Total 150 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in AV. 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE Y M. ESCOBEDO, FRACC. SAN ANTONIO CIUDAD CUAUHTEMOC

The ED RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities:

• Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care & peer accountability for practice, including access to care & discharge planning. Uses advance clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, & evaluating outcomes.
• Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assignment of roles & responsibilities.
• Systematically evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise. Guides, develops, & supports staff from a leadership perspective.
• Uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence, & practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.
• Participates in orientation, unit-based in-services, & mandatory education activities in a self-directed manner.
• Evaluates unit performance as measured against The Joint Commission standards and takes action to correct deficits to ensure compliance as part of continued readiness.
• Supports and encourages others to read and correctly interpret medical center & service-level policies and procedures.
• Assumes leadership role in identifying policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, & protocols requiring review or revision.
• Applies and directs others to apply infection control measures appropriately in delivering care.
• Identifies and analyzes systems problems which effect/impede patient care & initiates their resolution.
• Provides leadership in coordinating patient care & collaborating with other disciplines/departments to achieve patient care outcome.
• Performs procedures or seeks help when needed, such as phlebotomy, IV insertion, 12 lead ECG, blood transfusions, urinary catheter insertion & care.
• Administers medications as ordered by physicians.
• Performs Point of Care laboratory testing, including glucometer, ISTAT, & urine hCG.
• Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care. Reports equipment in need of repair.
• Takes and records vital signs. Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition & responds appropriately.
• Makes assignments and directs activities of other unit staff, (RNs, LVNs/LPNs, students, MSAs, other team members).
• Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice & seeks assistance as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of patient condition, screenings, & response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed
• Triages patients using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) & initiates established protocols.
• Provides leadership in establishing goals, evaluating the plan of care, & in discharge planning.
• Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate Updates plan of care with assistance as needed. 25. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference, & readiness to learn.
• Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients & families in basic health teaching & discharge planning.
• Documents the nursing process.
• Evaluates & documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
• Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses.
• Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) or currently used electronic medical record, Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), Bed Management System (BMS), and the Emergency Department Integrated Software (EDIS) per policy.
• Assigns patient care responsibilities based upon triage level, patient care needs, & competencies of staff.
• Functions as charge nurse/team leader in providing direction to staff in meeting patient care needs.
• Participates in hospital wide committees, workgroups, or councils to improve patient outcomes & organizational/departmental measures.
• Follows-up to ensure that assigned delegated tasks are completed by team member
• Responds to emergencies as a member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue Team.
• Utilizes all available safe patient handling equipment.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, gurney, & electric emergency vehicle.
• Performs other Duties as assigned.

You will serve as a clinical diagnostic radiologist. You will provide interpretive and patient care services within the scope of a clinical diagnostic radiologist and will have responsibilities in other areas such as education. You must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide all applicable diagnostic imaging services. May perform non- endovascular procedures if qualified and privileged to do so. Must possess sufficient computer skills necessary to work with advanced electronic medical record, PACS and voice recognition systems. The majority of the time will be devoted to clinical care with sufficient time for administrative duties as assigned by the Chief, Imaging Service.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified individual
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov 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
Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Available; Regularly teleworks 1 or 2 days a pay period
Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position.

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until the closing date. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.

• Serve and protect Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors and others who frequent VA facilities.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment.
• Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events.
• Providing training and education to Veterans Health Administration Police Officers.
• Conducts classroom lectures, presentations and skills demonstrations.
• Develops, presents, delivers, and coordinates for training programs.
• Prepares lesson plans and training material for class participants.
• Modifies training curriculum as needed.
• Establishes and maintains statistical database of training requirements, schedules, rosters, training records and training results.
• Conducts research to assess training needs and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will assist management in formulating and preparing safety program policy statements, standards, guides, and similar materials applicable to the organization.
• You will advise management on their legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthful worksite for employees.
• You will conduct risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards related to a work process.
• You will implement safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes or conditions found.
• You will investigate workplaces, facilities, and operation mishaps by obtaining statements from witnesses or taking photographs of mishap scene.
• You will prepare reports of inspections and evaluations to identify safety and program deficiencies requiring correction and improvement.
• You will implement solutions using negotiation, conflict resolution, or leadership skills to obtain results that support organizational or mission requirements.

