Total 59 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Keesler AFB, Mississippi

• Provide professional nursing care through the delivery, management, and coordination of care and services in a clinic setting through face-to-face encounters or via telehealth/virtual nursing.
• Manage acute and episodic healthcare concerns, health maintenance and promotion, disease prevention and management, patient education, case management, and coordination of care for patients throughout the healthcare system.
• Make independent nursing diagnoses by analyzing assessment data to determine patient care needs, i.e., preventive services, health promotion, health maintenance, or health-related problems or issues.
• Obtain and screen radiology, laboratory, and pathology study results, notifying the credentialed provider of abnormal results.
• Document all nursing care and services in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Perform medication administration via various routes (e.g., oral, optic, ophthalmic, rectal, vaginal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, topical, etc.).
• Provide health education/coaching to patients, significant others, and/or family members/caregivers.
• Participate in continuing education programs and engage in evidence-based improvement projects to update and/or maintain skills and advance clinical practice.
• Orient, train and mentor civilian, military, and/or contract personnel.

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply to announcement # CBST-12590995-25-DAY. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: CBST-12508484-24-CG. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• All surgical, autopsy and biopsy specimens are submitted to the Histopathology Department where the incumbent records and prepares the specimens for gross examination by the pathologist.
• Must recognize and identify as to type and origin, pieces of wet tissue and to select those which will demonstrate the lesion known or suspected to be present.
• Will correctly and appropriately describe surgical specimens, grossly sectioning them if necessary, and submitting them, entirely if small enough or representative portions of common specimens, for routine histopathological processing.
• Incumbent coverslips slides using mounting medium.
• The incumbent prepares such complicated specimens as minute biopsies obtained by bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, cystoscopy, peritoneoscopy and mediastinoscopy.
• Incumbent must apply to the total procedure the comprehensive knowledge necessary to recognize significant deviations in test patterns and, when applicable, recommend additional and/or new tests.
• Assists pathologist with post-mortem examinations.
• Must keep records of processed work in an orderly manner, which will allow accessed work to be easily retrievable.
• Maintains and calibrates the equipment necessary for the processing, preparation and staining of tissue specimens.
• Maintains and affixes labels designating chemical hazards, stores, and categorizes chemicals received into inventory.
• Incumbent is responsible for maintaining inventories of supplies and reagents and preparing and using the most cost-effective methods of providing such supplies and reagents for use within the department.
• The incumbent cuts, stains and mounts for immediate examination by the pathologist while the surgeon waits for the report.
• Incumbent prepares fresh stain and selects and obtains the control tissues.
• At times the incumbent must assume the responsibility of introducing a new stain, mastering the technique and/or experimenting with the method to produce a satisfactory result.
• Incumbent will research, investigate, and implement complicated immunohistochemical stains and introduce their utilization, at the direction of the pathologists, to the armamentarium of the facility's pathology department.
• Incumbent's responsibilities include the receiving of specimens for diagnostic cytology and cytology processing.
• Works with the pathologist to present to the Chief P&LMS, future plans for attainment of goals of this section regarding personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Assists medical photographer with preparation of tissues for photographic study. In the absence of the medical photographer, incumbent may perform the duties of photographing of gross and microscopic tissues.
• Technician must be able to assist in the preparation and performance of autopsies and be knowledgeable to instruct Medical Technicians in the performance of their required duties.

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under announcement # CBST-12590996-25-DAY. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: CBST-12508484-24-CG. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• All surgical, autopsy and biopsy specimens are submitted to the Histopathology Department where the incumbent records and prepares the specimens for gross examination by the pathologist.
• Must recognize and identify as to type and origin, pieces of wet tissue and to select those which will demonstrate the lesion known or suspected to be present.
• Will correctly and appropriately describe surgical specimens, grossly sectioning them if necessary, and submitting them, entirely if small enough or representative portions of common specimens, for routine histopathological processing.
• Incumbent coverslips slides using mounting medium.
• The incumbent prepares such complicated specimens as minute biopsies obtained by bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, cystoscopy, peritoneoscopy and mediastinoscopy.
• Incumbent must apply to the total procedure the comprehensive knowledge necessary to recognize significant deviations in test patterns and, when applicable, recommend additional and/or new tests.
• Assists pathologist with post-mortem examinations.
• Must keep records of processed work in an orderly manner, which will allow accessed work to be easily retrievable.
• Maintains and calibrates the equipment necessary for the processing, preparation and staining of tissue specimens.
• Maintains and affixes labels designating chemical hazards, stores, and categorizes chemicals received into inventory.
• Incumbent is responsible for maintaining inventories of supplies and reagents and preparing and using the most cost-effective methods of providing such supplies and reagents for use within the department.
• The incumbent cuts, stains and mounts for immediate examination by the pathologist while the surgeon waits for the report.
• Incumbent prepares fresh stain and selects and obtains the control tissues.
• At times the incumbent must assume the responsibility of introducing a new stain, mastering the technique and/or experimenting with the method to produce a satisfactory result.
• Incumbent will research, investigate, and implement complicated immunohistochemical stains and introduce their utilization, at the direction of the pathologists, to the armamentarium of the facility's pathology department.
• Incumbent's responsibilities include the receiving of specimens for diagnostic cytology and cytology processing.
• Works with the pathologist to present to the Chief P&LMS, future plans for attainment of goals of this section regarding personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Assists medical photographer with preparation of tissues for photographic study. In the absence of the medical photographer, incumbent may perform the duties of photographing of gross and microscopic tissues.
• Technician must be able to assist in the preparation and performance of autopsies and be knowledgeable to instruct Medical Technicians in the performance of their required duties.

