Total 255 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The CSP Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager (NM) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate beginning leadership skills and participates in specific program experiences. The NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible for the supervisory/managerial direction of nursing staff and for the nursing operations of the Care giver support program. The CSP PM is the subject matter expert (SME) to VA facility leadership and staff for all CSP related issues and serves as a consultant to other VA professionals and administrators on program specific activities. Serves as a liaison to the Veterans Integrated Service Network Program (VISN) CSP Program and the VA Central Office (VACO) Program.

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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) RN facilitates in the delivery of quality nursing care for a group of patients through the utilization of the nursing process.
• Responsible for case management, assessment, triage, Veteran education, resource coordination, medication and treatment coordination, and care planning.
• This nurse plans and delivers technically competent care in the home of Veterans with complex needs, including health promotion, health prevention, geriatric care, primary care, and palliative care.
• Utilizes interventions, which maximize health capabilities and reduces unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits, per Veteran's goals of care.
• Makes home visits to Veterans in the program.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for the HBPC Program and facility.
• Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.
• Supports colleagues and other nurses through HBPC knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
• Evaluates outpatient outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for HBPC individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented HBPC outcomes at the program or service level.
• HBPC program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.

The AMSA performs administrative support functions including scheduling appointments, inbound/outbound phone support, consult review and necessary documentation related to care coordination for treatment of patients in the medical center or outpatient clinics. The Advanced MSA demonstrates strong communication and customer services skills and works closely with all staff members performing the administrative duties essential to support the timely care of patients and support of the service/unit goals.

• Directs the implementation of the Safety and Occupational Health Programs to include the worksite evaluation program, collection of records/accident statistics, safety awards, fire prevention, hazardous waste, and other regulatory programs.
• Coordinates the inspections of environmental conditions and assessment of hazards.
• Evaluates programs for compliance.
• Identify and implement remedial plans for violations or hazards.
• Conduct investigations of incidents involving injury and/or property loss.
• Coordinate with organizational leaders to identify abatement or mitigation strategies.

Major Duties include but not Limited to: This position requires the dedication and commitment of an experienced RN to function in a leadership role, to include but not limited to, supervisor, role model, educator, coordinating the daily flow of patient care and staff development of staff assigned to the CLC unit.

• Ensure delivery of nursing care to veterans in the CLC.
• Acts as Role Model and mentor for all levels of nursing staff.
• Direct patient care as needed.
• Acts as Role Model and mentor for all levels of nursing staff.
• Plans, organizes, directs and control operations relating to Nursing Practice on CLC.
• Collaborate with Physicians and other Clinical department leaders and staff on operations relating to care of the veterans on CLC.
• Completes and approves staff schedules, Time and Leave.
• Monitors appropriate use of supplies.
• Updates policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Completes annual Proficiency Appraisals and competency of staff.
• Ensures that CLC meets/exceeds external surveys standards of care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication skills.
• Proactively plans and interacts with multiple disciplines including but not limited to Dietary, SPS, and Environmental Engineering.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items;
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
• Selects and places correct items on patient trays
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
• Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items
• designated by the menu
• Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary;
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian;
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes;
• Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts;
• Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Provides administrative support to all sections in Medical Service
• Assists in coordinating Medical Service administrative activities and programs
• Provide accurate budget information to leadership for presentation to the budget committee for funding
• Resolves budgetary discrepancies that arise due to changes that occur during the procurement, obligations, and delivery process
• Maintains fee basis control point to include receiving and processing invoices for payment
• Serves as Medical Service liaison to obtain information needed to expedite the processing of requests, data or reports
• Utilizes VISTA programs and CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) to perform duties

HSR seeks individuals to lead the development, refinement, and implementation of VA health systems research portfolios with a particular focus in the following domains:

