Total 1,565 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Fort Liberty, North Carolina

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and treatment to a variety of patients, from newborn to geriatric, arriving with conditions ranging from minor to emergent.
• Assist physicians with complex and emergent procedures including insertion of chest drainage tubes, tracheotomies, emergency thoracotomies, gastric lavage, and suturing lacerations.
• Operate specialized medical equipment such as resuscitators, defibrillators, electrocardiographs, oxygen apparatus, intravenous pumps, rapid intravenous infusers, and infant servo-warmer.
• Change dressings, prep wounds, remove sutures, insert catheters, apply splints and dressings, and collect urine, stool, sputum, genital, and blood specimens.
• Arrange transfer of patients to appropriate inpatient care areas and higher levels of care as well as coordinate patient referrals to ancillary healthcare services to include, but not limited to, Community Health, Dietary, and Social Work.
• Follow quality improvement and internal control activities for the ambulatory setting to include risk appraisals, chart audits, trend identification and reporting corrective actions.
• Work as a Charge Nurse of main ED and in the Acute Minor Illness Clinic.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and treatment to a variety of patients, from newborn to geriatric, arriving with conditions ranging from minor to emergent.
• Assist physicians with complex and emergent procedures including insertion of chest drainage tubes, tracheotomies, emergency thoracotomies, gastric lavage, and suturing lacerations.
• Operate specialized medical equipment such as resuscitators, defibrillators, electrocardiographs, oxygen apparatus, intravenous pumps, rapid intravenous infusers, and infant servo-warmer.
• Change dressings, prep wounds, remove sutures, insert catheters, apply splints and dressings, and collect urine, stool, sputum, genital, and blood specimens.
• Arrange transfer of patients to appropriate inpatient care areas and higher levels of care as well as coordinate patient referrals to ancillary healthcare services to include, but not limited to, Community Health, Dietary, and Social Work.
• Follow quality improvement and internal control activities for the ambulatory setting to include risk appraisals, chart audits, trend identification and reporting corrective actions.
• Work as a Charge Nurse of main ED and in the Acute Minor Illness Clinic.

• Serves as a Select Agent Program Manager, ensuring the Select Agent Program is compliant with all Department of Defense (DoD), Army, Federal, State, and activity regulations
• for the acquisition, storage, use, transfer and destruction of all Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT).
• Assists Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)-registered Principal Investigators (PIs) and technical staff with all BSAT inventory and accountability matters.
• Plays a key role in recording Select Agent Program and BSAT-related activity utilizing data management systems.
• Drafts, reviews, and submits documentation related to BSAT including reports, training, standard operating procedures, permit applications, memorandums, and taskers.
• Prepares and submits FSAP registration packets in consultation with PIs, subject matter experts, and the Responsible Official (RO).
• Prepares for and assists with for all inspections involving BSAT, including from DoD, Army, and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Conducts audits of BSAT material inventories at biosafety levels BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4.

• Processes laboratory specimens for shipment to reference laboratories using acceptable laboratory procedures.
• Collect patient samples when necessary.
• Check that all specimens are properly and completely labeled
• Perform clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered.
• Evaluate and interpret results to determine if data is complete and valid.
• Collect, test, and process donated blood into treatment specific components.

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The LPN is responsible for delivering secure and individualized nursing care to patients within the Specialty clinic setting. The incumbent collaborates and communicates effectively with veterans, families, caregivers, and support staff, both internally and externally. Based on observations of the patient's condition, the LPN takes initiative to implement necessary actions, performing duties with minimal supervision under the general guidance of a RN or Healthcare Provider (HCP). LPNs are expected to possess comprehensive knowledge of practical nursing procedures.


The LPN/LVN GS 7 Nurse is characterized by the following:

• . Knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients from chronic to critically ill. Comprehensive understanding of conditions, nursing principals, standards and practices to be able to coordinate the nursing care required in the outpatient clinic setting and to alter the sequence and/or care delivered to meet individual patient's needs.
• Knowledge to interpret common test results and other medical data. Skill in observing the patient for subtle changes and deviations from normal and in documenting and reporting this information. Ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered to meet the changing needs of the patient with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence.
• Knowledge of human behavior with advanced skill in incorporating established customer service standards into practice.
• Knowledge to incorporate patient education into care routine and modify as necessary to meet needs of the patient.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and supplies skill set and/or operate specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as scientific principles underlaying the nursing care and or procedures to be carried out.
• Knowledge and skill to detect subtle changes which indicate potential for cardiac or respiratory arrest. Skills to promptly recognize and effectively intervene in potential urgent and emergent situations.
• Knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis and sterile technique with ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques to a variety of patient care situations and to assist others to do so.
• Knowledge about drug side effects, purposes, therapeutic dosage range and toxic effects with skill sufficient to administer a wide range of medications including large volume IV solutions. Ability to accurately calculate IV drip rate and adjust rates of IV fluids to maintain fluid as per provider order.
• Knowledge of written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of VISTA and CPRS in order to function and a super user for patient record access and documentation issues.

• Demonstrates knowledge of reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices, and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of items that are sent to SPD for reprocessing and/or sterilization.
• Can suspend the reuse of any RME if it is suspected that the device was not properly cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized per the Standard Operating Procedures and/or Manufacturer's guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of items of the initial decontamination process that must be taken prior to transport of items and the appropriate method of transport.
• Must have annual validation of competency in the set-up, reprocessing, and maintenance of specific reusable medical equipment.

• Utilize complex rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance abuse evaluations of eligible patients referred for consultation.
• Collect data to evaluate treatment outcomes
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.

Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.

Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team.

Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.

Maintains productivity standards.

Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems.


Work Schedule: Part-Time - 20 hours per week - Tour of duty hours will be discussed during the interview process. (Work Schedule maybe subject to change depending on the needs of the agency).
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99502S, PD99501S, and PD99500S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Serve as a Supervisory Contracting Officer and will be required to have unlimited warrant authority for government contracts and procurement of health care providers.
• Responsible for variety of regional and/or DoD medical contracting actions such as medical related service and medical equipment/supplies to include facility maintenance and environmental service contracts.
• Supervise employees and manage assignments; review/evaluate work; establish/track metrics while fostering teamwork in the organization.
• Approve work schedules and leave requests; review resumes, interview candidates and make selections; review and certify position descriptions; develop, execute and approve training and training requests.
• Responsible to interface with regional staff to ensure office is providing quality contractual support. This position may assume role as office deputy in his/her absence.

The Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in the Greenville Outpatient Mental Health Clinics will work with the Mental Health Team and collaborate with licensed independent providers (LIPs) to assure high quality care to the Veteran with psychiatric diagnoses/mental health needs.

The BHIP Nurse works closely within an interdisciplinary team framework to help foster independent living through appropriate management of the client's mental illness by providing assessments, planning, interventions and evaluation of treatment. Mental health treatment provided is documented within prescribed guidelines in CPRS.

Duties include but not are not limited to:

• Assist Veterans in the following ways: Provide Veterans and their family members with education regarding their illness, medications and treatment plan.
• Provide outreach to clients who are having problems with treatment adherence and who may be relapsing.
• Coordinate with other agencies and make referrals to provide patients with necessary community services.
• Refer to, consult with and coordinate care with other VA health care providers.
• . Assess patients and provide additional support between visits with LIPs. Facilitate psycho-educational and support groups.
• Act as liaison to Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to facilitate continuity of care. Provide coverage as needed for other staff in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.
• BHIP Program responsibilities: Serves as the primary contact for Veterans. Assists in scheduling, re-scheduling appointments, and appointment cancellations.
• Works closely with Program Support Assistant with appointments & scheduling.
• Performs suicide risk assessments and/or mental status exams & Provides crisis assessment/intervention.
• Provides follow-up care, medication evaluation assessment, and administration of medications as needed.
• Enters order for medication refills, laboratory, and consults per policy.
• Provides case management for high risk Veterans & engages in end-of-life care for Veterans with serious mental illnesses.
• . Ensures BHIP team and PCMM are assigned correctly.
• Assists in treatment planning, care coordination, and daily team meetings. Reviews and completes Clinical Reminders per policy.
• Monitors Performance Measures, wait times, incomplete encounters, and outcome measures for BHIP team.
• Follow-up phone calls, secure messaging. Facilitates appointments with Primary Care Provider for medical evaluation.
• Takes vital signs, completes medication reconciliation, documents care and treatment planning in CPRS.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-9. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-9. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