Summary Continued:
The fitness program includes, as a minimum, group exercise classes, incentive programs, special events, for all customers and fitness improvement programs for military members not meeting Air Force fitness or weight standards. The sports program includes, as a minimum, self-directed and intramural sports As customers request and resources allow, provide enhanced fitness programs and enhanced sports programs, e g , extramural and varsity sports.

Duties

1. As the Fitness Center Technical Advisor, plans, develops, organizes, manages, and oversees a diverse and comprehensive physical fitness and sports programs which include group exercise classes, self-directed fitness and sports programs, mcent1ve programs, special events, intramural, extramural, and varsity sports, and instructional programs
2. Develops, implements, monitors, and documents a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position
3. Prepares APF and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness and sports programs (Categories A and B) Develops, implements, monitors, and documents a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position
4. Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and recommends facility construction/alterations and renovation projects and monitors repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment
5. Plans and coordinates all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources

• Develops and implements plans, operating procedures and policies to improve and enhance public communication efforts.
• Develops and disseminates management reports.
• Establishes and maintains contact with high level officials such as the White House, agencies of the Executive Branch, Members of Congress and their staffs, officials in State and local governments and individuals in private industry.
• Creates interpretive content for social media accounts, including official internal and external blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook pages, YouTube channels, Flickr accounts, and other third-party sites to educate and inspire.
• Initiates and develops liaison with representatives of newspapers, magazines and other news ·media to assess media needs in understanding and conveying to the public the relevance and impact of agency research.
• Serves as a key member of a designated teams during emergencies or critical operations, managing emergency communications at both local and regional levels.
• Provides public relations, stakeholder, Congressional relations, voluntary service, and patient advocate program oversight.
• Oversees development of various initiatives to include training and integration into applicable systems.
• Develops and reviews emergency operations.
• Writes or supervises the writing of speeches and talking points for special events hosted on and off the health care system.
• Develops, coordinates and provides oversight for various high level briefings.
• Provides briefing for all employees before each media interview and is directly responsible for managing all media representatives.
• Responsible for the production of the employee newsletter, patient newsletter, and annual report.
• Develops and maintains interactive internet and intranet website

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with other services the incumbent uses date from meetings and databases to develop and adjust short term and long term plans for the service.
• Communicates regularly with personnel at all sites to determine continuing readiness.
• VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) committees or VHA sponsored workgroups on a permanent or interim basis.
• The employee participates in the facility Safety, Accident Review Board (ARB), and/ or Environment of Care (EOC) committees.
• Represents the Safety Program Manager on appropriate VANCHCS committees or VHA sponsored workgroups on a permanent or interim basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
• He/she also consults with specialists from related occupations concerning work process modifications and recommends corrective or remedial safety measures.
• Trains other employees and lower grade occupational safety and industrial hygiene staff, providing instruction on a variety of subjects, including chemical, biological, or physical safety topics.

Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of day-to-day operations of the Altus AFB Fitness Center. Serves as desk attendant ensuring only authorized patrons use the facility and equipment and adhere to Fitness Center Policy. Greets visitors, answers telephone, makes reservations for classes or use of the equipment and facilities, and provides information on scheduled events and classes. Provides assistance and basic instruction to patrons in the proper use of exercise machines and equipment. Issues sports equipment and facilities according to established standards and local fire and safety procedures. Inspects returned equipment noting damage. Inspects all equipment and facilities according to established standards and local fire and safety procedures. Reports damaged exercise equipment to supervisor. Conducts minor repairs when necessary. Conducts cleaning of machines daily as prescribed in Fitness Center checklists. Operates point of sale system; receives payment and issues change for services such as massage therapy and personal training. Prepares cashier reports and makes daily deposits to the central cashier. Performs opening and closing procedures of facilities IAW written guidelines. Assists in setting up facilities, grounds and equipment for programs and special functions. Launders towels and upholds DV towel program. Performs other duties as assigned. Intervenes in disputes between customers and/or other staff members and ensures a customer friendly work and work-out environment is maintained.

