Total 444 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Naval Station Complex, San Diego, California

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tour of duty subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency
Telework: Ad hoc telework may be authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/02880-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Major Duties: The primary function of incumbent is to work closely with the Director's Office, subordinates, and
investigators to ensure compliance with laws and regulations promulgated to ensure the protection of
human subjects in research. He or she will serve as the primary resource person concerning
compliance issues in accordance with the "Common Rule" (45 CFR 46 & 38 CFR 16). Specific focus
will include the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health
(NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and VA policies. The incumbent will be required to
communicate with researchers both verbally and in writing to advise them on policy matters, process
issues, and procedural requirements for conducting research involving humans, animals, and
biosafety. He or she will develop and revise, as necessary, written procedure documents
implementing the regulations. The incumbent will review all research projects involving human
subjects, including thorough review of all informed consent documents; animal subjects; and
biosafety. In addition, the incumbent will develop compliance training programs, ensuring they meet
regulatory requirements, is modified to include current information and is completed by appropriate
staff members. The incumbent will develop plans and programs for achieving and maintaining total
research compliance within a research environment.

Development of Programs, Policies, and Procedures
The incumbent will develop and supervise programs to ensure that compliance goals are developed
and implemented to identify, prevent and correct unsatisfactory conditions and elements which
influence the regulatory correctness and responsiveness of protocols. The incumbent will develop and
supervise data capture and reporting procedures to track progress of quality program management
initiatives.
The incumbent will identify indicators, progress measures, objectives and emphasis areas for the
attention of committee chairs and members. He or she will develop and review training materials,
presentations and information packages for the Research & Development's compliance and
assurance program. Based on samples or guidance from senior staff, develops materials to convey
program information to target audience.

Development of Criteria
The incumbent will develop and supervise reporting procedures, sampling techniques, and
measurements at various points in the business cycle to identify problem areas or inherent
weaknesses in work processes, procedures, information system and content.
He or she will develop indicators to provide objective evidence of effectiveness of quality procedures
and controls. The incumbent will identify operational activities that meet, exceed or fail to meet
established criteria. He or she will use standard qualitative and quantitative measurement techniques
to report on status of research compliance.

Program Implementation
The incumbent will investigate and analyze adverse quality trends or conditions and initiates
corrective action. Consults with technical experts to examine and analyze usual or problem situations
indicated by changes in program quality indicators. Performs in-depth research, analyzes operating
contingencies and special situations. The incumbent will monitor qualitative and quantitative
measurements to identify compliance program trends. He or she will identify areas requiring further
analysis. Recommends approach to senior staff.
Audits, Inspections, and Management Controls 10 percent
The incumbent will perform and oversee audits of local, investigators as part of the institutional quality
assurance procedures specified by the Research and Development Committee and Subcommittees.
Evaluates results of audits/inspections and forwards action to the responsible organization.

Training and Education
The incumbent will design training programs and organizational strategies for identifying opportunities
to improve compliance. Perform annual training for investigators involved in human studies, animal
studies, and biosafety.

Database Management and Analysis
The incumbent will supervise the administrative update of the research database systems; this
includes the Management Institutional Review Board (MIRB) database, and the Promise system
database.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• patient medical assessment (ie. medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal charting and assessment),
• disease and treatment management recommendations,
• denture care,
• scaling, root planing, and curettage,
• radiograph/image acquisition & interpretation,
• patient education (ie. post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries & perio disease prevention, behavior management),
• management of stable medically compromised patients - including risk factors,
• instrument sharpening and sterilization,
• inter-service communication - warm hand offs,
• aid in access to care by entering leave into VATAS,
• creating LEAFs for clinic closure/opening requests in a timely manner,
• customer assistance/service recovery,
• set up operatory and cleaning dental unit,
• perform full mouth probing,
• clean dental prosthesis - fixed and removable,
• patient referrals,
• desensitizing and sealant material application,
• fluoride carrier tray impressions,
• administration of topical anesthetic agents,
• scheduling appointments and filling scheduling gaps,
• administers anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide if licensed to do so.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Travel: You may be expected to travel for this position to local clinics for patient care coverage as needed.

The City of Loma Linda is a scenic community located within eyesight of the towering peaks of the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains.

