Total 1,371 job vacancies in Temple, Texas

The Registered Nurse, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Completes face to face, telephone, and video assessments to establish nursing diagnoses as needed.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on population specific components.
• Carries out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
• Provides health education and procedural teaching to patients and significant others.
• Performs procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes using effective communication and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medicine per established policies and guidelines.
• Establishes priorities and making ethically-sound decisions to ensure safe patient care.
• Assists the physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes by team collaboration.
• Responds to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in patient's health status.
• Performs diagnostic studies within the scope of nursing practice as ordered by the physician.
• Documents patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals.
• Communicates with veterans and family members regarding veteran's care.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members and other staff.
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to promote positive relationships and communication.
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
• May be responsible for charge nurse duties.
• Manages follow-up care.
• Acts as resource to others.
• Participates in continuing education, achieving/maintaining certification.
• Possess knowledge of unit level quality improvement indicators.
• Applies knowledge and actively participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives. -
• Provides excellent customer service according to ICARE values.
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches in the management of complex patient care.
• Additional duties as assigned such as covering/float to other teams (Teamlet).

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This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of breast imaging examinations including Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), mammography, and extensive knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), VHA certification in mammography, ACR accreditation in mammography, tomography, breast ultrasound, and image guided procedures.

The incumbent will have significant administrative duties, including the performance and documentation of QC required to maintain compliance with all QC and QA requirements as per VHA policy, FDA/MQSA regulations, and ACR standards in mammography, tomography, breast ultrasound, and image guided procedures. The incumbent assists with organizing and managing a comprehensive QA/QC program within the breast imaging section and assisting the department at annual FDA/MQSA inspections. The incumbent works closely with technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum QC, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction. The incumbent assist with ensuring all personal certifications and qualifications are continuously monitored and kept up-to-date as required by the accrediting bodies. This includes personal qualifications, continuing experience, and educational experience required by MQSA for all the breast imaging physicians, technologists, and medical physicists. The incumbent assists with tracking and coordinating annual and semiannual equipment inspections and preventative maintenance with Biomedical Engineering, and reviews and acts upon their recommendations.

Mammography: The incumbent is responsible for the performance of a variety of complex mammography radiographic exams. These include, but are not limited to, screening and diagnostic mammography exams. The incumbent is responsible for the quality and quantity of imaging examinations, and for ensuring proficiency and compliance of staff to all service, facility, and accreditation standards for breast imaging.

Work Schedule: Varies - Possible options include: 7:30am to 4:00pm Please be advised above tour of duty listed is subject to change based on agency needs.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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)
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: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 580-00105-F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Researches and writes the Wing history. Writes the Wing history, emphasizing problems encountered, solutions to these problems, and the Wing's effectiveness in accomplishing its mission.
• Conducts special studies and creates other historical products such as oral histories.
• Provides research and reference services. Provides historical services to meet the needs of the commanders and their staffs, as well as other Air Force and government agencies, Department of Defense, and the public.
• Participates in wartime and contingency operations; deploys to contingency locations. When deployed, collects and safeguards documents concerning contingency operations.

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to assist managers who provide leadership forthe voluntary Education Services Program in support of the Air Force worldwide requirements. Provides technical support for payment of invoices, grades, reimbursements, monitors and evaluates activities within the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), and provides reports directed.

DUTIES:

• Processes and pays school invoices for military tuition using Government Purchase Card (GPC).
• Provides assistance in planning, monitoring, and conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives.
• Processes military tuition assistance, grades and reimbursement actions.
• Participates with senior personnel in conducting routine projects.

Located at the Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC) for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Provides clerical, administrative and technical support for a team of DSCC staff, working independently under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.

Establishes and creates files/records and filing systems for inmate records.

Operates a web-based program designed for designation processes involving U.S. Probation Office (USPO), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Prisons (Capture).

Fields questions from institutions, residential re-entry centers, regional office, Judges, Probation Officers, USMS, inmate families, and the general public regarding sensitive information.

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This specialty modality requires specific knowledgeable of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D and multi-planer reconstructions. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician. This subspecialty requires advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT).

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Technologist meets the requirements set forth in MEDVAMC. BLS Certification is maintained biannually.
• Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to perform examinations of acceptable image quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation for diagnosis and localization purposes.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination.
• Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis extremities, 3D reconstructions, multi-planar reformats, and CT angiographic studies.
• Performs CT exams with the radiographic goal of providing high quality axial imaging, generating the best possible images at the minimal radiation dose necessary to the patient.
• Incumbent will work with the radiologist/physician as a member of the CT team. Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician and the performance of the exam. They must be continuously on the alert for the patient's condition.
• Technologist must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved by optimizing technical factors, using best practices, and complying with radiation safety policies.
• Performs and completes imaging studies within the established processing time guidelines for stat, pre- op, urgent, and routine exams.

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The Accountant provides analysis and technical expertise for accounting matters to the Chief Accountant, Fiscal Officer, and upper management. The incumbent is responsible for the completion of miscellaneous or special assignments from local management as well as VISN and/or VACO financial management.

Provides guidance and assistance to lower graded accountants, accounting interns and technicians in the resolution of complex problems (i.e. making inquiries into the accounting databases, advising on propriety of funds, preparation of accounting adjustments, and review of monthly status reports.), the interpretation of written guidelines, and similar technical matters. The incumbent reviews the most difficult monthly status reports and general ledgers, resolves recurring problems in the reconciliation of reports and insures that internal operating procedures are in compliance with the Internal Control policies.

