Total 178 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Tampa, Florida

The duties of this position include but not limited to:

• Starts, stops, and regulates the utilities and their system components.
• Ensures that steam pressure is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for changing charts, receiving fuel oil shipments, monitoring the central liquid oxygen levels, and preparing orders for materials and/or services.
• Provides preventative maintenance according to predetermined routine guidelines on various mechanical equipment and systems.
• Makes decisions based on data trends to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.
• Follows instructions and operating procedures and conveys ideas both orally and in writing.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs system components.
• Resolves emergency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning calls.

• Confirm eligibility status and requirements of patients in order to create appropriate inpatient encounters.
• confirm eligibility for new patient registration.
• Retrieve electronic health information from systems storing medical records as needed for direct inpatient care.
• Coordinate and release medical records with proper authorization.
• Use computer programs to perform admission and disposition functions.
• Utilize automated healthcare systems to research medical documents.

The incumbent serves as a Visual Information Specialist with primary responsibilities in graphic design, audiovisual production, web content, social media, reproduction and desktop publishing for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System and its affiliates. The incumbent is responsible for editing, publishing, and monitoring submissions from facility contributors to ensure their grammatical and structural correctness as well as compliance with Federal, VA and Medical Center mandates, policies and procedures to include 508 compliance. This involves selecting the appropriate format or medium for execution, suggesting collateral for incorporation, designing layout, and converting the result to a finished product suitable for reproduction, and electronic or print distribution. The incumbent also coordinates, analyzes, and reports all visual media production data to the Chief of Medical Media Section.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepares the arrangement or layout for graphic design projects by acquiring enough information about the subject to present it accurately as well as aesthetically.
• Applies a technical knowledge and skill in laying out the work according to the specifications received.
• Meets with the author or project creator to learn the specific informational objectives of the project. Based upon these meetings, makes decisions and determines the most appropriate format and medium based on final reproduction, deadlines, requestor's use, available time and resources.
• Applies substantial subject matter knowledge in order to layout graphics and video products that not only depict but also interpret the meaning or purpose of the subject matter involved.
• Designs visual products such as photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, models, slides, charts, brochures, newsletters, flyers, publications, exhibits, web content, social media content, live or video recorded video or lectures, multimedia computer presentations presented over the WWW, and other means of communication.
• Develops and designs visual products for high level briefings of officials within and outside the organization.
• Plans the technical details of, or produces, aesthetically composed visual products for dissemination by print and/or electronic means.
• May serve as the COR (Contract Officer Representative), OLCR (On-line Certifier), ADPAC (Computer representative), and/or Purchase Card Clerk.
• Produces and edits programs related to the mission of this medical center to include, but is not limited to: video production, broadcasting, video livestreaming, audio recording and photography.
• Performs public relations, commercial and patient video and/or photography.
• Responsible for hosting and maintenance of facility websites.

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient.
• Screen and review immunization records to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups IAW established protocols.
• Perform both administrative and logistical tasks as a member of the healthcare team for the clinic by contributing to maintaining the environment and resources to deliver healthcare.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Evaluating new consults to HBPC team, case management of HBPC patients and supporting the provision of care in the home to a complex population of chronically ill or severely disabled Veterans of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
• The role may support the provision of care by others to the HBPC population, Homemaker/Home Health Aide population.
• perform diverse nursing functions such as significant case management, coordination of patient care, physical assessment, creating care plans.
• Collaborating with HBPC team, veterans and families to create comprehensive, veteran centered SMART goals
• completing primary care clinical reminders.
• teaching in-home patient care to Medical Foster Home and family caregivers.
• drawing lab studies and providing vaccinations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics & Extended Care, or designee.
• This position will require a great deal of driving and very significant case management duties.

• Conduct patient assessments, take patient vital signs, and prepare patients for exams.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop care plans, maintain accurate patient records, and advocate for patients.
• Provide ongoing education to patients regarding respiratory condition management.
• Participate in efficient clinic management to contribute to high quality patient care.

Include but are not limited to:

• Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or program support setting.
• Develops policy and procedure, implement monitoring techniques and provide analysis and trending of outcome data.
• Collaborates with Quality Management to determine mandatory monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of performance measure criteria and goals.
• Assists clinical staff to problem solve barriers to goal achievement and to access resources.
• Assists service chief to collect peer review data, compile into appropriate format and distribute to appropriate personnel and/or services.
• Provides administrative support to ensure customer satisfaction through education of staff and through researching and composing correspondence for service chief such as patient complaints or congressional inquiries.
• Collaborates with patient advocates to resolve issues toward positive outcomes.
• Tracks performance appraisals to ensure they are completed by required due dates.
• Monitors balances of control points and status of projects and recommends reprogramming of funds as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving limited supervision from the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor in directing (1) WL-10 HVAC Equipment Mechanic Leader (5) WG-10 heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment mechanics, (1) WG-10 Maintenance Mechanic, (2) WG-5 A/C Equipment Mechanic helpers, and any temporary personnel which may be authorized.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling of technician assets to have complete coverage of facility ventilation and air conditioning equipment 24 hours per day.
• Ordering all supplies and materials for equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
• Preparing and furnishing to the Chief or Assistant Chief, Facilities Management Service or the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, input on the complete operation and maintenance of all HVAC systems including staffing, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Ensuring that operations, maintenance and repair of all Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating, Electrical, Digital Environmental Controls, including programming of complex computer aided monitoring systems of buildings and facilities will be maintained and recommending solutions in meetings and/or conferences with Engineering, production control, and other personnel involving the initial analysis of long-range work requirements.
• Verifying time and attendance records, planning and establishing leave schedules and authorizing leave for assigned employees.
• Insuring adequate stock of materials and equipment by inventorying and ordering those supplies necessary within the allocated HVAC budget.
• Researching and gathering data on equipment and materials to prepare specifications for ordering supplies, equipment and services required for the HVAC Unit.
• Instructing, directing, training, and planning the activities of and administering personnel actions for all subordinate employees.
• Interpreting specifications, drawings, memos, catalogs, operating manuals, etc., for subordinates. Following up on delayed delivery of materials, equipment repair, defective supplies or other conditions slowing work or which will cause deadlines not to be met.
• Initiating all recommendations for performance awards, as appropriate for all employees under their supervision. Preparing performance plans for all subordinates and preparing annual performance appraisals. Participating in the selection of employees for vacant positions in the Section. Initiating recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates and is responsible for the supervisory evaluation of all employees in the Unit when they apply for promotion or reassignment.
• Will have supervisory responsibility for the HVAC systems journeymen and helpers at this Medical Center. These technicians must be capable of functioning at the journeyman level with little supervision.
• Supervising and training employees regarding varied capacities of the HVAC systems such as duty cycling, start/stop time optimization, auto restart time-of-day scheduling, peak demand limiting, maintenance work order generation, reset application, air delivery equipment optimization, enthalpy optimization, record log keeping of monitoring applications, and alarm status of the multitude of programmable alarm functions throughout the facility.
• Reprogramming the HVAC portion of the energy management system main computer console and separate "stand alone" remote control units with various software updates as they become available from the supplier and economically benefit the Medical Center.
• Establishing an air conditioning systems management program that will meet all requirements of VHA and TJC. This program will consist of at least the following: Identification and inventory of all critical HVAC systems and critical components supporting these systems and a written plan to ensure testing, balancing, and maintenance of the systems so continued operation of the systems will be available at all times.

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

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.

The Nurse Recruiter provides leadership in delivering and improving the processes of recruitment, onboarding, and retention of the nursing workforce. The Nurse Recruiter uses their leadership and expertise of nursing practice, clinical knowledge, and data to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate recruitment and retention efforts of nursing staff.

The Nurse Recruiter provides advance understanding in the effort to identify highly qualified talent for their facilities. Ensures candidates align with the mission of caring for Veterans.

The Duties and Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads and organizes the provision of complex recruitment and retention needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with recruitment and retention standards of practice at the program/service level or beyond.
• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead in planning, decision-making, and evaluating data outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Applies nursing recruitment and retention expertise to lead improvement, with demonstrated outcomes within facility, VISN and national settings.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to implement nurse recruitment and retention plans.
• Utilizes expert knowledge of qualification standards and clinical experience to align nursing workforce candidates with appropriate positions.
• Serves as a liaison by using expert clinical knowledge to facilitate candidate experience and engagement throughout the onboarding process.
• Organizes assigned resources and identifies creative strategies to increase efficiency within recruitment and retention.
• Leads stakeholders in identifying and securing appropriate and available resources to address recruitment and retention needs.
• Enhances knowledge base and practice evaluation, at the expert level, with improved outcomes at the program or the facility level.
• Utilizes expert clinical knowledge in nursing recruitment and retention to lead education initiatives to improve outcomes at and/or beyond the facility.

The duties and responsibilities of the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems) include but are not limited to the following:

• Lifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices to include physical and network support. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of these complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures in resolving highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety. Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments including but not limited to Facilities Management Service (FMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT),Sterile Processing Service (SPS), and Environmental Management Service (EMS). Specific tasks include but are not limited to incoming inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and planning for end of life replacement in conjunction with clinical services.
• Utilizes advanced radiological test equipment including but not limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others.
• Troubleshoots and maintains radiology information systems and interfaces (i.e. HL7, DICOM, TCP/IP) with EHR alongside PACS Administrators, OIT, BESS (Biomedical Information Systems) and other experts.
• Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of advanced imaging or radiological devices involving their interfaces and connections to other medical devices or information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks. Adheres to Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Guidelines inboth pre-procurement and during system implementation, and system management. Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed. Executes VA guidelines when responding to network incident response (due to infection, loss of services or regional and local policy changes).
• As assigned, employee is responsible for lifecycle management of other medical devices and systems such as life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic and life support medical devices and systems.
• Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), American College of Radiology (ACR), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory body requirements, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Documentation of Services guidelines and other organizational requirements. Maintains required medical physicist reports and other device reports for all assigned imaging devices.
• As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels. Uses knowledge of government contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable documentation (6550, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), etc.) and to oversee vendor work. Collaborates with Logistics and Contracting to procure parts and services.
• Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes. Focuses on professional development in all areas of medical technology lifecycle management including technical skills. Knowledge and training is obtained from formal (conference, classes) or informal (magazines, articles, peer training) means. May be required to attend lengthy training as many radiological imaging equipment courses can have a duration greater than one month.
• Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.
• Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.