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Major Duties:
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• Perform nursing care with greater judgment and less supervision
• Administer medications and perform nursing tasks as per established policies
• Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans
• Identify and report changes in patient condition
• Provide patient education and assist in coordinating resources
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe environment
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Supervise nursing care provided by other LVNs or unlicensed personnel

• Provide a full range of practical nursing care with general supervision
• Administer medications and document patient responses
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and treatments
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to safety protocols
• Supervise and train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Assistants
• Participate in the development of patient care plans

• Perform all nursing duties with technical proficiency and general supervision
• Carry out complex nursing procedures with minimal guidance
• Recognize, report, and document patient condition changes
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments
• Identify and respond to urgent or emergent patient care situations
• Educate and train less experienced staff and serve as a preceptor
• Establish positive relationships with patients and families
• Participate in and contribute to patient care planning and delivery

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Incumbent will he required to perform all aspects of MRI.
• Monitor patient during all phases of the examination, removing the patient from the influence of the magnetic field upon completion of the data acquisition.
• Coordinate with the radiologist to determine the most ideal pulse sequences and other parameters necessary to accomplish a highly quality examination.
• Program all technical factors by integrating computer console and choose the most effective coil for producing the correct signal.
• Record all computer and scanning data on film and/or optical disc.
• Maintains all monitoring data pertinent to patient and equipment information and usage.
• Performs and maintaining a monitoring system for quality assurance purposes and complies with FDA Safety Standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to these persons entering the environment of the 5 gauss magnetic field.
• Assist manufacturer representative and biomedical engineers in the calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions and all equipment associated with the MRI unit.
• Schedule, register, and status track all exams utilizing VISTA (Radiology Package).
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Ensure that all images are sent to VISTA/RAD upon completion of examination.
• Reports all equipment problems to Supervisory Diagnostic Technologist or Chief Technologist.
• Proactively identifies administrative, clinical or mechanical problems and defines solutions thereof.
• Treats patients and visitors with courtesy and respect.
• Performs assigned duties with no supervision during irregular hours to ensure adequate patient examinations.
• Advises the Radiologist of examinations which require immediate attention while the patient is still undergoing the examination.
• Responsible for setting up and positioning patients, provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, and operates the equipment.
• Monitors the examination by checking computations, performances and results of the selected parameters to obtain the best diagnostic computer data and images.
• Performs clinical analysis of data recorded by the computer and records the computer data on film, magnetic tape and printer plotter paper.
• Performs technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer, disk drives, console, imaging devices, etc.
• Uses computer programs with competence, and establishes and monitors quality control programs.
• Coordinates daily schedule and consults with hospital physicians, clinical and administrative personnel pertaining to the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations.
• Assists in preparation of manuals, and assists in devising modifying procedures as necessary.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides health coaching to individuals or groups in outpatient and inpatient settings using multiple formats (face-to-face, telephone, virtual, etc.) to increase/promote a positive lifestyle, habits, and behaviors.
• Support Veterans in fostering internal strengths and external resources to develop self-directed strategies for personalized, sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively manage chronic disease.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff and teams throughout the VA health care system in a Veteran-centered process to facilitate and empower Veterans to develop and achieve self-determining goals related to health and well-being that align with what matters most and their mission, aspiration, or purpose (MAP).
• Utilizes motivational interviewing, coaching theories, and coaching techniques to assist clients in accomplishing their action steps and goals.
• Provides education around health and wellness coaching services, evidence, and research.
• Utilizes a coaching process model that aligns with NBHWC standards.
• Ensures Veterans are informed of what to expect when engaging in coaching.
• Connects Veterans with well-being services when they are in service of the Veteran's self-identified wellness goals.
• Documents coaching encounters in alignment with local and national guidance.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information, and if needed will contact the clinician and/or clinic that made the request for clarification and may recommend a more appropriate exam to order.
• Determine what views and technique to use based on this information for maximum diagnostic effectiveness.
• Make an independent decision to take additional views or alter the technique to achieve the goal before the patient leaves the department.
• Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as the Angiographic and CT equipment, Digital Fluoroscopy, Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations, PACS viewing stations, WEBPACS desk top viewing software, and hospital computer systems such as VISTA and CPRS.
• Performs computed tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest and body with and without the use of contrast materials including CT guided biopsy studies of muscular skeletal system, neuro systems, lung, liver, kidney and other soft tissue sampling, abscess drainages, microwave or cryoablation studies requiring localization of wand placement, cardiac, biopsy, interventional procedures and peripheral vascular examinations.
• The technologist must be able to work in a surgical type environment where a sterile field must be maintained and will maintain the assigned room with adequate levels of medical and emergency supplies needed for optimal patient care and efficiency and maintain cleanliness.
• Supervises and trains rotating X-ray and computerized tomography students and new technologists in CT and Angio/Interventional sections. Supervises and trains new staff and volunteers working within the CT and Angio/Interventional sections of Radiology. Communicates effectively with medical support assistants regarding patient care and scheduling for CT section and for studies scheduled for Angio/Interventional not covered by nursing.
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined wall and collimation

