Total 342 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bremerton, Washington

• You will work with the PAO, conducts the public affairs program for the enterprise with responsibility for developing and providing staff direction involving all public information, internal communications, congressional relations, VSO engagement, and community relations activities.
• You will represent the VAPSHCS Executive Director by participating at public, civic or social events to improve perception of the VAPSHCS as a valued part of the medical profession, government, and community.
• You will develop and ensure the continuation of outreach strategies and marketing campaign.
• You will conduct special studies involving communications, organization, and operation of Medical Center functions.
• You will develop reports along with recommendations to the VAPSHCS Executive Director and other members of the Executive Leadership Team including implementation and monitoring strategies.
• You will conduct studies often consist of controversial and critical observations, interpretations, and findings that are independently presented with the resultant recommendations.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Exercises a practical knowledge of one or more functions in information processing as well as considerable subject-matter knowledge, in a recognized discipline such as statistics, or in a broader subject field such as Veteran populations, database systems, and information technologies.
• Applies knowledge of a wide range of techniques, methods, sources and procedures within the functional information area and subject matter knowledge requiring extended specialized experience.
• Uses a variety of automated and manual processes to organize and analyze information concerning the health consequences of Veterans' military service.
• Develops new methods and techniques when necessary utilizing various analytic methodologies.
• Carries out electronic data processing in support of data acquisition, validation, and management.
• Utilizes appropriate computer program (i.e. SQL, SAS) commands and procedures to identify and compile lists of specific Veterans who meet criteria for inclusion in specialized studies and reports.
• Responds to specific inquiries for technical information from a variety of individuals and organizations including the VA Secretary, other VA Central Office leadership, members of Congress, GAO and other federal agencies, and independent researchers.
• Gathers information from a wide variety of sources, both automated (e.g. automated VA patient records and databases) and in print and other media, analyzes information, and disseminates it in answer to specific inquiries from a variety of sources.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Provides input into the development, standardization, and evaluation of new and improved procedures, techniques, and reagents used in the diagnosis of animal disease.
• Oversees the preparation and approval of administrative reports, briefings, position papers, and other written materials related to program scientific matters.
• Develops relationships with officials, diagnostic labs, biologics manufacturers, veterinary practitioners, universities, and others concerned with the administration of animal health programs.
• Engages in a variety of initiatives to enhance the distribution and presentation of technical information and professional advice concerning animal agriculture and health issues.
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations and accomplishments, initiating necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with leadership to recommend funding and budget plans, develop operating plans and emergency response strategies, and collect/provide information to integrate programs within programs.
• Collaborates and coordinates with directors to ensure consistency of program operations and continuity of issues across program units.
• Participates in development and maintenance of national foreign animal disease prevention, detection, and response system for establishing methods, strategies, logistics, controls, and resource needs.
• Directs the initiation, including conceptualization, needs assessment, and planning; funding; monitoring from a scientific perspective; and performance and evaluation of pilot programs and projects.

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

Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Social worker assigned to Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans and their families. Responsibilities include the assessment of psychosocial problems that cause distress, often impacting the health condition and creating barriers to care. These stressors can include, but are not limited to, adjustment to the current medical condition, untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse condition, economic instability, legal problems, and inadequate housing and transportation.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic and their families. Able to independently work with Veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, financial, legal and psychosocial problems.
• Must have knowledge of the PACT team approach and the role of each health and allied health care team members.
• Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans. Is able to assess functional acuity of the patient and provide appropriate interventions.
• Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as other team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions.
• Must facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Must have an understanding of caregiver stressors, ability to conduct caregiver assessment and provide appropriate caregiver specific interventions.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities and evidence-based practices as well as provide educational classes, and supportive groups for Veterans and families. Must be able to use and teach Veterans in the effective use of the My Health Vet (MHV) system. Must possess skill in using computer systems.
• Must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and Advance Directives.
• Must maintain knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies.
• Must possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans throughout the continuum of care. Able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist Veterans in coping with the loss and grief experiences.
• Must have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Must possess and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds.