The Advanced Medical Support Assistants (A-MSAs) assigned to VAMC Orlando, to include it's Outpatient and Community Based Outpatient Clinics, are responsible for performing a variety of technical support duties that facilitate the work of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the medical facility who provide direct patient care.

Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to;

• Develop and maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient interdisciplinary team, VA Medical Centers, and other agencies.
• Work within the team to set team priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.
• Assures all visitors and telephone calls are answered and referred in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Performs scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling of patient appointments and consults.
• Maintains and monitors patient appointment schedules for the clinic and communicates delays to the appropriate staff and patients.
• Analyze situations to determine what decisions can be made or if advise of higher authority is needed.
• Resolves complaints of a local administrative nature and refers other complaints to appropriate authorities.
• Update and verifies patient demographic information.
• Provides information regarding clinic and hospital policies, procedures and locations to patient(s), family members, and staff.
• Maintains patient's confidential records
• Scan and enters information into VISTA, CPRS

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Advanced 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.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality care, increasing access and 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.
• 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.
• Develop appropriate medical management plan for cardiology patients under the supervision of the supervising attending physician.
• Perform procedures including EKGs, exercise stress tests.
• Consult appropriate specialty services when indicated.
• Routinely monitor anticoagulation therapies and adjust therapies as indicated within desired ranges.
• Order inpatient medications on the patient's chart to include verbal orders.
• Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress, to include angiographic studies.
• Provide necessary patient education and apply currently accepted preventative health care measures to our patients and/or their families.
• Start an IV and administer IV fluids and medications when indicated (including pain medications, cardiac medications, and sedatives) after conferring with the supervising physician.
• Facilitate discharge plans and write discharge summaries for assigned inpatients.

• Deal tactfully with other employees to implement revised policies and procedures.
• Build and sustain relationships, resolves conflicts, handles negotiations.
• Continuous support to CFO, Fiscal Staff, Management, Services, VISN, and VACO staff in funds availability, cost projections, salary projections, cost analysis and training in relation to IFCAP, 2237s, 1358s and budget management.
• Performs technical review of financial data and analysis, and interpretation of cost data.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to other Services and/or accounting staff regarding.accounting related aspects of mandated initiatives.
• Interpreting and evaluating federal legislation, regulations, and policies related to accounting and financial policy.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial data systems such as FMS, VSSC, IFCAP, VERA, AACS and PAID and other systems as they are implemented.
• Engages in the development of self and others. Has the ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and must engage in continuous learning and self-development.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for supervised staff which are clearly communicated through the formal employees performance management system.
• Plans and assigns work to accomplished by subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employee.
• Plan and coordination of Budget Briefings, development of the Budget plan and monitoring of budget spending across all the appropriation.
• Responsible for allocation of funds, cost analysis, statistical reports in an effective manner responding to changes in budget plan. Assists and provides advice in construction, activations, Special Funding, equipment, and other areas.
• Oversight/Administration of Employee Travel & Transit Benefit Program responsible to establish processes, guidance, internal controls, reports, and program goals & performance expectations for unit lead/supervisor & staff.

The North Florida/South Georgia Gainesville, FL VA Health Care System is seeking an experienced and dynamic mid-level Physician Assistant (PA). Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. You will practice with clinical oversight, consultation and input by a designated collaborating physician.

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Physician Assistant 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.

Primary duties and responsibilities for all PAs include, but are not limited to:

• Providing care for Veteran patients, sometimes under the review and/or co-signature of a physician
• Performing overall assessment of patients' conditions through history taking, record reviews, physical examinations, etc.
• Diagnosing and developing individualized treatment plan in various clinical settings.
• Writing orders for diagnostic testing including, but not limited to laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, ventilator management, blood and urine tests and any other special testing and studies whenever indicated.
• Prescribing medications and providing education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etc.
• Contributing to the achievement of quality care standards, and actively participates in patient safety initiatives.
• Establishing professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Providing telephone consultation; screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling; and communicating with inpatient multidisciplinary team members, such as pharmacy, dietary, IT, lab, other specialists/providers.
• Must be able to work independently, as allowed by VA policies, with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications.
• Developing meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses.
• Consulting with the physician where appropriate.
• Maintaining continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board.
• Providing patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence.
• Must demonstrate expertise in making medical judgments.