Lead/training duties and responsibilities include:

• Leads the activities of the production and service areas;
• Provides on-the-job, formal and informal training to lower graded food service works and documents training;
• Reviews daily work assignments and makes adjustments accordingly;
• Communicates instructions and information to employees concerning work to be accomplished;
• Relays any problems and/or events to supervisors and managers;
• Trains food service staff in safe food handling practices;
• Utilizes approved training programs and various training media;
• Completes safety and sanitation inspection checks;
• Ensures food production and service areas are properly set up;
• Performs final check of trays for proper temperature and accuracy as indicated on tray ticket;
• Observes work performance of employees and provides feedback to supervisors;
• Participates in performance improvement programs and documents quality improvement data;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Sets up tray line station with correct supplies and food items;
• Serves food, cafeteria style;
• Breaks down and cleans assigned station;
• Sets up dining room tables for service;
• Prepares individual and bulk nourishments and supplemental foods/beverages;
• Determines the quantities of ingredients needed;
• Makes conversions between the metric system to standard system;
• Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks throughout food service areas;
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation areas;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will serve as staff advisor for Navy Medicine Total Force training and education policies, programs, and practices.
• You will provide headquarters oversight, study and analysis for Navy Medicine education and training policy and guidance.
• You will perform duties for corporate level Navy medicine education and training initiatives requiring thorough research, analysis, coordination, data synthesis and executive level correspondence.
• You will act in lieu of the Director (assume the Director's authorities and responsibilities) in the absence of the Director.
• You will make recommendations for the revision or development of new policies or regulatory guidance to resolve policy issues.
• You will advise the Director Education and Training on designated Navy Medicine education and training issues related to total force management.
• You will serve as a headquarters education and training program advisor ensuring efficient use of education and training resources.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the personnel management program for the organization, performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements.
• Performs the full range of personnel management and administration of the service with varied functions and activities.
• Acts as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel related matters.
• Provides advice and assistance to managers and staff concerning Federal and agency personnel processes and procedures.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets incoming requests, recommends appropriate action, or suggests appropriate alternatives based on knowledge of internal operations, agency personnel policies, budgetary constraints, and work priorities.
• Provides for the budgeting and financial management for the organization including budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting.
• Manages budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses involving different funding sources.
• Manages procurement and contracting for the organization. This may include preparing procurement requests, evaluating proposals for work, acting as a COTR for procurements, and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records.
• The incumbent supervises and oversees a variety of administrative programs relating to the business functions of both the clinical, non-clinical, and research sections of the Radiology Service.
• Performs budget execution functions to ensure that expenditures are consistent with budget formulation plans as the fiscal year progresses.
• Directs administrative support services to the Staff Radiologists, Chief Radiology Administrator, Business Manager and Line-Chiefs, to ensure that inquiries, correspondence, and actions for the area of responsibility are addressed appropriately.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Professional and administrative management.
• Budgetary oversight.
• Supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians.
• Managing people.
• Workload assignment/distribution.
• Maintaining effective interdepartmental relations.
• Cooperates with other services.
• Developing performance standards.
• Evaluating staff performance.
• Assuring compliance with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
• Designing and implementing orientation and training programs for staff.
• Developing and maintaining systems to monitor the performance of staff activities.
• Developing area-specific policies and procedures.
• Prescription processing/dispensing.
• Managing controlled substance distribution and accountability.
• Consultation/counseling.
• Telehealth Care.
• Pharmacy Inventory/Supply Management.
• Time/attendance management/monitoring.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Professional and administrative management.
• Budgetary oversight.
• Supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians.
• Managing people.
• Workload assignment/distribution.
• Maintaining effective interdepartmental relations.
• Cooperates with other services.
• Developing performance standards.
• Evaluating staff performance.
• Assuring compliance with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
• Designing and implementing orientation and training programs for staff.
• Developing and maintaining systems to monitor the performance of staff activities.
• Developing area-specific policies and procedures.
• Prescription processing/dispensing.
• Managing controlled substance distribution and accountability.
• Consultation/counseling.
• Telehealth Care.
• Pharmacy Inventory/Supply Management.
• Time/attendance management/monitoring.

