Total 54 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Yuma, Arizona

The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. The NA also assumes a peer education/mentorship.


Duties Include, but not Limited To:

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
• Provides direct care for complex veterans
• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.
• Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident
• Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.
• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's,
• Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate
• Functions as a member of the unit base counsel
• Manages distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervenes and request assistant from other health care members.
• Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action

The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist includes but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Recognizes and communicates predefined critical results affecting patient care.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, TJC, AABB, and OSHA.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and suggests solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results, Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals.
• Assists with instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
• Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The duties for the position are but not limited to the following:

• Plan and schedule on-going work. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures.
• Choose methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies.
• Day-to-day supervision of highly complex test performance.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyzes and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance.
• Assure corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Assure orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff.
• Implement and monitor quality management activities.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• May be a purchase card holder and as such, will comply with all the acquisition regulation, both Federal, VA and local to include 8A, small business, Javis Wagner 0-Day Act, and mandatory sources.
• Inform the Laboratory Manager, PALMS of major problems and decisions in these areas.

• Responsible for establishing, conducting, scheduling school exercise classes independently with integration of physical activity into curriculum and programs at community based chapter, and schools; manages all funds, budget development, fiscal monitoring, and equipment assigned, consisting of financial support, grant proposals; schedule on-going community exercise program with promotional incentives including contests, special events in coordination with other Indian Health Services and tribal programs.
• Ensures the development with directing all assigned employees health/fitness intervention programs; assists with evaluation of school physical activity programs including pre and post testing; assists with the coordination of provision of medical services in support of school based athletic programs, this includes working with Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Therapy.
• Administers records into appropriate software current fitness testing to an assigned range of adults and children; develops and maintains a computer-based registry of community fitness and high risk exercise participants indicated by medical criteria, i.e. increased lipids, diabetes, coronary disease.
• Maintains the supply and equipment inventory.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent:

• Serves as the sole Medical Technologist Head of the Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine, and Phlebotomy sections performing a full range of professional Clinical Laboratory tests and procedures for the entire laboratory.
• Informs supervisor of deficiencies in test performance and potential problems in meeting patient needs. Develops and implements the use of protocols for performances of tests, evaluation of results and other corrective action measures as assigned.
• Ensures the scheduling, performance, and documentation of the preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment (including pipette calibrations for transfusion medicine, tachometer calibrations on centrifuges, annual timers & thermometer checks, and annual PMs on analyzers). When needed, performs troubleshoots to diagnosis analyzer performance issues.
• Performs routine and specialized studies in blood coagulation, platelet function, anemia's, leukemia's, solving high complex diagnostic problems (i.e., consultation with medical providers and clinical pathologists for unusual smear reviews or possible transfusion reactions), and adopting new test methods to improve or expand Hematology, Coagulation, and Blood Bank services.
• Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in such areas as (1) testing for blood group antibodies, compatibility, and antibody identification; (2) investigating abnormalities (such as hemolytic diseases of the newborn, hemolytic anemias, and adverse reactions to transfusion); (3) supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies (diseases affecting blood clotting) and (4) performing blood collection and processing specimens for blood, typing blood, (or referring specimens for molecular testing) to ensure the safety of the patient.
• Plans, manages and monitors the activities and resources of the Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion medicine, and Phlebotomy sections of the Core lab and resolves daily problems in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted quality service to customers and patients.
• Develops and implementing new testing methodologies (e.g., EIA or PCR) in both automated and manual procedures to meet objectives set by the Medical Officer (Admin) and supervisor.

A Hospice/Rehab Residential Care Coordinator (RCC) RN is responsible for creating and consistently communicating the nursing aspect of comprehensive interdisciplinary care plans tailored to residents' individualized needs. Each RCC plays a crucial role in daily operations by assisting in the direction of staffing and float rotation, ensuring optimal coverage for resident care. Directing nursing personnel involves guiding them in delivering resident care, aligning with established standards, and considering both resident needs and staff qualifications. Collaboration is key in actively working with and referring problems to other members of the interdisciplinary team, fostering effective communication for comprehensive resident care. When delegating responsibilities to non-licensed staff, tasks are assigned based on individual qualifications, ensuring efficient and coordinated delivery of care and program activities.

Responsibilities extend to interpreting unit and medical center policies and procedures to nursing staff, contributing to a cohesive and informed working environment. The RCC is actively involved in unit-level problem-solving, ensuring that resident care consistently meets established nursing standards and contributes to the development and implementation of unit-level goals and objectives. It is anticipated that they will attend and actively participate in unit staff meetings and huddles. Professional growth is expected and can include activities, including committee membership, task forces, and involvement in professional organizations. All RNs are expected to maintain current licensure and acquire continuing education units (CEUs) on time through relevant continuing education programs. The RCC may contribute insights to performance evaluations of both non-licensed and licensed professional staff, actively participating in the assessment and improvement of team members' contributions.




