Total 88 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in 10330 Friars Rd., Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92120

The RN Implant Coordinator demonstrates clinical competence by appropriately evaluating the different types of implants used throughout the medical center to determine the appropriate use, storage, and management of implants. The incumbent assumes responsibility/accountability for evaluation of all delegated tasks and is self-directed in the identification of learning needs and development of individual performance plans. The incumbent initiates and utilizes positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation, teamwork, and effective interaction with internal and external customers. The RN Implant Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and oversight of supply, implant, and tissue inventory; supply, implant, and tissue stocking; supply, implant, and tissue program for the entire healthcare system. Travel will be required across South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. You will report to the Nurse Manager for the Surgical Specialty Clinics.

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: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Statement: Tour of duty and duty location may change due to the patient care needs and must be flexible to the needs of the Service.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the Bargaining unit.

• You will provide technical expertise and authority for the development, coordination, implementation, management, and oversight of all Health Research Center sites for physical security
• You will provide development, coordination and functional oversight of Antiterrorism and Force Protection related matters at each site and facility.
• You will plan, formulate, and coordinate all matters pertaining to the protection and security of personnel, property, and material
• You will work closely with all appropriate Force Protection Directorates Aboard Base Point Loma in providing and receiving physical security guidance
• You will serve as alternate Security Manager and alternate Operations Security (OPSEC) manager for the command.
• You will conduct Terrorism Threat Assessments reviews for sites and facilities aboard the installation

The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to support the Assistant Director and other members of senior leadership including the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, (Deputy)/Chiefs of Staff, (Deputy)/Associate Directors for Patient Care Services/Nurse Executives in the day-to-day operations of the Assistant Director's responsibilities of the health care system and any related Network activities.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
-Makes recommendations and proposals based on research, analysis, and observation to modify or change policies and processes as well as initiate suggestions for new policies designed to enhance the efficiency of STHCS operations, programs, and activities.
-Design survey instruments, provide appropriate analysis, and make recommendations on appropriate action and survey the course of studies.
-Fact-finding, researching material, validating data, and presenting the material in the best possible manner to assure complete and accurate information is communicated.
-Coordinates with services throughout the healthcare system to develop operational goals and recommend organizational efficiencies.
-Works as a liaison between contracting and the service chiefs as needed, preparing statement or work, bids, and other required contracting documents as needed.
-Responds to inquiries, request, and complaints directed to the Assistant Director in a professional manner.
-Assists in the preparation of announced and unannounced site inspection by credentialing and accreditation organizations, such as Joint Commission (JC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), College of American Pathologies (CAP), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), VA SOARS visits and VISN IRIS surveys.
-Acts as a primary point of contact with critical persons at the national and VISN levels, independently handling major program issues related to the Assistant Directors office.
-Responsible for education of staff at all levels on different programs concepts, initiatives, and directives in relation to the Assistant Directors services and other VACO initiatives as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD671-00799-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Academics Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible for providing expert, evidence-based education to South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) employees. They provide educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units. The Academics Coordinator understands instructional design, implementation, and application related to education and training. They perform learning needs assessments, develops educational trainings for clinical staff within organization and assumes accountability for the implementation, coordination, and program development related to the support of scholarships and academic affiliations The Academics Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible and accountable for the planning, organization, and evaluation of the effectiveness related to clinical, informatics, and/or administrative process changes, analyzing issues impeding change, developing corrective actions to expedite change, and assuring optimum utilization of available resources to maintain a climate conducive to quality patient care and employee satisfaction. They are responsible for the development, oversight, maintenance, training, data analysis and validation, and report generation as related to the scholarship and academic affiliation programs as outlines by the Healthcare Retention and Recruitment Office to the Scholarship and Clinical Education (S&CE) national office, the Office of Academic Affiliations, and their related Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directives.

In addition, they utilize a team approach when interacting with multidisciplinary teams and university affiliates. The Academics Coordinator/Nurse Educator manages the scholarship program by assisting applicants for successful submission of application packets and provides timely and accurate communication to the Veterans Integrated Systems Network (VISN) and national representatives. They mentor recipients to successful completion of their programs and communicates for timely processing of payments and guides staff towards appropriate clinical areas for preceptorship. The Academics Coordinator/Nurse Educator adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards of practice managing scholarship funds and regulated affiliation agreements. They collaborate with leadership and unit managers to identify educational training needs for staff, while supporting activities that foster competence, critical thinking, and decision making and provide consultation and collaboration through the participation within organizational committees.

