Total 366 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Sheppard AFB, Texas

The Operating Room RN applies the nursing process (assessments, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to systems or processes at the unit/teamwork group level to improve care.
The Operating Room RN will be responsible for acquiring knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in your area of practice and participate in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance.
RN duties will require you to intervene when untoward or unsafe changes occur the surgical suite. Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills consistent with a fast-paced High Reliability and Just Culture environment
Performs pre- and post-procedure nursing assessments, patient education and to include side effects of medications and what to expect.
Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patient's condition and respond appropriately in providing nursing interventions in the management of surgical and medical complications and initiate nursing actions to prevent and/or intervene in life threatening emergencies.
Ensure accurate and timely OR count.
Provides safe methods of patient transfer/transport by assessment of patient needs, selection of appropriate methods and personnel and the provision for the emotional needs of the patient/family during transport.
Provides psychosocial support, while identifying the patient and ensuring that the patient and planned surgical intervention and operative site correspond.
Responsible for reducing the potential for patient infection by the application of principles of aseptic techniques and the direction and supervision of the health care team in the operating room.
Accomplishes ongoing patient, situational and environmental assessments, prioritizes, procures and coordinates supplies and equipment.
The incumbent assesses, prioritizes and intervenes in the peri-operative arena to prevent life threatening situations, and provides life support activities in an emergency by executing appropriate actions and/or providing direction/assistance to healthcare team members.
Provides safe methods of patient transfer and transport by assessment of patient needs, selection of appropriate methods and personnel and the provision for the emotional needs of the patient and family during transport.
Required to cross-cover and scrub for OR cases.Is flexible and adaptable to the work environment are necessary to perform the required duties.
You may be required to rotate to other units/duties as needed to include Charge Nurse, Preceptor, etc.
May be required work weekends.

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: 6:30AM-3PM; 9:30AM-6PM; Call Shift: 11:30AM-8PM Rotating Weekend Call 7AM-7AM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the Bargaining unit.

• Serves as an End User Device Services Coordinator for the Lifecycle Management Services (LCMS) Branch.
• Provides guidance and enterprise level strategies, programs, and policies to enterprise IT systems hardware and technical refresh.
• Oversees and monitors contractor performance through surveillance plans. Identifies performance issues to the Contracting Officer.
• Designs, manages, and executes Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with DoD organizations and Federal partners for enterprise EUD refresh and maintenance services.
• Prepares reports and related correspondence in accordance with Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency instructions.
• Conducts in-depth financial reviews to analyze operational and sustainment costs to measure achievement of service delivery objectives, identify resource shortfalls, and recommending reallocation strategies.

• Fill prescriptions for the full range of pharmaceuticals to include controlled drugs.
• Determine type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with pharmacy standing operating procedures.
• Maintain pharmacy records, files, and administrative reports on drugs, adverse reactions, patient allergies, errors, inventory, transactions, and provider/patient files.
• Communicate with patients on proper use of medication and to obtain medication history.
• Advise prescriber or pharmacist on issues or problems with dosing, interactions, side effects, or instructions.
• Operate pharmacy equipment to fill and label prescriptions.
• Conduct maintenance on pharmacy equipment to avoid malfunctions.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and other supplies utilizing appropriate stock storage, conditions, and procedures.

• Direct the medical readiness mobility activities of the medical treatment facility.
• Operate as the medical treatment facility Anti-terrorism/Force Protection officer, providing oversight of readiness programs, supply and equipment.
• Assist the medical control center with medical counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response and deployment actions regarding medical clinic personnel and requirements to support medical deployment.
• Plan and assign work for the readiness office, set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules.
• Author the medical contingency response plan, to support war and peace time mission accomplishments along with exercise capabilities.

