Total 443 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Leeds, LS2 9LN

Duties include but not limited to:

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the delivery of care to employees. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

• Functions as facility Employee Occupational Health nurse, working in collaboration with EOH Clinicians and the Medical Director.
• Supports the delivery of Employee Occupational Health services, including triaging employees with illnesses and injuries, COVID testing and providing vaccinations.
• Functions as a consultant in health promotion and disease prevention and uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate programs to promote healthy behaviors among employees.
• Manages the annual Employee Influenza vaccination campaign.
• Maintains CWM EOH Sharepoint with current information for staff
• Performs data collection and analysis to determine employee health needs and expectations for the occupational health and employee wellness program. Based on this information, develops, implements, and evaluates activities for effectiveness.
• Facilitates the Employee Wellness Committee, working with interdisciplinary health professionals to develop mission, goals, and annual strategic action plan.
• Understands workman's compensation laws; local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; and systems for maintaining health records.
• Collaborates with appropriate human resource/administrative personnel as well as Safety and Infection Prevention.
• Will facilitate staff wellness offerings, and address AES outcomes along with Employee Whole Health committee
• Attends Whole Health executive committee monthly meetings and reports data on EWH.
• Maintains EWH intranet site current, and advertise offerings to staff as appropriate
• Attends and participates in the annual Whole Heath fair event, along with whole health staff*Attends New employee orientation and presents to new CWM staff on whole health principles, services and trainings as well as Occupational Health services

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of support duties that facilitates the work of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants and other members of the medical facility who provide Veteran care.

• Assists with Veterans who commonly present with acute episodes of psychotic/behavioral issues associated with the DSM-V. Some of the patients may present with a concomitant substance use intoxication that may need detoxification while being treated for their presenting psychiatric disorder.
• The incumbent has the ability to work independently including setting priorities and coordinating work. Incumbent must be capable of exercising sound judgment in assigning a priority order to those requests which best serves the interest of the Veteran and the unit.
• The LPN must be flexible enough to adjust work plans to include the demands received in the form of an administrative problem to which they usually independently applies a solution. The employee decides what needs to be done by choosing from various options that require recognition of and differences among a few easily recognizable alternatives.
• Processes Veterans for admissions, transfer, or discharge following established written nursing program guidelines.
• Work affects the efficiency, accuracy, and acceptability of further processes or services including Veteran care.
• Work consists of personal nursing care duties, treatments, diagnostic support, recording, Veteran teaching and rehabilitation. Recurring duties are carried out independently and employee is able to vary basic procedures to meet the individual needs and capabilities of the Veteran.
• Work consists of several related processes such as compiling, recording, reviewing, selecting and interpreting medical data and information incidental to a variety of Veteran care and treatment activities.
• The purpose of the work is to provide basic nursing care and documentation which fosters the accomplishment of interdisciplinary goals identified on the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Veteran care performed is of such a quality that it contributes to the total plan of care for the Veteran and aids in the completion of further ward routines.
• The scope of the Nursing Service involves an understanding of the Veteran treatment plan and history, as well as standards established by the nursing care team.
• Applies knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations in the provision of nursing care for an aging population.
• Provides nursing care by observing, identifying and responding to the physical, emotional, and social needs of specific Veterans. These factors are considered in modifying nursing care plans to promote the well-being of the Veteran. f. Processes Veterans for admissions, transfer, or discharge following established written nursing program guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide nursing care to Veterans with a variety of physical problems in a timely manner as assigned by the Registered Nurse following nursing program guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to recognize emergency situations and initiates appropriate measures. Properly performs basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• Utilizes techniques that insure safe, accurate administration of medications and treatments following nursing program guidelines.
• Performs and documents Veteran education appropriate to the scope of training and experience.
• Able to meet unit specific competencies identified in competency checklist.