Coordinates with specialists in other units of the Comptroller and affected health care center services to develop corrective approaches to problem situations. Resolves propriety questions, outstanding ULO balances and coordinates with budget analysts on receiving timely/accurate documents to provide interpretation on preparing accounting documents. Fiscal offices and paying offices are contacted to resolve variances in the payment records and to get information on inactive ULO balances. The account offices coordinate with the incumbent on a monthly basis to resolve report questions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PDHA740-00496-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

The primary purpose of this position is to as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position, to serve as an assistant to the Maintenance Group Commander and as such, reviews policy and assists the Senior ART/Maintenance Group (MXG) Commander in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all activities and operations of the Maintenance Group. Incumbent receives experience, training, and instruction in providing overall staff direction to all Maintenance Group programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In conjunction with the MXG Senior Art/Commander plans, direct, organizes, manages, and provides oversight for activities in the Maintenance Group. Responsible to the Maintenance Group Senior ART/Commander in integrating, and executing all aspects of the assigned maintenance activities/programs within cost, schedule, performance and/or system supportability requirements.
2. Represents the Maintenance Group Commander at a variety of installation and functional area organizational meetings. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other group commanders, representatives and senior staff at Numbered Air Force, HQ AFRC, gaining MAJCOMs, and Air Staff.
3. Ensures effective operation of the aircraft maintenance complex. Make periodic and comprehensive assessment of program through a review of performance indicators, productivity goals and accomplishments, deficiency reports, audit findings, etc.
4. Accomplishes special staff studies, projects and initiatives resulting from legislative and regulatory changes, reengineering efforts, new technology, privatization, program/mission changes, etc. Identifies the need for studies, establishes goals and objectives, and designates working group(s) as needed.

1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Performs Basic Life Support. Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support.

2. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.

3. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.

4. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

5. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Receives all visitors and incoming calls to the Warden.

Screens calls and visitors to determine those requiring the Warden’s attention and referring others to the appropriate department.

Obtains and provides background information through the use of electronic communication or Bureau of Prisons policy to assist in handling those calls that require the Warden’s attention.

Resolves and/or assists in resolving a variety of concerns by staff and/or visitors.

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 is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

As a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-0080-12 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Conducting testing of security and screening equipment (e.g., walk-thru metal detectors, x -ray machines, explosive trace detection units, handheld metal detectors, duress alarms, cameras, intercoms, entry control packages, etc.).
• Conveying complex security requirements and recommendations.
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and carrying out Judicial Security work.

• Provide technical and policy expertise on economics and social science matters for Civil Works water resources and related projects within Southwestern Division (SWD).
• Support, facilitate, and coordinate Civil Works planning program execution mission of the District within the Regional Business Center (RBC).
• Maintain situational awareness of regional and District projects and programs to facilitate sharing of best practices.
• Provide technical oversight and monitors the districts’ quality control programs for planning studies and activities, and related reports developed by other elements (e.g., engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance elements).
• Act or assist as SWD environmental justice coordinator in the monitoring of all Districts' implementation of environmental justice activities and evaluation from initiation studies through construction of the project.
• Identify planning education and training requirements; coordinates development of training with Division and district planning chiefs, HQUSACE, and other Federal agencies.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the management and control of the District's short and long-range budget. Typical work assignments will include:

• Preparing annual administrative budgets and operating plans;
• Analyzing expenditure data to identify variables affecting costs;
• Researching legal, regulatory, program, and budgetary information;
• Developing financial policies to facilitate achievement of program goals and objectives;
• Providing technical advice and assistance in the identification of future resource requirements, and in the planning and development of future budget requirements;
• Planning work to be accomplished and setting priorities;
• Assigning work to employees based on consideration of the capabilities of the subordinates and the difficulty of the work;
• Counseling subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolving informal complaints.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the management and control of the District's short and long-range budget. Typical work assignments will include:

• Preparing annual administrative budgets and operating plans;
• Analyzing expenditure data to identify variables affecting costs;
• Researching legal, regulatory, program, and budgetary information;
• Developing financial policies to facilitate achievement of program goals and objectives;
• Providing technical advice and assistance in the identification of future resource requirements, and in the planning and development of future budget requirements;
• Planning work to be accomplished and setting priorities.
• Assigning work to employees based on consideration of the capabilities of the subordinates and the difficulty of the work.
• Counseling subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolving informal complaints.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for reviewing the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Applying comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
• Reviewing clinical documentation and providing education to clinical staff on both inpatient and outpatient episodes of care including admissions and discharges, observation, emergency department/urgent care, and clinic visits.
• Preparing and conducting provider education on documentation processes in the health record to include the impact of documentation on coding, workload, quality measures, reimbursement, and funding.
• Providing education to providers on the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record, appropriate code selection of Evaluation and Management (E/M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and ensuring documentation supports the codes selected to the highest degree of specificity.
• Adhering to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or evaluation and management (E/M) code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
• Reviewing VERA input on missed opportunities in provider documentation identified by the VERA coordinator and coordinate provider documentation education with the VERA coordinator.
• Ensuring documentation supports codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.
• Monitoring ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC.
• Timely compliance with coding changes is crucial to the accuracy of the facility database as well as all cost recovery programs.
• Assisting facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided; providing technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature and proper sequencing.
• Ensuring provider documentation is complete and supporting the diagnoses and procedures coded.
• Directly consulting with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data.
• Reporting incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record.
• Using a variety of computer applications in day-to-day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
• Developing and conducting seminars, workshops, short courses, informational briefings and conferences concerned with health record documentation, educational and functional training requirements to ensure program objectives are met for clinical and Health Information Management (HIM) staff.
• Analyzing situations or processes and recommending improvements or changes in documentation as deemed necessary.
• Assisting in writing coding protocol/policies which will reflect the required changes to enhance revenue through improved documentation.