• Provides administrative authority, guidance, and decision making to Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD), and other similarly named Nurse and Medical positions in charge after hours, and all other clinical staff concerning administrative matters necessary for operation of the medical center during other than normal tours.
• Provides orientation and situational technical advice to physicians regarding VA policies and procedures.
• Assists medical center staff with medically related problems, including involuntary commitments, orders of protective custody, and management of unruly or severely disturbed patients.
• Performs for administrative matters as the MOD does for clinical matters, working as a team to carry out top management responsibilities during other than regular working hours.
• Directly intervenes with problems regarding patient activity, directing and advising clinical staff of appropriate administrative action.
• Assists in responding to emergencies, determines priorities and nature of action to be taken; authorizes services, supplies, and personnel; notifies authorities as situation dictates.
• Implements search plan for missing patients; informs next-of-kin of search status, as appropriate.
• Observes for safety, potential problems, and takes corrective action.
• Oversees determination of applicants' eligibility; obtaining income and insurance information for appropriate nonservice-connected applicants; counseling nonservice-connected veterans to determine ability to defray costs of medical care elsewhere.
• Acts as an advisory resource to all personnel assigned to other than normal tours of duty, such as medical clerks, telephone operators, file room personnel, admitting and clinic clerks and Contact Representatives.
• Maintains current bed inventory utilizing BMS (Bed Management System) software and ensures the accuracy of the program for national reporting purposes; obtains bed availability for treatment needs.
• Provides daily report/log of all activities occurring during tour of duty and briefs on-coming shift of pending events or the current status of any administrative issues.
• Conducts analytical studies on operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects as assigned. These may include access, consultations, travel, enrollment management, Medical Center Memoranda or Policies or other topics related to the flow of patient care related to health administration processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LPN/LVN responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to carry out a full range of practical nursing care and specialized patient care duties to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems in the outpatient setting.
• Assists with patient education and patient groups regarding Telehealth Services.
• Demonstrates ability to manage telephone care to include Telehealth results.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage patient flow to maintain timeliness of appointments.
• Utilizes nursing protocols with attention to the individuality of patients, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Assists in care coordination and access to specialty care through communication and placing consult per nursing protocols.
• Demonstrates competence in handling of all RME for patient care use and cleaning post procedure. Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures for reprocessing RME.
• Demonstrates working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of medical equipment with skill sufficient to set-up, operate and maintain functioning. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunctions or loss of equipment, supply deficiencies and fire, safety or environmental hazards. Promptly reports to appropriate personnel for corrective action including the submission of a work order.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, medical asepsis and sterile technique with ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques to a variety of patient care situations and to assist others to do so. Utilizes PPE appropriately.
• Participates in the orientation, education and training of less experienced LPNs and shares knowledge, experience, and skills with co-workers in the form of structured in services and 1:1 interaction. Independently seeks out educational opportunities to enhance their nursing practice.
• Maintains professional ethics and conduct with patient and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility by willingly and promptly accepting changes in work assignment, locations and rendering safe patient care.
• Articulates the mission, vision, and ICARE (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellent) values of the Department of Veteran Affairs that reflect positively on the VA to patients, staff, students and visitors
• Readily seeks assistance and guidance by consultation with MD/PA/NP/RN about changes in patient's conditions that requires a higher level of intervention.
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunctions or loss of equipment, supply deficiencies and fire, safety, or environmental hazards. Promptly reports to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
• Demonstrates ability to close open encounters by close of business daily.
• Reviews view alerts throughout the day and completes by close of business daily.
• Consistently provides verbal and/or written information that is thorough and accurate using clear and concise communication methods to ensure that customers understand.
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients/families/co-workers to promote honest and meaningful interactions.
• Consistently communicates with patients/families/co-workers and the general public in a courteous, tactful and helpful manner. Both oral and written communications are provided promptly and are responsive to the customer's needs.
• Effectively engages in several forms of communications to complete work assignments in day-to-day work environment (i.e., instant messaging, secure messaging, e-mail, telephone, verbal, VVC, V-Tel, text pagers etc.

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging of heads, spines, extremities, and bodies.
• Receive requests from physicians and other health care providers for MRI examinations of patients.
• Assist radiologist or physician in reading or evaluating imaging results.
• Perform operator level maintenance and care of magnetic equipment.
• Establish a variety of files and records relating to imaging activities and functions.
• Position patients for producing quality images for the requested examination.