The Academics Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Nursing Service staff professional development activities and will perform administrative coordination of various and numerous academic affiliation placements and on boarding process, including coordination and collaboration with nurse educators, HR, and or other relevant individuals and designees. They will provide support for the establishment and/or control of associated health affiliation agreements and will coordinate and provide continuing education programs designed for career advancement using innovation and creativity. The Academic Coordinator/Nurse Educator's additional responsibilities consist of overall support to all nursing education programs to include and not limited to (1) New Employee Orientation for Nursing (NEON) (2) VA Student Trainee Experience program (VA-STEP) (3) Student Nurse Technician Program (SNT) (4) Graduate Nurse Technician Program (GNT) (5) Registered Nurse Transition To Practice Residency Program (RNTTP) (6) Nurse Recruitment Program (7) Continuing Education Program/Agent in Place (8) Nursing Leadership Program (9) Nursing Education workshops and courses and (10) the Dedicated Education Unit Program. Participates in STVHCS Nursing Service and Nursing Education initiatives evidence-based practice projects implementation, Charge Nurse Program, Nursing Competency development, and Nursing Simulation activities.


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, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The incumbent functions as a program and administrative assistant to the ICMHRS/VRC Social Worker Coordinator and provides support to both teams. The incumbent takes initiative in certain aspects of program planning and development, scheduling, manages resources and establishes and maintains communications with such services as Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Service, OI&T, Fiscal, Quality Management and patient care services. Primary duty station is San Jose CBOC throughout the work week.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provides major and complex program, administrative and technical assistance in the day-to-day operations and program planning/evaluation for the ICMHRS and VRC
• Gathers and organizes and facilitates the submission of all data for performance measures and reporting this data to the care team weekly, including local ICMHRS, PRRC and Northeastern Program Evaluation Center (NEPEC) in order to meet all deadlines, set by VACO. Using a national data base (KLF) to obtain comparative data on encounters tracked for performance measures. .
• Provides customer service, general information and/or responds to telephone inquiries - assisting veterans, families, medical center staff and community agency personnel who are seeking ICMHRS or PRRC services. This may include identifying and contacting available clinicians in response to urgent needs of Veterans, families, and caregivers.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support coordination.
• Provides customer and general information for telephone calls from ICMHRS and PRRC team members in the clinic, field, or other program locations. Remains available to other VA staff, and/or community agency staff, regarding program inquiries, program concerns, etc. Incumbent obtains as much information as possible, provides information and resolves problems independently, when possible, prioritizes, and makes decisions regarding caller referral based on specific caller needs. The incumbent ensures timely response to team members that potentially have an emergent or urgent care need through prompt identification of the problem and appropriate team referral. Interacts with visitors and co-workers in a courteous, tactful, helpful manner, exercising mature judgment and diplomacy.
• Produces a wide range of documents using a variety of office automation technologies. Applies advanced work processing software to materials involving complex formats such as automatic generation of indices and tables of contents, importation of graphics, charts, or special symbols or precise alignment of multiple columns. Prepares files and charts in a timely manner, ensuring that all relevant correspondences and clinical material pertinent to ICMHRS and PRRC are in place.
• Creates and maintains respective electronic Program Manuals to assist ICMHRS and PRRC staff in the implementation of VACO directives, policies and procedures and accompanying databases.
• Receives/screens and manages all incoming and outgoing documents, publications, directives, and correspondence, determining appropriate action and/or response with minimal direction from ICMHRS and PRRC Coordinators. Collects, identifies, records and tracks community resources as appropriate to ICMHRS and PRRC programs. Attends trainings, as needed, to fulfill ICMHRS and PRRC program and VAPAHCS facility requirements

• Ensures security controls are implemented for DHA Contractor and headquarter systems and networks while maintaining availability of patient information.
• Formulates and promulgates policy and guidelines based on federal and department laws and policies and relative to the information systems enterprise goals, technical standards, and support to the readiness mission.
• Applies and adapts new and improved approaches to the management and tracking of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) process.
• Consults with business area program and technical managers to clearly identify implementation measures and determine the contribution of information technology and system initiatives to the accomplishment of the overall mission and goals.
• Develops and prepares detailed evaluations of current and planned DHA Health Information Technology programs to determine compliance with approved technical standards, policies, and programmatic criteria.