• Inspecting, repairing, and installing all types and lock functions.
• Installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices.
• Installing and maintaining high security mechanical locking devices.
• Installing and maintaining window and door lock mechanisms.
• Determining and installing the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing, and operation.
• Cutting new keys for a variety of locks.
• Keying, pinning, and changing mechanical locking devices (removable core, interchangeable core, key in knob, key in lever, cylindrical/mortise locks and deadbolts).
• Removing foreign objects from locks.
• Generating master key systems and maintaining master key records.
• Servicing and changing combinations on safes and vaults.
• Maintaining security and locks for narcotic and/or medication storage.
• Planning and laying out work.
• Preparing diagrams to identify dimensions or special parts requirements.
• Re-working and finishing substitute parts and fabricating parts to close fits.
• Using simple shop and trade mathematics.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches, manufacturer's literature, installation diagrams, and templates.
• Understanding and maintaining complex lock combination and keying matrices, charts, and records.
• Reading and interpreting local and national safety codes.
• Adjusting, maintaining, and using small hand tools such as files, tweezers, and tension wrenches.
• Using powered tools such as key duplicating and coding machines, grinders, and stamping machines.
• Using electric drills, acetylene torches, soldering irons, brazing torches, bench lathes and drill presses.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment.
• Troubleshooting and repairing or overhauling door closures of various manufacturers.
• Picking or otherwise defeating or bypassing locks when keys are lost or lock is inoperable.
• Improvising and applying neutralization techniques that do not damage the locking devices and security containers or doors during lockout situations.
• Performing visual and operations tests to locate trouble and determine method for opening and repairing malfunctioning devices.

The work consists of various duties, projects or assignments sometimes involving different and unrelated program analysis technical processes and procedures. Assignments or projects involve various types and sources of information, nonrecurring problems, trends and issues. The purpose of the work is to plan and carry out assignments, which affect and improve the efficiency and productivity of the organization's operations.

Some duties may include:

• Obtains relevant information regarding requests for repairs or replacement of equipment that is under warranty, covered by a service or commodity contract, and coordinates all the appropriate actions for service, maintenance or repair as needed.
• Performs the duties of Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for all TJC, EC, and LS service contracts, such as fire alarm testing & inspection ,etc.
• Performs inspections & trainings. Ensures all records are up to date, all-inclusive, organized and immediately available to inspectors both electronically and in hard copy.
• Knowledge of OSHA, VA Safety and Health regulations, policies and procedures regarding personal protection, fire safety, hot work, accident reporting, and infection control on construction projects.
• Serves as the FMS section OSHA training coordinator which includes preparing the yearly training plan, tracking training in a database, and submitting necessary reports to the Chief of FMS.
• Serves as manager regarding The Joint Commission (TJC) compliance; Life Safety(LS); Environment of Care (EC) & Annual Workplace Evaluation (AWE). Performs all TJC, EC, and LS inspections.
• Maintains current and accurate database on facility information resources for Capital Asset Management Systems (CAMS) program
• Develops & maintains computerized spreadsheets in order to effectively operate and utilize computerized maintenance management system.
• Computer literate and fully knowledgeable of how to effectively utilize a computerized maintenance management system. Knowledge and skill in use of office automation software.
• Performs some tasks on short notice and must produce accurate results in order to ensure the orderly progress of complex and highly time-sensitive construction projects. Research, survey work, self-study, and education are at times required to keep up to date with various programs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with professional, technical and management elements within the Medical Center, the Department of Veterans Affairs and outside the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Knowledge of project maintenance; organization; planning; control; staffing and funding, NFPA and VA requirements, as well as, acquisition and contract activities, procedures, and relationships.
• Ensures personal safety while visiting construction sites and the ability to recognize unsafe situations associated with construction contractor's work. Familiarization with CADD, within a minimal ability to edit existing drawings, create and print sketches for reports and to document inspections, etc. Knowledge of construction contract requirements, general construction procedures, processes, construction trades, and organization.
• Skill in using office automation software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Light-scribe Burner/CD and DVD copier hardware/software) in order to create and/or update and revise existing databases and/or spreadsheets to produce a wide range of documents. Skill in operation of office equipment (copiers, scanners, large plotters for engineering drawings, and fax machines).

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

As a Health Systems Specialist, responsible for directing, leading and guiding the service lines or services in any projects that may involve management support. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Develop policies and plans for the organization;
• Provide active and well informed administrative participation in planning for the delivery of health care;
• Develop, evaluate, and modify organizational structure and systems to achieve program goals;
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of workload and other data used in resource planning;
• Direct service lines/ services throughout the hospital through the medical center planning activities;
• Conduct and direct special studies and analyses of complex problems relating to manpower requirements, space and equipment utilization, organizational alignment and other areas;
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of policies necessary to support the administrative functions of the medical center;
• Support in his/her role as the one of the senior leaders responsible for the identification of root causes and corrective actions for deficiencies identified by external organizations;
• Participate in the implementation of VISN 1 special emphasis programs which crosses administrative and clinical boundaries and affects all levels of the organization;
• Assist in any projects assigned;
• Make recommendations to senior leaders in all aspects of operations within the hospital; and
• Assist senior leaders in various areas related to construction, contracting, space utilization, and move coordination.
• Other related duties as assigned.