Loma Linda is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. While it is near the highly developed job market of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it does provide a small town setting for your home, work or recreation. Adjacent to California's Interstate 10 freeway, Loma Linda is close to beaches, mountains and desert resorts.

At VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

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

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide gynecologic care in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide surgical gynecologic care to veterans laparoscopically, robotically, and via laparotomy.
• Provide care in early pregnancy concerns, provide guidance to the maternity care coordinator on obstetrical referrals.
• Provide gynecology clinical care and office-based procedures, management of emergency situations, and consultative services for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Allocate 10% of time to administrative functions.
• Participate in hospital- wide committees and collaborate closely with referring providers.

• Records a variety of physician's orders involving patient activities, diets, and medications, on a timely basis to various charts (Patient Profile, medication and treatment records)
• Identifies various chemical compounds, symbols and abbreviations comprising medication orders and accurately transcribes drug names, dosages, and times of administration.
• Initiates and receives telephone calls to obtain and provide information.
• Records telephone messages pertaining to such things as detailed laboratory reports, X-ray and test results.
• Recognize and refers urgent results to the professional staff for immediate action.
• Properly files the results of various tests in patients' charts as they are received, keeping the record of care current and accurate.
• Acts as the information receptionist for the clinic.
• Receives visitors and phone calls to the unit.
• Utilizes automated systems as required by the clinical area assigned (e.g., workload management system, DMHRSi, Clinical Event Review Module, OR Scheduling system, CHCS-I, AHLTA, Trace-View).
• Scans and files outpatient charts as needed.

• Interview applicants for medical conditions that could affect test results.
• Demonstrate procedures to minimize confusion and/or false failures.
• Determine types of medical examinations required and/or any special testing due to age or Service requirements.
• Screen applicants' records for conducting physical examinations.
• Perform administrative office duties such as filing of paperwork and/or annotating logs.
• Coordinate necessary evaluations and/or applicant's transportation for consultations.

• Manage the Recreation Therapy program for Mental Health services.
• Plan, coordinate and implement activities and specialized groups according to evidenced ­based practice.
• Perform individualized assessment of patients, selecting and implementing therapeutic interventions, and documenting patient progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to evaluate and review the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend treatment and corrective action when problems exist.
• Train and coordinate professional and paraprofessional personnel in the facilitation of group and program activities.
• Develop Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs for the Psychiatric Care Course and assists facilitating quarterly sessions with the Clinical Educator.

• Confirm eligibility status and requirements of patients in order to create appropriate inpatient encounters.
• Coordinate the collection and release of patient valuables and personal effects.
• Retrieve electronic health information from systems storing medical records as needed for direct inpatient care.
• Prepare, create and electronically submit birth certificate applications and congratulatory birth correspondence and verify accuracy of documents.
• Use computer programs to perform admission and disposition functions.
• Utilize automated healthcare systems to research medical documents.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• patient medical assessment (ie. medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal charting and assessment),
• disease and treatment management recommendations,
• denture care,
• scaling, root planing, and curettage,
• radiograph/image acquisition & interpretation,
• patient education (ie. post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries & perio disease prevention, behavior management),
• management of stable medically compromised patients - including risk factors,
• instrument sharpening and sterilization,
• inter-service communication - warm hand offs,
• aid in access to care by entering leave into VATAS,
• creating LEAFs for clinic closure/opening requests in a timely manner,
• customer assistance/service recovery,
• set up operatory and cleaning dental unit,
• perform full mouth probing,
• clean dental prosthesis - fixed and removable,
• patient referrals,
• desensitizing and sealant material application,
• fluoride carrier tray impressions,
• administration of topical anesthetic agents,
• scheduling appointments and filling scheduling gaps,
• administers anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide if licensed to do so.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Travel: You may be expected to travel for this position to local clinics for patient care coverage as needed.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (6 hours), Repeated bending (2-4 hours), Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement (Far Vision: 20/30), Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), Emotional and Mental Stability, Sit for extended periods, Performs Independently, Cognitive Stability