• You will assist the Department Head of the SAS Department with advanced acquisition planning and alternatives for recurring and long-term requirements.
• You will assist in reviewing contract proposals prior to submission to local contracting offices.
• You will plan, communicate, and advise on procurement-related matters to the Department Head of SAS in order to provide technical assistance and direction during contract management.
• You will be responsible for identifying and resolving complex contractual problems and issues by applying expert knowledge of regulations.
• You may support the Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Program.
• You will assist in monitoring contracting technical performance and deliverables over life of the contracts, solving problems related to pre-award and post-award changes, claims, payments, etc.
• You will serve as technical liaison between contractor and contracting officer to assure government requirements are properly communicated throughout entire procurement process.
• You will administer Naval Health Research Center's SAS contract invoice approvals, ensures efficient and timely processing for receiving, processing and paying.

• Implements and enforces all Defense Health Agency cyber security policies and procedures, as defined by its security Assessment and Authorization (A and A) documentation.
• Creates and updates all Cyber Security related documentation, including but not limited to, local area network (LAN) and wireless local area network (WLAN) policies and procedures as needed.
• Initiates protective or corrective measures when a cyber security incident or vulnerability is discovered according to the system’s Incident Response Plan.
• Ensures that Department of Defense (DoD) information system recovery processes are monitored, and that cyber security features and procedures are properly restored.
• Monitors LAN/WLAN performance utilization using wireless and wired network monitoring utilities to ensure optimum performance of Information Technology (IT) resources.
• Directs or performs configuration or reconfiguration changes of LAN/WLANs based on Information Assurance (IA) requirements or changes, current and future network requirements or command changes of mission requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves enterprise LAN/WLAN systems hardware/software failures at locations world-wide.

Ensures administrative support and guidance while providing oversight for the delivery of nursing care and management of nursing personnel and clinical resources. Assumes res.ponsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the inter-disciplinary team. Provides coordination and accountability for all regulatory and environmental surveys and adheres to mandatory response timelines. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

The ACN for Operations is responsible for improving and delivering patient care through collaborative strategies with the Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Chief Nurses, and others in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The ACN establishes and promotes optimal clinical nursing standards of care and aids in the development of policies and procedures for the enhancement of nursing practice supporting evidence-based practice guidelines. The ACN endorses continued mission and accreditation readiness, enhances nursing quality measures and patient safety indicators, and sustains in the development and execution of the organization strategic plan and healthcare delivery goals. The ACN supports the planning and problem solving initiative to improve patient flow and refines processes to meet the needs of our patients, nursing service, and the medical center. Additionally, the ACN will incorporate performance improvement and staffing methodology data to develop effective and efficient care delivery models. Prepares strategic reports as required, maintains functional statements and position descriptions current, incorporating most recent qualification standards. The ACN also collaborates with Chief Nurse Operations to ensure the equipment purchase is perform within the required timeframe and according to the established procedures.

The ACN will oversee Emergency Management functions for the nursing service to include preparation, response and recovery activities from a disaster or emergency.


Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm and extended hours if needed.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to:·

• Apply a wide range of professional theories, assessment methods and techniques to care for ill patients and those with Podiatric medical and surgical problems.
• Develop coherent treatment strategies.
• Incorporate new clinical procedures.
• Provide professional advice and consultation in care areas related to treatment of podiatric conditions.
• Effectively supervise and manage professional staff, especially students and residents.
• Correctly assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees.
• Interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution and the ability to work collaboratively with other physicians and providers from a wide array of clinical services, specialties and departments.
• Work effectively with individuals or groups representing.
• Diagnose and treat medical and surgical disorders using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care.
• Responsible for initial evaluation and overall workup, history and physicals, and admission of podiatric patients as needed. Clinical duties include but are not limited to Operating Room (experience in wide variety of standard podiatric surgical procedures and operations), in-patient rounds, Emergency Room and Outpatient Clinics. The staff podiatrist will be able to perform a wide variety of podiatric surgical procedures.
• May also supervise students and residents who rotate through the podiatry service.
• Participate in all surgical quality/performance improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Participate in podiatry night call and perform emergency podiatric surgical procedures.
• Responsible for providing patients with education concerning their disease state and treatment regimen. The staff podiatrist will assess Veterans' risks and benefits associated with surgical procedures and will provide appropriate informed consent, so Veterans fully understand the important risks and benefits of surgical intervention.
• Complete all electronic, clinical, daily charting and documentation required by the Medical Center in a timely manner as appropriate, including outcomes reporting as appropriate.
• Consult with Medical Center staff on many patient- care issues.
• Enforces a policy of full disclosure. If there is a complication in the course of a patient's care, the staff podiatrist will discuss the untoward event, including the patient's options for second medical opinion or legal action, and will document these discussions in the chart (CPRS).
• Work effectively with patients and co-workers and will treat other health care professionals and patients' families with respect and dignity.
• Report administratively and clinically to the Chief of Podiatry. In addition, this individual may report to the Chief of Surgery for the program(s) to which he/she is assigned.

• Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Clean and sanitize work areas, and perform deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Make precise measurements and weights in preparing recipes and portioning food
• Prepare and heat convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets
• Use simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount
• Perform a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing
• Prepare fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
• Follow menu, production sheet and recipe to prepare items in the quantity needed
• Cover, date, and store food leftovers according to established local policies/procedures
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for cleaning
• Operate industrial dish washing machine
• Monitor and maintain proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety
• Prepare pureed foods and adjust consistency with thickeners
• Wash, peel and cut fruits and vegetables
• Follow appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment
• Follow sanitary food handling procedures
• Apply knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Duties may be discussed with hiring manager.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or department's discretion.
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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 individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals. The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health problems; health promotion; disease prevention; health education; and counseling to individuals, families, groups and communities. Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

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

• Providing high-quality care, increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans.
• Obtaining and evaluating medical histories; performing physical examinations; performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; and ordering laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.
• Making arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g., by entering consults) and serving as a consultant to other providers.
• Working collaboratively with all levels of staff including trainees (e.g., medical students, NP/RN students, PA students, interns, residents, etc.) and a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.
• Developing and implementing evidence based nursing protocols and organizing educational activities targeted toward staff training and development.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions
  with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based
  practice.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health
  and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and
  Excellence.

Care is provided to patients who exhibit a variety of physical problems. In addition, ambulatory care patients who present behavioral problems will benefit of a Whole Health care delivery system in Primary Care, in which a partnership to reach well-being is developed with Primary Care teams, families and other professional working with Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), and Suicide Prevention program. The LPN/LVN functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for the coordination of the patient's care. LPNs at are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license. They are expected to exercise greater judgment require less supervision and operate in accordance with all established policies and procedures. The LPN/LVN will implement appropriate nursing actions based upon the plan of care and his/her observations of the patient's condition. The LPN/L VN serves as a member of the health care team in the Outpatient care setting. The LPN/LVN recognizes the need for and seeks guidance when necessary to ensure quality patient care. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, and age-related factors. He/she will demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility as he/she actively progresses up the career ladder. The LPN collaborates with the patient and Sub-Specialty Providers, family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient driven holistic care plan for life. Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals. We also provide a full range of primary and preventive women's health care, including Gynecological and Reproductive Care (except for OB and infertility services), evaluate patient's reminders due, to determine needs of: mammography, pelvic exam, breast exam, densitometry as well as sexual trauma counseling among other interventions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm and extended hours
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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• Patient Care Coordination:

  • Facilitate seamless healthcare transitions from Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) to VA facilities.
  • Provide consultation on complex discharge planning and care coordination.
  • Assess psychosocial and medical needs of Service members, Veterans, and their families.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with MTF and VA teams.
  • Educate patients and families on VA health benefits and resources.

• Interagency Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with MTF staff, including social workers, nurses, and case managers.
  • Coordinate with VA Enrollment Coordinators and Military-to-VA (M2VA) teams for patient registration and referral processing.
  • Communicate with Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) staff and other federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Serve as the VA representative at MTFs, facilitating information exchange and building relationships.

• Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Document activities in VA systems, including the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Federal Case Management Tool (FCMT).
  • Manage the VA Liaison initiative and ensure program effectiveness.
  • Identify and address gaps in the transition system, recommending improvements.
  • Provide reports, briefs, and presentations to VA, DoD, Congressional staff, and community organizations.

• Program Development and Evaluation:

  • Develop and evaluate policies and programs to improve the transition of care process.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on transition policies and guidelines.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance program outcomes and compliance with standards.

• Professional Standards and Ethics:

  • Address ethical concerns and adhere to professional codes of ethics.
  • Provide guidance on ethical issues affecting patients, families, and staff.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to VA, DoD, and national healthcare policies, including The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
  • Safeguard patient data and comply with privacy and security regulations.

• Communication and Reporting:

  • Facilitate communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams to address ongoing needs.
  • Report patient-level referral and outcome data to national program managers.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary and facility-level meetings to share knowledge and insights.