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Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm(Monday to Friday)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: Adhoc-Available-(Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• patient medical assessment (ie. medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal charting and assessment),
• disease and treatment management recommendations,
• denture care,
• scaling, root planing, and curettage,
• radiograph/image acquisition & interpretation,
• patient education (ie. post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries & perio disease prevention, behavior management),
• management of stable medically compromised patients - including risk factors,
• instrument sharpening and sterilization,
• inter-service communication - warm hand offs,
• aid in access to care by entering leave into VATAS,
• creating LEAFs for clinic closure/opening requests in a timely manner,
• customer assistance/service recovery,
• set up operatory and cleaning dental unit,
• perform full mouth probing,
• clean dental prosthesis - fixed and removable,
• patient referrals,
• desensitizing and sealant material application,
• fluoride carrier tray impressions,
• administration of topical anesthetic agents,
• scheduling appointments and filling scheduling gaps,
• administers anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide if licensed to do so.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Travel: You may be expected to travel for this position to local clinics for patient care coverage as needed.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Receives, stores and ships bin and bulk supplies, materials and equipment;
• Prepares shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated inventory systems;
• Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan;
• Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;
• Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products;
• Participates in conducting inventory of stock on hand and communicates discrepancies;
• Ensures products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers;
• Load and unload shipments from trucks and other material conveyances;
• Makes off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight of less than 4500 pounds;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet and larger Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing and patient -driven holistic care plan for life.
- Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals.
- Follows the patient's personalized health care plan as designated by the patient and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care
- Triages and applies a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems.
- Time management skills and excellent communication skills which enhance the nurse's ability to effectively work with others to facilitate the day-to-day mission of the clinic.
- Patients are to be triaged in a timely manner within 45 minutes of check in time and appointment is to be completed within 30 minutes.
- Provides indirect patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; serves as clinical resource expert; and functions as an educator for the team and patient.
- Functions as a systems coordinator; monitors progress and intervenes as necessary to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within anticipated timeframes. Monitors progress along clinical pathways, analyzes variations and initiates appropriate actions.
- Is a role model in the provision of excellent customer service.
- Reviews Message Manager and assist Team to address/complete pending alerts communicated throughout tour of duty to facilitate care and address needs of the caller within 48 hours.
- Completes and documents Nursing Notes in CPRS, as applicable, in a timely manner and closes the Encounter Notes for patients not seen by a provider. Notes will be closed by the end of tour of duty daily. Areas to be addressed include: Encounters: reasons for visit-Service Connection; Primary assignment-Service connected conditions under the Diagnosis tab; Procedures, ACSC conditions, etc.
- Completes all clinical reminders that may be completed by the RN or LVN prior to the due date.
- Provides Care Management to patients with Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) including reviewing the patient record, decide if the patient needs more in-depth education (formal and/or informal); nursing visits and/or telephone calls between provider visits to assist in care management. Collaborates with the High Risk Care Coordinators, Home Telehealth, social work, and/or dieticians for referrals and care management.
- Complete the Blood Glucose meter check daily, as applicable. After completing quality check, if applicable, and entering correct patient information for testing.
- Completes and documents secure messaging within 72 hours. Surrogate is identified at all times. Escalation of secure messaging must be maintained at 10% or less.

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

• Develops and recommends performance management program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in implementation of performance planning, appraisal and incentive systems.
• Provides technical advice and guidance on funding requirements.
• Provide analysis regarding aspects of financial management systems.
• Apply statutory regulatory policies, procedures, standards, and principles for use in budget preparations and operations.
• Provides funding audit trails detailing cost estimates.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• patient medical assessment (ie. medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal charting and assessment),
• disease and treatment management recommendations,
• denture care,
• scaling, root planing, and curettage,
• radiograph/image acquisition & interpretation,
• patient education (ie. post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries & perio disease prevention, behavior management),
• management of stable medically compromised patients - including risk factors,
• instrument sharpening and sterilization,
• inter-service communication - warm hand offs,
• aid in access to care by entering leave into VATAS,
• creating LEAFs for clinic closure/opening requests in a timely manner,
• customer assistance/service recovery,
• set up operatory and cleaning dental unit,
• perform full mouth probing,
• clean dental prosthesis - fixed and removable,
• patient referrals,
• desensitizing and sealant material application,
• fluoride carrier tray impressions,
• administration of topical anesthetic agents,
• scheduling appointments and filling scheduling gaps,
• administers anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide if licensed to do so.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Travel: You may be expected to travel for this position to local clinics for patient care coverage as needed.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (6 hours), Repeated bending (2-4 hours), Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement (Far Vision: 20/30), Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), Emotional and Mental Stability, Sit for extended periods, Performs Independently, Cognitive Stability

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of accounting duties involving FMS and CASCA accounting that includes obligating, disbursement and costing functions.
• Receives, analyzes, obligates and records all source documents pertaining to construction (CASCA) appropriations, medical care appropriation, General Post Fund (GPF), Compensated Work Therapy (CVVT), Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR), etc.
• Reviews documents for validation, budget availability, completeness and correctness of accounting data.
• Establishes undelivered orders and determines what dollar amounts are to be accrued.
• Receives and analyzes documentation selecting correct general ledger entries for accounting input.
• Maintains subsidiary ledger and reconciles to control accounts.
• Prepares miscellaneous accounting reports i.e., project reports, GPF report, accounts receivable, etc.
• Prepares various journal vouchers, standard vouchers and expenditure transfers.