1. Health informatics/Data Science encompasses big data, virtual/telehealth, and connected care including cutting edge research on advanced methods to extract information from medical records and other data sources; development of predictive analytics to improve clinical care and health system management; computerized decision support to improve clinical decision-making and reduce medical errors; use of technology including smart phone apps to collect and disseminate information to patients, development and testing of innovations in the design and use of health information and virtual health care modalities to improve access to and outcomes of health care for patients.
2. Veteran, provider, and operational partner engagement Science encompasses research on systematic incorporation of end-user input across multiple interested parties (e.g., Veterans, including their families and caregivers, frontline providers, clinical managers and other employees, leaders, policymakers, and community members) to inform all stages of research from inception to dissemination and sustainment. Research examines strategies that optimize Veteran and community engagement to improve Veteran outcomes and Quintuple Aim goals. Research studies seek to develop, test and scale novel strategies to optimize engagement of Veterans, caregivers/families, providers, communities, and other interested parties in the research process, incorporating Veteran-centered outcome and lived experience data.
3. Specific duties include analyzing the needs, strategic plans, and goals of Health system Research and making recommendations for new directions and initiatives; conducting semi-annual scientific merit review meetings; identifying and recruiting VA and non-VA scientists to serve on review committees; evaluating HSR merit reviewed projects recommended for funding and contributing to HSR portfolio management; and providing technical and other expertise based on knowledge of HSR merit review programs and procedures, to colleagues and executive staff.
   

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

The Lead Medical Technologist assigned to Client Services is directly tasked with preparing specimens for transport to external testing facilities to include intra-VISN and commercial labs. In coordination with the Supervisor, recommends, appoints, plans and assigns work, provides advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates. Aids the supervisor with verifying orientation, training and competency assessment of assigned staff, develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals, ensures all staff and affiliate staff are in compliance with accrediting and regulating bodies, and adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level. Also aids in the management of document control, development of performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements. Duties include but not limited to:

• Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management. Assists with preparation of section schedules.
• Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty including preparation and maintenance of records and reports, analysis of testing methodologies, training, instrumentation, and compliance.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge.
• Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of the specialized testing, including the appropriateness of specific tests and takes into consideration the clinical context and usefulness of the test information. Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique or controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists.
• Maintains process control through a multifaceted quality assurance program.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, and provides administrative information. Prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor.
• Researches qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs statistical analysis on quality control, quality assurance monitors, research data.
• Identifies training needs appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed. Provides appropriate training and competency as required.
• Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, AABB, and OSHA. Coordinates Quality Control activities with the Supervisor. Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory department.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serves as the CAFA Director’s representative, fully participating in the planning and program development of user fee costs and activities to support PPQ’s mission, goals, and policies.
• Coordinates with the CAFA Director to provide overall leadership, direction, coordination, and operational accountability for the CAFA division and associated programs.
• Coordinates, develops, and integrates staff functions with other APHIS programs and programs of other federal, state, and foreign agencies and private organizations.
• Represents the CAFA Director in meetings and dealing with outside groups such as Members of Congress, agricultural industry groups, and officials of other government agencies.
• Oversees in-depth analyses of user fee policy and program management issues of importance to APHIS’ mission to protect and serve U.S. agriculture.
• Oversees administration of PPQ’s user fee activity-based cost models; manages the team that designs, develops, operates, and evaluates the user fee cost model and associated regulatory activities.
• Improves program cost tracking, analysis, and financial decision-making.
• Manages financial accounts for appropriate conduct of the assigned program(s) which may or may not involve special appropriations, user fees, reimbursable overtime, or trust funds.
• Leads national budget development for assigned program responsibilities and provides coordination for the Program Planning and Budget Development Process.

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Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12607774-25-HC.

Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to):