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

Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Social worker assigned to Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans and their families. Responsibilities include the assessment of psychosocial problems that cause distress, often impacting the health condition and creating barriers to care. These stressors can include, but are not limited to, adjustment to the current medical condition, untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse condition, economic instability, legal problems, and inadequate housing and transportation.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic and their families. Able to independently work with Veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, financial, legal and psychosocial problems.
• Must have knowledge of the PACT team approach and the role of each health and allied health care team members.
• Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans. Is able to assess functional acuity of the patient and provide appropriate interventions.
• Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as other team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions.
• Must facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Must have an understanding of caregiver stressors, ability to conduct caregiver assessment and provide appropriate caregiver specific interventions.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities and evidence-based practices as well as provide educational classes, and supportive groups for Veterans and families. Must be able to use and teach Veterans in the effective use of the My Health Vet (MHV) system. Must possess skill in using computer systems.
• Must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and Advance Directives.
• Must maintain knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies.
• Must possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans throughout the continuum of care. Able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist Veterans in coping with the loss and grief experiences.
• Must have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Must possess and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds.

As a/an Nurse, you will:

• Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care to residents based on history, physician's medical care plan, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications routinely and instructs patients in the side effects of medications when appropriate.
• Document resident care information in patients' chart to reflect nursing care, planned monthly summary, changes in the condition of the resident, and current condition of the resident in accordance with established documentation guidelines.
• Stay informed on current nursing practices through journal readings, attendance of continuing education programs, unit in-services, conferences, etc. Assumes responsibility for on-going unit programs such as quality assurance, patient education, discharge planning, and unit in-service education. Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills.

• Serve as a clinical nurse in a Regional Level II Trauma Emergency Department providing a full range of professional nursing care to a wide variety of patients.
• Provide continuous observation, monitoring, and intervene to prevent complications and restore hemodynamic stability when necessary.
• Assist the physician in the performance of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and other specialized procedures.
• Administer oxygen, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions and all types of medications during emergent events.
• Operate specialized medical equipment such as resuscitators, defibrillators, electrocardiographs, oxygen apparatus, intravenous pumps, and rapid intravenous infusers.
• Prepare specimens for lab and transport as required.
• Plan, oversee and facilitate nursing triage within the ambulatory care arena.
• Coordinate patient referrals to ancillary health care professionals.

• 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.

***THIS POSITION IS A VIRTUAL POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE MAY WORK AT A VA FACILITY OR OTHER VA-LEASED SPACE OTHER THAN THE FACILITY THAT IS HIRING THE EMPLOYEE***

• Designs, oversees, implements and/or participates in scientific studies, surveys, investigations, or projects, to develop information in areas as cause and methods of disease prevention, control, and treatment;
• Identifies and analyzes public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies/surveys;
• Consults on, monitors, and measures the outcome of assigned programs through studies;
• Serves as a recognized authority or consultant for scientific programs, studies or issues which are considered most difficult, complex nature in terms of their scientific or technical implications;
• Develops and coordinates the sharing of health related educational or informational materials;
• Administers screening, advisory and approval processes for the organization's health science research program;
• Develops and coordinates implementation of research method and design standards, criteria and guidelines for the scientific and technical activities of the organization;
• Develops policies procedures and criteria for administration of the organization's health science research program;
• Performs contract management to include preparing procurement request rationale documents, monitors cost, management and overall technical performance of the contract;
• Manages long-term, significantly complex, public health related contracts;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Providing direct technical and administrative supervision to employees.
• Responsible for ensuring that employees are efficiently and effectively accomplishing quality work that is compliant with regulatory requirements and procedures, TJC standards, laws, and VHA C&P policies and requirements, as well as assuring implementation and accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the C&P Program.
• Identifying and presenting to leadership the resources necessary for accomplishing the mission and function of the facility's C&P program.
• Providing guidance to local leadership and C&P employees on all matters pertaining to the facility's C&P program.
• Attending committee meetings and presents providers' credentials, clinical practice histories and red flags.
• Serving as the primary consultant for the facility's C&P program; analyzes program audit results; interprets facility quarterly report card data; researches provider credentialing requirements; and identifies potential privileging issues.
• Coordinating with Service Chiefs and service level administrative teams for annual Committee(s) review of clinical privileges and scope of practice.
• Serving as the Point of Contact (POC) and SME (Subject Matter Expert) for credentialing updates,
• Human Resources, providers and hiring services.
• Monitoring and auditing the VAMC C&P program utilizing VetPro reports, mandatory auditing and reporting tools.
• Ensuring national level reporting requirements are accurately completed including, but not limited to, quarterly security reports, quarterly accuracy certification of the Our Provider's website, and accuracy of the VA/DoD shared provider registry.
• Monitoring C&P program resources to ensure programs are appropriately staffed.
• Serving as a liaison and partner with Human Resources Service programs for common program goals and issues including, but not limited to, provider onboarding, provider exit reviews and assessments, privileging actions, and guidance related to clinical performance concerns.
• Responsible for ensuring quality assurance in the facility's C&P program; applying organizational and system-wide strategies for continuous quality improvement as they relate to C&P processes and procedures.
• Serves as the administrator for the National Practitioner Data Bank, Federation of Medical Boards, and Our Providers Database.