Work Schedule: 07:30am - 16:00pm (Occasional Rotations to Weekends)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent:

• Develops, implements, monitors, manages and evaluates the Service Unit's emergency management policy, plans, and procedures, and activities to comply with Federal preparedness and Homeland Security Presidential Directives, for the SU inclusive of hospital and clinics.
• Manages, prioritizes, and provides deliverables for applicable grants; develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures by administering and monitoring grant budgets, participates in strategic and operational planning, writes policies and procedures for the hospital and clinics, prepares, and submits reports to the Director of Division of Quality Management, Hospital Executive Committee and the Navajo Area Office.
• Leads and participates in the Service Unit emergency management functions involving training and exercises, development of interoperable communication capabilities including satellite technology and continued internet availability. Operates automated computerized information system.
• Serves as EP field liaison for training participation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Serves as a liaison to the local community and tribal programs interested in IHS emergency management processes and materials.

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking Registered Nurse's for (PACT) in the Nursing, Ambulatory Care Service. The incumbent uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Team (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate, and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal, and community -based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life.

Responsibilities:

• The Incumbent is responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs. The PACT RN provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's personalized health plan/goals.
• The PACT RN demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, and a team leader with colleagues as she/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth, development, and practice.
• The incumbent possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting to facilitate the effective care of patients. Within the framework of the nursing process and through highly developed clinical expertise, the RN is able to assess, monitor and treat patient responses to life-threatening health problems.
• The Incumbent is responsible for collaboration with administrative and clinical staff in actively managing and planning for actual and potential needs of patient population groups.
• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
• Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

• Applies knowledge of management principles, common business practices, administrative regulations, guidelines, and analysis of multiple programs for PM&RS
• The incumbent plays a critical support role in maintaining and coordinating internal review systems and records management to assure both clinical and administrative activities follow agency and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Departmental guidelines involving outside professional activities for remuneration.
• Monitors PM&RS for compliance with the standards of external bodies and accrediting agencies and responds to internal actions for noncompliance with VHA Directive or Medical Center Policy.
• Provides service level reports, completes requests for operational data, and recommends remedial actions as necessary.
• Writes, reviews, and revises policies, as appropriate, coordinates timely responses as required for written formal and informal correspondence on behalf to the PM&RS service line, to include PATSR, VISN Suspense, Congressional and White House Hotline inquiries.
• Provides fund control oversight and budgetary data support duties that require the analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a vast array of programs in the PM&RS Service.
• Provides direct supervision to subordinate administrative personnel within the PMR&RS Service Line.
• Responsible for assuring accurate HR recruitment and on-boarding, labor mapping, supply and equipment procurements, timekeeping, and regularly recurring service line internal cost accounting data is accurate and responses timely.
• Coordinates management of a variety of electronic request platform systems to ensure optimized operational efficiency to include but not limited to: MSS, HR Smart, AIS, OIT, PIV, Work Life Balance, Telework, BioMed, Travel, Education, and Interior Design.
• Broad knowledge of the organizational principles, and practices which govern the way a VA Health Care System conducts business.
• Knowledge of the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and
• guidelines of financial management, budget administration, accounts management.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, human resources staffing and utilization, position management, work methods, and related requirements to analyze and advise on managerial approaches and problems.
• Ability to oversee effective utilization of human resources, financial, and logistical resources.
• Serves as the primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for VISN 22 and PVAHCS contracts.
• Oversees all acquisition processes within the Service, inclusive of the establishment and administration of contracts and procurement of supplies and equipment.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent:

• Performs a wide range clinical laboratory tests/exams including difficult and infrequent tests requiring special knowledge, for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening and other authorized purposes. Communicates imperative information to subordinates, such as troubleshooting, and govems quality services.
• Assure optimal performance of all instrument and determines procedures for microbiology tests to be performed. lnforms the Supervisor of deficiencies in manual and automated test performance and identifies hardware problems to the appropriate Biomedical or facility maintenance team. Develops and implements the use of protocols for performance of tests, evaluation of results and monitors conformity to accepted practices.
• Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in medical laboratory science principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to carry out a variety of diagnostic tests and verify results. This knowledge must be sufficient to develop and establish procedures for testing in the Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Urinalysis sections of the Core Lab, and to provide corrective actions on testing problems and to confirm diagnosis.
• The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert and Consulting Microbiologist for advising physicians, Laboratory, and other related health professionals, on the theories and principles of Clinical Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Urinalysis testing principles and provides guidance to Technologists, Technicians, and other support personnel.
• Ensures the scheduling, performance, and documentation of the preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment (including pipette calibrations, tachometer calibrations on centrifuges, annual timers & thermometer checks, and annual PMs on analyzers).