Responsible for performing all clinical laboratory testing in a Federal Bureau of Prison correctional facility. Will function as a generalist performing testing in all disciplines of the clinical laboratory including hematology, blood bank, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry and specimen collection.

The nature of the work demands an advanced thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences as they relate to the performance of laboratory analysis on human blood, tissues and body fluids. A specialized knowledge of clinical correlation which relates laboratory test data to human physiology, a broad knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies, laboratory equipment/ instrumentation maintenance and quality assurance procedures is required.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

The Acute Critical Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner practices as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission. The Acute Critical Care CNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

The Acute Critical Care CNP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and
certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this
position. The CNP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by
their position.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position
- Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
- Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
- Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
- Orders and interprets diagnostic studies
- Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services
- Provides education to patients and their families
- Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 to 4:00 pm
Telework:
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Major duties include, but not limited to:

• Work independently without supervision, performing 2-D ultrasound examinations of the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, scrotum, and extremities by the proper selection and manipulation of ultrasound transducers and appropriate adjustments of a variety of ultrasound parameters.
• Utilize pulse-wave, color-flow or power Doppler technique during the evaluation of vascular structures, when appropriate.
• Assist in the performance of ultrasound guided core needle biopsy or fine needle aspiration procedures.
• Understand the proper use of all ultrasound equipment and be able to operate the equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Follow established hospital and service procedures for confirming patient identification and correct patient examination.
• Select appropriate ultrasound machine setup parameters depending on the specific organ system being interrogated.
• Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the proper position for examination.
• Appropriately assess the patient for any pain during the procedure and provides this information to the attending radiologist in a timely manner.
• Select an appropriate transducer and adjust all equipment parameters according to the organ system being imaged and patient body habitus.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned service areas.
• The equipment used is a very sophisticated gray scale real time digital diagnostic ultrasound system with color flow doppler and power doppler. The coordination of the manipulation of the transducer and the digital converter must be precise if the optimum shades of gray and color doppler are obtained on the sonogram.
• Standard operating procedure covers the basic ultrasonic examination. However, the technician must use judgment to deviate from standard procedures to compensate for patient injuries, illness or physical disabilities in accordance with established precedent.
• The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.

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The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant position serves as the direct line supervisor for the Lead Medical Support Assistant(s) and all Medical Support Assistant staff and is a foundational role within the VHA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The primary duties of the Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (SMSA) may include but are not limited to:

• Planning and directing programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and has full supervisory responsibility for supervising at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor.
• Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met.
• Evaluating new products, equipment, and systems in order to make recommendations for improved operations.
• Assisting with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.
• Ensuring that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to the appropriate department for scanning.
• Participating in the daily teamlet huddles and weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Utilizing knowledge of VA regulations, Systems Redesign Principles, local Medical Center Memoranda/policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Extracting and analyzing data in order to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management.
• Providing information about VA Medical Care Cost Recovery Program to patients regarding insurance data collection and revenue collection.
• Compiling readily available data from prescribed sources; knowledge of the organization to search records, files, or electronic data banks to locate information needed, and to verify information given.
• Applying policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect workload data.
• Providing supervisory medical administrative support to one or more outpatient clinics and is an integral member of the outpatient clinic team to effectively carry out day-to-day administrative operations of the clinic.
• Assuring accurate appointment management and the coordination of all administrative information between the professional staff and the patient.
• Assuring appointment schedules are maintained by MSA staff for one or more outpatient clinics.
• Updating and verifying demographic information, scheduling appointments, collecting insurance information, data entry, administratively managing consultation requests and the electronic waiting list, and notifying the patient of his/her scheduled appointment.
• Orienting medical staff to basic administrative policies and procedures dealing with outpatient scheduling and other administrative topic.
• Providing administrative support to Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, and other administrative and professional staff throughout the Service area.
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments for diagnostic testing, and consultative appointments for many clinical services.
• Conducting individual quality assurance/process improvement checks/studies.
• Assisting staff with a variety of clerical duties in one or more outpatient clinics that provide a variety of medical services.