The Management and Program Analyst (Acquisition Data Analytics) performs the following duties:

• Provides support for the analysis of federal procurement data to track Small Business (SB) performance towards statutory goals and receives guidance on how to look for industries and sectors for SB performance improvement.
• Performs data analytics of programmatic, financial, and administrative data.
• Engages with stakeholders to understand changing needs and requirements and to determine questions for research studies.

This position is a mission critical occupation and is responsible for ensuring that operational and fiscal activities align with and enable accomplishment of Health Resources and Services Administration's mission, goals and objectives.

As a Program Specialist, you will perform a variety of analysis, administrative and management support assignments utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis and evaluation of internal, organizational program operations.

Your major duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating travel and other arrangements for professional conferences, including coordination of presenters and facilitators.
• Providing technical and administrative support in the areas of time and attendance, property and records management, and purchase requests.
• Assisting the Regional Administrator and staff with the management, coordination, and efficient operation of activities under their authority.
• Recommending alternative courses of action for resolution of problems/issues related with implementation of programmatic and operational issues.
• Partnering with appropriate colleagues within HRSA IEA, Office of Communications, and other HRSA entities to ensure presentations, exhibits, manuscripts, and publications developed by regional HRSA IEA staff are cleared utilizing the approval process as outlined by the Office of Communications.
• Making recommendations to the Regional Administrator and staff in the form of briefing papers, written reports, and presentations.

This position functions as the Engineering Equipment Operator in Grounds and Transportation Section of the Environmental Management Service Line (EMS), Engineering Service at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). The position reports to, and is accountable to, the Grounds Supervisor for the quality and quantity of work performed by the work unit. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Adjusts attachments for proper positioning and working order, usually without stopping the power unit or the equipment;
• Makes independent judgements, e.g., in treating soil and in deciding which plants will be moved, where they will be transplanted, and how problem conditions will be treated;
• Recommends changes for improvement in the overall landscape plan and obtain approval on projects which require unplanned expense or significant periods of time;
• Performs preventative maintenance prior to, during, and after operation;
• Performs a wide range of landscape management work independently;
• Records corrective procedures used, including any new processes applied and the results achieved;
• Operates mowing and trimming equipment routinely used in the maintenance of high- quality stand of turf grass;
• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, tunnels, or construction sites;
• Interprets instructions and specifications as related to equipment operation; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

The Public Health Program Specialist performs the following major duties:

• Serves as health programming resource in the identification of critical global issues and problems related to project design and implementation.
• Provides advice and guidance to OGHH, PC posts and PC headquarters around community health programs. Gathers technical resources and data to assist on a broad range of projects, activities and programs. Establishes and promotes an understanding of technical issues, as well as associated organizational and community development approaches for the health programs.
• Assists in the development of high quality project / program concepts, proposals and designs. Serves as Agency resource for both headquarters and regional Posts, in the identification of critical public health issues affecting project design, program implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Conducts program studies where systems, and processes, definitions, methods, and/or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain, or where boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance.
• Works collaboratively with M&E Specialists in OGHH to support programmatic M&E to evaluate program/activity progress and results according to the performance monitoring framework, document results and apply lessons learned to adjust the project framework.
• Coordinates and consults with key stakeholders to facilitate M&E efforts and establish quantitative and qualitative M&E mechanism to measure results and impact of public health programs.
• Presents public health information on M&E results to stakeholders and other consultative forums.
• Designs, develops, and delivers training related to public health. Designs and delivers courses, workshops, and other staff development activities. Plans and develops full-length courses in well-established areas of the subject matter field. Incorporates creativity, innovation, and responsiveness to emerging needs in developing trainings and other knowledge products.
• Consults on original course plan and design for basic course concepts. Responsible for knowledge creation and dissemination of information to develop public health related technical know-how at headquarter and regional posts. Coordinates with program managers and training managers both within the Agency and other external organizations working on this field to develop trainings and course material.
• Designs need assessments to determine content and methodology for workshops or courses for face-to-face or online events.

• Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length).
• Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and document teaching.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms immediately and call for assistance if the situation warrants it.
• Set up, operate and monitor specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitor, and/or defibrillator.