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care and serve as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and delivering care for complex patients care. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

<ul>
<li>Implements nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs.</li>
<li>Implements physician's orders in a timely and accurate manner, initiating resolution if impeded.</li>
<li>Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, seeking assistance as needed.</li>
<li>Meets individual learning and discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials.</li>
<li>Documents nursing process including patient/family/significant other education and discharge planning in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention, anticipates potential changes in patient condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly.</li>
<li>Updates assessments on a continuum by recognizing changes in patient's needs and reestablishing priorities for care.</li>
<li>Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs.</li>
<li>Guide and directs others who provide care.</li>
<li>Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities.</li>
<li>Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.</li>
<li>Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.</li>
<li>Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.</li>
<li>Uses a body of research to validate and/or change own professional practice.</li>
<li>Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.</li>
<li>Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services.</li>
<li>All other duties dictated by patient care.</li>
</ul>
 
Pay:
 
Paid Time Off:
 
Retirement:
 
Insurance: 
 
Licensure:
 
 
Work Schedule:
 
Virtual:
 
EDRP Authorized
<a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EducationSupport/#repay" target="_blank">Learn more</a>
 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
 
Financial Disclosure Report:</body>

Registered Nurse - Beaumont, Texas Help Duties This is an open continuous announcement until September 27, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The RN will perform clinical duties as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care, designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Head Nurse (or designee). The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care and serve as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and delivering care for complex patients care. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Implements nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs. Implements physician's orders in a timely and accurate manner, initiating resolution if impeded. Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, seeking assistance as needed. Meets individual learning and discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials. Documents nursing process including patient/family/significant other education and discharge planning in a timely manner. Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention, anticipates potential changes in patient condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. Updates assessments on a continuum by recognizing changes in patient's needs and reestablishing priorities for care. Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs. Guide and directs others who provide care. Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development. Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers. Uses a body of research to validate and/or change own professional practice. Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services. All other duties dictated by patient care. Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Virtual: EDRP Authorized Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

<body><h3>Nurse Anesthetist - Houston, Texas</h3> <a class="usajobs-joa-section__help" href="https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/duties" target="_blank">
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Duties and responsibilities of the CRNA include, but are not limited to the following:
<ul>
<li>Performs pre-anesthesia evaluations, prepares anesthesia plan, delivers all forms of anesthesia and follows up on all general anesthesia cases.</li>
<li>Provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility.</li>
<li>Assists with quality assurance activities facility wide and specific to the Surgery department and conducts routine maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia equipment.</li>
<li>Translates the principles of professional nurse anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care.</li>
<li>Performs the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including the collection of preoperative consults and data, from which an appropriate anesthetic plan is formulated.</li>
<li>Ensures the anesthetic risks, benefits, and options are described to the patient.</li>
<li>Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local and topical anesthetics and continuously evaluates the patient's physical status and responses to anesthesia.</li>
<li>Consistently monitors and accurately records on the anesthesia record.</li>
<li>Performs post-anesthetic management of patients to optimize the recovery from anesthesia and minimize pain.</li>
<li>Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession, while working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.</li>
<li>Appropriately responds to all codes and airway rescues.</li>
<li>Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care while demonstrating effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a>
 
 
Pay:
 
Paid Time Off:
 
Retirement:
 
Insurance: 
 
Licensure:
 
 
Work Schedule: 
 
Telework:
 
Virtual:
 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
 
Financial Disclosure Report:</body>

Nurse Anesthetist - Houston, Texas Help Duties Duties and responsibilities of the CRNA include, but are not limited to the following: Performs pre-anesthesia evaluations, prepares anesthesia plan, delivers all forms of anesthesia and follows up on all general anesthesia cases. Provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility. Assists with quality assurance activities facility wide and specific to the Surgery department and conducts routine maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia equipment. Translates the principles of professional nurse anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care. Performs the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including the collection of preoperative consults and data, from which an appropriate anesthetic plan is formulated. Ensures the anesthetic risks, benefits, and options are described to the patient. Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local and topical anesthetics and continuously evaluates the patient's physical status and responses to anesthesia. Consistently monitors and accurately records on the anesthesia record. Performs post-anesthetic management of patients to optimize the recovery from anesthesia and minimize pain. Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession, while working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. Appropriately responds to all codes and airway rescues. Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care while demonstrating effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork. VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Telework: Virtual: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Financial Disclosure Report:

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