GS-13: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout.
• Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the office.
• Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures; and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office.
• Conducts or participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings, as assigned.
• Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects.
• Studies and projects addressed are commonly so diverse and intense that they often require input and assistance from departmental or program offices. These studies require study planning, statistical measurement, data analysis, and report preparation and development. When tasked with this type of project, serves as the responsible contact for leading these projects from initiation to completion and
  may be required to present the results to senior leadership.
• Develops position papers and decision documents representing the position of the organization on a variety of complex and sensitive issues such as the quality or timeliness of veteran care issues within the system or at times, issues of Congressional or media interest that have significant national impact e.g. quality and safety concerns or involve several functional areas. An expert level knowledge of health system services is required for the breadth and depth of studies encountered.
• Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding complex audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern; i. e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure that are reviewed by prominent parties such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Tracks both routine and uncommon deadlines initiated by OIG/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions.
• Communicates with responsible staff agency members to ensure completion of all requested actions and appropriately closes out all requests.
• Works closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication
  flows.
• Contacts and engages frequently with staff at all levels to facilitate the work of the office related to a variety of operations-focused assignments and projects initiated by senior leadership or program offices, or departmental offices. This interaction is essential in order to identify substantive issues, establish relative priorities, and determine those issues requiring tracking.
• Manages and coordinates of all online communication tools such as assigned intranet websites, internal SharePoint website collection, and other related informational tools in consultation with communication specialists.
• Assures compliance with all applicable policies, and development and maintenance of internal management processes related to these online tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• May be required to attend conference at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VISN 1 Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Current 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.

This job will close when we have received 30 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.

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Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf

SPS Technician, receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in the decontamination area, and may receive noncritical equipment as well. Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, Trophon EPR, and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Trophon EPR, and high level disinfecting. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Determines correct method for cleaning and disinfection, then removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and use of ultrasonic equipment and washer/disinfectors.
• differentiates if the items will be sterilized or will be processed using High Level Disinfection (HLD) methods based on the Spaulding Classifications of the item being reprocessed. Items determined to require HLD are reprocessed using an Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) or manual methods and approved quality controls for the process. All items reprocessed using HLD must also be properly rinsed to remove the disinfecting agent.
• Monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests.
• The incumbent quarantines any implantable items during the testing period and complies with the VA Policy for Early Release of Implantable Devices by assuring that the proper, paperwork is completed and signed by the Chief of Staff or the designee before releasing those implants if the 3-hour biological monitoring process is not completed before the implants are needed.
• Unloads sterilized trays, sets and packs from sterilizers, during which time all items are inspected for visual changes to external chemical indicators which shows that the item or package has been exposed to the physical conditions of a sterilizing cycle.
• Places a stamped date and control number on each sterilized item indicating the expiration date. Incumbent stocks sterile items on shelves or delivery carts on a first-in, first-out basis for rotation.
• Provides training and orientation to medical personnel on sterile supply techniques and procedures.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies, with various tours of duties,( AM, PM or Nights)
• Current and former federal employees must submit copies of their most recent non-award SF50 (notice of personnel action). The SF50 must identify the position, title, series, grad, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or excepted). In some cases, more than one SF50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a Special Salary Rate.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Veterans' Preference: This position is listed on the annual determination of staffing shortages and Veterans Preference does not apply to this recruitment. Veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive full consideration.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:
The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.

• Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions.
• Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions for other participants.
• Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies, and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
• Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs.
• Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
• Incumbent also meets frequently with contractors for negotiations, Contracting Officers, and vendors from the private sector.
• The incumbent analyzes, selects, and adapts appropriate methods from a wide range of alternatives to assess unusual circumstances; evaluate operations, equipment, and activities; and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; research trends and pattern; develop new methods and criteria; and/or propose new policies and practices.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions.
• Knowledge and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and maintaining statistical data and reports that monitor contract compliance. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey information and to prepare briefing papers.

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• 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/.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.