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates and advises management officials on specific courses of action to follow in making public announcements, particularly on policy statements which inform the public on medical facility positions.
• Cultivates and maintains contacts with institutions, state and city officials, community organizations, industry, and other centers of influence to improve the public's understanding and awareness of medical facility activities.
• Analyzes and evaluates comments, proposals, or suggestions in the local community, among employees, and in the media outlets in developing recommendations for management concerning the medical facility's impact in the community.
• Initiates and prepares responses to inquiries from interested groups and the general public concerning policies and activities of the medical facility public involvement program.
• Establishes cooperative working relationships with the local media; writes and disseminates news releases and feature articles regarding the medical facility mission, functions, programs, and policies to print and broadcast media representatives.
• Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews with staff members; and oversees all arrangements with the media involving medical facility activities.
• Prepares scripts, audio-visual materials, and brochures for ceremonies, presentations, briefings, and orientations.
• Develops public affairs action plans. Identifies items for information dissemination based on knowledge of medical facility mission and the recognized need for public or internal knowledge of the purposes and backgrounds of facility programs.
• Arranges for special events to include group tours, special visitors, facility activities, community outreach, and community events.
• Provides photography and videography support to including taking photographs, filming videos, and editing products.

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to):

Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, to include: greeting customers; checking identification cards to ensure only authorized users are entering facility; issuing and receiving gear/equipment; and registering patrons for facility use, events, and/or classes.

Answers telephone, providing information in regards to facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs, etc.

Completes the Daily Activity Reports.

Assists in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities and maintaining related supplies in order to attract and motivate participants.

Oversees the sale of retail items associated with activities.

Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness activities from the standpoint of participants' responses, resources, and program objectives.

Monitors patrons, volunteers and contractors at the assigned program/event and reports any issues to management.

Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, and aquatics activities to be offered, both within the required basic program categories and additional ones possible through available resources and desirable in terms of participant's interests and needs.

Instructional Support (includes but not limited to):

Monitors assigned participants in indoor and outdoor activities to include intramural sporting events.

Conducts instructional classes in the assigned recreational area.

Performs basic fitness orientation; identifies and corrects unsafe fitness techniques.

Demonstrates procedures common to the activities and instructs in the use of related equipment.

Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events.

Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Facility/Equipment Maintenance (includes but not limited to):

Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time. Monitors and checks the security of premises.

Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among the patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline.

Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play.

Assists in properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintains inventory, performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat, and orderly state at all times (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.).

Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance.

Reports maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

Major duties include:

• Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines.
• Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability (utilization) to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Develops and/or maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge; communicate with non-VA medical facilities: prepare correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results; manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests, etc.).

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: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Assistant Chief Nurse executes position responsibilities demonstrating leadership, experience, and innovative approaches to managing complex outpatient care. This role supports nursing personnel, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while driving quality improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership and oversight for nursing care delivery across ambulatory care programs, ensuring alignment with VA policies and national standards.
• Supervising outpatient Nurse Managers, mentoring emerging leaders, and fostering professional development through shared governance and performance improvement.
• Managing administrative functions such as staffing oversight, scheduling, leave approval, and performance evaluations to ensure operational continuity.
• Leading process improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, access, quality of care, and resource utilization.
• Coordinating regulatory and environmental surveys while ensuring timely compliance with accreditation standards.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and staff empowerment aligned with Magnet principles and VA core values.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to standardize care delivery models and improve patient-centered outcomes through innovative practices.
• Supporting Human Resources and Labor Relations activities, including recruitment, retention strategies, and conflict resolution.
• Monitoring clinical standards of care through systematic evaluation and implementing action plans for positive change.
• Acting as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership to align nursing objectives with strategic goals.

• Coordinate patient scheduling activities of the medical facility to ensure a smooth flow of daily services.
• Resolve problems that arise from late appointments, emergencies, or walk-ins that could delay scheduled patients being seen in a timely manner.
• Interview patients who request medical examination/treatment to obtain pertinent information.
• Respond to requests for non-technical information on such subjects as hours of operation, how to complete various medical forms, and locations of other medical departments/facilities.
• Extract medical information from patients’ records as requested/needed by the medical staff.
• Process and distribute incoming correspondence, publications, and other documents.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

Major duties include:

• Assists the unit with complex and non-standard procedures, including clinical flow processes related to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or community resources.
• Ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Provided guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures, creating and maintaining employee work schedules.
• Acts as a liaison among Advanced MSA staff, patients, and other interdisciplinary staff to resolve day-to-day conflicts.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

Major duties include:

• Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines.
• Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability (utilization) to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Develops and/or maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge; communicate with non-VA medical facilities: prepare correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results; manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests, etc.).