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The Lead Purchasing Agent is responsible for issuing, reviewing and or procuring prescribed items to Veterans in compliance with VHA guidelines and directives. As a purchase card holder, fulfills acquisition requests under the federal micro-purchase threshold, ensuring purchases are procured in accordance with federal and VA regulations, policy and procedures with responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Lead Duties - Leads three or more Purchasing Agents performing work at or below the GS-6 level; serves as first respondent to any staff concerns related to procurement or purchase orders and is expected to work independently to resolve those issues, only escalating unresolvable issues; distributes and balances the workload among employees; assures timely accomplishment of assignments; and reviews completed work for compliance; instructs Purchasing Agents in specific tasks and job techniques; and, identifies training needs and provides on the job training to new Purchasing Agents.
• Purchasing and Procurement Support - Conducts purchasing for the VA HCS and supported catchment area under the micro purchase threshold; purchases various equipment, supplies, and services using the government purchase card for micro purchases; utilizes different ordering, reporting procedures, and purchasing methods depending on the type quantity, dollar value, and urgency of the requirement; provides administration and oversight on orders and services; advises approving officials and purchase card holders on purchase card program, procurement procedures and responsibilities.
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; provides clerical support and coordination to approving officials and administrators; utilizes a variety of automated systems to enter, update, revise, sort, and calculate data; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Develops contingency, crisis action, and exercise planning products, specifically the medical annex (or equivalent medical appendices) for Operational Plans (OPLANS), Concept Plans (CONPLANS) and supporting plans based on requirements by applying military medical readiness and medical logistics expertise and in coordination with higher/lateral headquarters.
• Coordinates execution of established plans during contingencies and exercises.
• Provides medical logistics/support reach back for attached field medical forces during contingency operations.
• Conducts task management for the Command Surgeon staff and represents the Command Surgeon in appropriate meetings, conferences, working groups.

• Administer and perform duties related to the execution of a variety of public health programs within the Community Health Management and Force Health Elements.
• Apply preventive and public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to reduce the incidence of communicable diseases, occupational illnesses, food borne disease, and disease nonbattle injuries.
• Evaluate public health programs and recommends changes in policies and procedures.
• Educate the base population on the application and implementation of the public health programs.
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations in the presence of outbreaks related to communicable diseases and food borne diseases.
• Review and coordinate plans for renovation or construction of food serving facilities, commissaries, and warehouses.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 377th ABW.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents 377 ABW Commander with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of the installation nuclear surety program.

• Maintain primary responsibility as the AMC/SG Functional Area Manager (FAM).
• Apply Air Force military medical readiness plans and operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s).
• Primary execution agent for En-Route Care Global Force Management responsibilities.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.

The Transportation Assistant will serve as a primary contact for Veterans, doctors, nurses and administrative staff to arrange travel for eligible Veterans to appointments and residence when appropriate, using laws and regulations to distinguish/ensure reimbursements are legitimate or if fraudulent activity is being conducted by the beneficiary. The Transportation Assistant must also possess some knowledge of clinical services, related software, and programs as they relate to computing and office automation.
Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently manages the Beneficiary Travel Program.
• Correctly determines eligibility for the Beneficiary Travel Program and process requests.
• Correctly determines which of several fund control points to utilize.
• Maintaining manual and electronic accounting records.
• Responsible for determining method of payment for authorized and unauthorized ambulance claims submitted for consideration.
• Reconciling vouchers against authorizations for accuracy prior to preparing certifications for payment.
• Receiving invoices for payment of transportation services and submitting documents for payment.
• Assisting fellow team members during peak workload times and when there are staffing shortages.
• Assigned to different work areas to maximize customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse industrial hygiene, public health, occupational safety, and occupational health program; conducts investigations and sampling of identified hazards of concern, mishaps, public health incidents, and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements. Analyses and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings and proposed recommendations.
• Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining hazard control and mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.
• Reviews plans and specifications for events, new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in equipment and monitors projects through completion to ensure compliance with industrial hygiene, public health, occupational safety, and occupational health codes and standards.
• Develops and provides technical industrial hygiene, public health, occupational safety, and occupational health training/instruction to supervisors, employees, unit health monitors, unit deployment monitors, and/or unit Bioenvironmental Engineering and Public Health program representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Respiratory Protection, OSHA expanded standards, ionizing radiation, lasers, electromagnetic frequencies, noise, public health concerns, bloodborne pathogens, food handling, medical intelligence, thermal stress, and ergonomics.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a small subordinate staff, typically 7 or fewer positions.

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

• Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization and assures timely accomplishment of assigned workload;
• Monitors status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities;
• Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, or other guidelines as necessary and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems;
• Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services, including pulling stock inventory and material from inventory for delivery, replenishing stock inventory, interacting with customers to resolve issues, maintaining records on stock levels, etc.;
• Performs inventory using bar code equipment and resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Ensures areas are cleaned in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled;
• Receives supplies and materials into the catchment area including unpacking/uncrating supplies from shipping cartons; storing supplies and materials; and ensuring sterility and integrity of the supplies and material as well as the data integrity of the inventory management system; and
• Works with clinical and administrative customers as well as outside vendors with tact and diplomacy to coordinate work activities and resolve operating issues pertaining to supply management requirements.