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Major Duties:

• Navigate & utilize VistA, CPRS, & any other patient databases necessary to perform the job.
• Establish patient eligibility status & provider prescriber authority & enter new providers into the system.
• Use medical terminology & common abbreviates to accurately interpret prescriptions.
• Interpret prescriptions & other orders to determine proper disposition.
• Perform a full administrative & technical review of the patient's medication & computer profile, to ensure the most current prescriptions are being processed, checking for remaining authorized refills, & checking for frequency.
• Enter correct medication, strength, dosage form, & quantity into patient's profile.
• Process refills for mail or window pick-up.
• Use knowledge of drug & medication brand names, generic names, general & special storage requirements, expiration date requirements, manufacturer sources, dosage forms, basic pharmaceutical calculations, applicable systems of weights & measures & medical terminology to interpret providers' orders & verify correct drug, dosage form, strength & dose, is distributed.
• Use knowledge of drug use & dosage forms to assist the pharmacist in solving potential drug related problems.
• Prepare prescription order by verifying the correct patient, the label, selecting the proper medication, selecting the correct strength, counting/pouring the intended quantity, packing the medication appropriately, & completing all necessary filling documentation.
• Communicate medication errors, adverse advents, allergies, non-formulary, restricted status & any other medication order related problems for clarification to the pharmacist &/or supervisor.
• Fill on-demand clinic request for hospital ward or clinic stock.
• Inventory & restock hospital pharmacy code blue crash carts/kits & other specialty emergency kits.
• Operate & maintain automated prepacking device to prepack unit dosage forms to restock ADCs.
• Interpret IV (ie., admixtures, piggybacks, syringes, TPNs etc.) medication order request by selecting , measuring, & mixing appropriate ingredients safely & aseptically, inspecting the final product for accuracy, labeling the product, in accordance with facility standing operating procedures (SOPs) & delivering the product after final verification by a pharmacist.
• Prepare all sterile compounding using aseptic technique.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities non-hazardous cleanroom in accordance with the facilities cleaning SOPs.
• Perform compounding of approved pharmaceuticals according to the facilities SOPs.
• Navigate basic automation package functions.
• Clean, maintenance & troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Fill automation canisters with medications & input information necessary to allow an audit trail of medications.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, directives, policies & procedures for the dispensing, storage, transfer, inventory & accountability of controlled substances.
• Prepare & fill outpatient pharmacy orders for controlled substances.
• Package prescription medications for dispensation.
• Check postage for proper name & address.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics.
• Assure all medications are stored appropriately with attention to rotation of stock & complying with all laws & station policies.
• Remove expired medications from stock & follow facility policy & procedures for disposal.
• Perform ward inspections as assigned.
• Complete mandatory training as required by local, VISN, & national mandates within established timeframes to maintain licensure.
• Receives phone calls in a tactful & helpful manner to employees, volunteers, & patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact susan.bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

The Critical Care Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• Providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.
• Directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
• Demonstrating leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Providing direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems, regardless of the setting for nursing care.
• Providing high intensity care and vigilance, while refining assessment skills and blending in data obtained from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology.
• Evaluating practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence.
• Providing peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.
• Fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
• Contributing professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
• Supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Sharing educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care.
• Participating in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
• This registered nurse has experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform, integrating theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking skills, and exhibits a robust technically skilled practice.