• Monitors the identification of individuals entering controlled areas, refers persons who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access, and issues verbal admonishments for personally observed violations of rules and regulations
• Checks alarms, locks, fences, gates, or other barriers
• Patrols installation perimeters to detect faulty fences and detection equipment, trespassing violations, and attempted theft of Federal of personal property
• Patrols the clinic, outside the buildings and surrounding grounds to prevent theft or damage to federal property, equipment, tools, supplies, and other real or personal property
• Prepares various kinds of legible written reports for encounters with individuals such as complainants, witnesses, disruptive employees, disruptive visitors, about unsafe conditions, storage or location of materials including personal property that are vulnerable to theft or damage, accidents reports, or any other kind of reports

• Functioning as a liaison between Occupational Health and other areas of the Hospital to facilitate timely and efficient administrative workings of the clinic.
• Greeting, screening, and referring visitors appropriately.
• Coordinates Pre-employment exams and ensures results are received by the requesting Human Resource Offices.
• Schedules appointments for employees.
• enters information into the computer and updates demographics as needed.
• Maintains Occupational Health statistics and prepares scheduled reports.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.

The Nurse III Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. They demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They are self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives.

Responsibility/Duties

Supervisory Role:

• Assuming responsibilities on behalf of the Clinical Nurse Manager during their absence from the workplace.
• The commendable attribute of our working arrangement lies in the tremendous adaptability demonstrated in the coverage schedule throughout day and night, ensuring our services are available around the clock of 24/7 including holidays, weekends, and outside of regular working hours.
• Support the organization in a NOD (Nurse of the Day) capacity.
• Facilitating and contributing to the job interview process.
• Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by actively participating in healthcare facility or service-level committees or councils, establishing active relationships and demonstrating leadership in improving care beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Leads educational initiatives that expand knowledge to improve outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

The incumbent works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members such as pharmacists, social workers, providers, nurses, case managers, etc. while exhibiting expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics. The AMSA duties include maintaining appointment schedules, scheduling special studies or labs and following up on administrative items from the Huddle and/or staffing meetings. The incumbent ensures demographics are updated. He/she must screen/receive phone calls and visitors in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established processes.

At this level, the AMSA performs a full range of duties to include scheduling appointments along with interpreting provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines. Incumbent will also communicate directly with the patient to obtain required information to determine patient needs. He/she will have knowledge of various software utilized to run reports and queries. The work includes functions such as serving as an initial point of contact for functions including but not limited to scheduling patient appointments, tracking, reviewing and responding to electronic orders, consults, and other elements in the electronic medical record. The incumbent must display a practical knowledge of computerized data entry, information processing systems and software related to patient care. The Advanced MSA plays an essential role in shaping the patients experience and is vital to providing timely access to health care.
Incumbent will recommend changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. 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.

Other assignments at this level include but are not limited to:
- Prepares written correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results.
- Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information (ICB).
- Encourages the use of new processes.
- Processes incoming secured messaging through MyHealthyVet.
- Utilizes the medical record to enter information and research the needs of the patient as appropriate.
- Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve concerns.
- Provides excellent customer service and assists in providing front line resolution when applicable.
- Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues.
- Evaluates patient information and clinic schedules to determine whether the patient requires an immediate appointment.
- Informs team members about shared patients (i.e, those who receive their care at multiple VA centers or those who receive care in the community)


Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts Between Monday - Friday - 6:30am-5:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ADV/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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11/04/2024 - Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

• Appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to community health services.
• Facilitates coordination of safe services and efficient continuity of care for patients through multi-disciplinary teams or groups.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the population's health status, reviews data, evaluates services, and implements evidence-based quality improvements.
• Designs program plans to mobilize community partnerships and resources for a plan of action, to address or prevent emerging infectious, communicable, and chronic health diseases.
• Participates in performance improvement development, implementation and evaluation for the Community Health Nursing program and other health services as applicable.
• Conducts coalition building, collaboration, and coordination of services with local, Tribal, State, Federal, and other agencies and healthcare professionals in mobilization efforts to reduce disparities, morbidity, and mortality and apply population-based intervention.