• Personal Hygiene Tasks
  • Bathing (or showering) and dressing
  • Oral Care/Denture care
  • Nail Care
  • Shaving and hair care
  • General grooming, including skin care, maintain skin integrity/dressing application and changes as appropriate
  • Bed-making (unoccupied and occupied)
• Positioning and Movement of Patients
  • Maintain body alignment of patients
  • Position and turn patients (proper use of assistive devices)
  • Walking patients (proper use of all assistive devices)
  • Range of motion (ROM) with patients
  • Transfer techniques (lifting, moving, transferring-use of all devices)
• Nutrition and Fluids
  • Provides meal preparation assistance
  • Runs errands, if needed, to get groceries for patients
  • Report to RN any nutritional concerns seen in the home
• Elimination
  • Observing, reporting and recording patient bowel and bladder function
  • Assisting patients with bedpans and urinals
  • Dispose of the patient body wastes appropriately
  • Applies external urinary draining devices (condom catheters)
    • performs standard urinary catheter insertion (foley or straight) and related care as applicable by competency
• Emotional Support
  • Interacts with patients and families, helping them feel comfortable
  • Uses communication skill such as observing, listening, reflection, and identification of non-verbal messages to interact with patients; recognizes communication barriers
• Housekeeping Activities
  • Provides assistance of simple/light housekeeping tasks and simple/light meal preparation
  • May be asked to dust, vacuum, sweep, straighten up, wash dishes, clean the bathroom and kitchen, do laundry, dispose of trash, and change linens
  • Uses cleaning materials and methods that are acceptable to and approved by the Veteran and/or caregiver
  • Returns cleaning materials and equipment to closets or storage and does not leave them around the home
  • Uses standard equipment such as brooms, mops, dusters, and vacuums

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply CBST-12607775-25-HC.
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Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf

Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to):

• Personal Hygiene Tasks
  • Bathing (or showering) and dressing
  • Oral Care/Denture care
  • Nail Care
  • Shaving and hair care
  • General grooming, including skin care, maintain skin integrity/dressing application and changes as appropriate
  • Bed-making (unoccupied and occupied)
• Positioning and Movement of Patients
  • Maintain body alignment of patients
  • Position and turn patients (proper use of assistive devices)
  • Walking patients (proper use of all assistive devices)
  • Range of motion (ROM) with patients
  • Transfer techniques (lifting, moving, transferring-use of all devices)
• Nutrition and Fluids
  • Provides meal preparation assistance
  • Runs errands, if needed, to get groceries for patients
  • Report to RN any nutritional concerns seen in the home
• Elimination
  • Observing, reporting and recording patient bowel and bladder function
  • Assisting patients with bedpans and urinals
  • Dispose of the patient body wastes appropriately
  • Applies external urinary draining devices (condom catheters)
    • performs standard urinary catheter insertion (foley or straight) and related care as applicable by competency
• Emotional Support
  • Interacts with patients and families, helping them feel comfortable
  • Uses communication skill such as observing, listening, reflection, and identification of non-verbal messages to interact with patients; recognizes communication barriers
• Housekeeping Activities
  • Provides assistance of simple/light housekeeping tasks and simple/light meal preparation
  • May be asked to dust, vacuum, sweep, straighten up, wash dishes, clean the bathroom and kitchen, do laundry, dispose of trash, and change linens
  • Uses cleaning materials and methods that are acceptable to and approved by the Veteran and/or caregiver
  • Returns cleaning materials and equipment to closets or storage and does not leave them around the home
  • Uses standard equipment such as brooms, mops, dusters, and vacuums

Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun, and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little Lone Star too. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive and Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact robert.knudsen@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education to Veterans in the Primary Care team setting.
• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals to accomplish patient, service, and medical center goals, promoting and embracing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care, utilizing Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (ICARE) values throughout the clinic.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral.
• Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services.
• Initiate, evaluate, and change orders for medications.
• Follow Performance Measure guidelines, including completion of clinical reminders; access and timeliness standards; prescription order entry, National VA formulary Requirements, and customer service standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to clinic demands, adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities.
• Practice and maintain ethical standards, and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented.

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. The Community Living Center (CLC) Nurse Practitioner works with the interdisciplinary team in caring for Veterans during their stay in the CLC. The APRN will provide direct patient care, as well as coordinate care with consultants for specialty care. The APRN will also provide education on disease process, medications, and care needs to Veterans, families and staff in addition to participate in screening Veterans for CLC admission, tracking outcomes, and monitoring and reporting trends to improve quality of care in the CLC.

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, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area
• Maintains unit schedule
• Grants leave for staff
• Coordinates the provision of care
• Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations
• Leads interdisciplinary problem solving at the area and /or program level
• Mentors less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, and/or students
• Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded.