Total 301 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

This nurse provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The focus is on individual growth and development in outpatient PACT nursing practice.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Promotes patient-centered care in the management of chronic disease using VA guidelines and protocols.
• Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner.
• Has knowledge of population characteristics including cultural, ethnic, gender and religious diversity. He/she must have knowledge of family dynamics, psychotherapy, developmental theory and interpersonal relationships and systems approach to clinical care.
• Serves as a preceptor or field instructor for students and employees in orientation.
• Utilizes systematic data collection, aggregation, analysis, and reporting techniques to achieve concurrent compliance review of identified quality/patient safety metrics.
• Triages walk-in/acute care visits and utilizes RN protocols to assist with triaging.
• Manages same day patient care needs and coordinates procedures, labs, transitions, education and follow up if indicated.
• Based on the daily huddle, identifies patients that will require special nursing care and collaborates with the team about how best to meet that patient's needs.
• Maintain ongoing appointments of varying modalities (telephone clinic, face-to-face, telehealth, secure messaging). Face-to-face and scheduled telephone follow up visits should be at least 4-7 visits per day.
• Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches.
• Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and models appropriate action by providing and directing others in the provision of care following established policies and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• All other duties as assigned, pertaining to this occupation, to meet the needs of the Agency, Department, Facility, and/or Service.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Ensures bimonthly telephone contact while the Veteran is in the care of the VA authorized provider in the community and documents the call(s) in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensures coordination of care among relevant VA providers and the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) and Women's Health Medical Director.
• Facilitates coordination of maternity care for pregnant Veterans on inpatient psychiatric units and/or in residential care programs.
• Monitors the provision of services and tracking of maternal and fetal outcomes.

• 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.

• You will design, develop, implement, and maintain complex dosimetry processing instrumentation and associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual dosimetry occurrences.
• You will provide direction, oversight, troubleshooting, and technical assistance for all instrumentation use and problem resolution.
• You will maintain complex analysis instrumentation, associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual radioactivity analyses.
• You will investigate, resolve, document, and review circumstances surrounding unusual health physics occurrences.
• You will conduct research projects and submit official correspondence with recommendations to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on important health physics topics.
• You will collect routine and special environmental samples, analyze the data, review for trends, and develop reports for NAVSEA, BUMED, State and Federal requirements.
• You will compile and examine analysis data to determine trends and demonstrate equipment performance consistency.
• You will perform complex functions and calculations to determine the actual or anticipate consequences of radiological emergencies and determine the appropriate action to minimize the magnitude; counsel personnel on health risks involved.

Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to):

• Patient medical assessment (e.g., medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, blood glucose levels, comprehensive periodontal assessment, and charting).
  • Disease and treatment management recommendations, oral cancer screening, denture care, scaling, and root planning.
  • Radiographs/image capture and interpretation.
  • Patient education (e.g., post procedure, tobacco cessation, caries, and periodontal-disease prevention).
• Dietary analysis behavior management, management of medically compromised patients (including risk factors).
• Instrument sharpening.
• Intra-service and extra service communication.
• Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover and always adheres to infectious control and universal precautions.
• Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions.
• Provides gross debridement, scaling and root planning procedures, and mechanical curettage procedures.
• Cleans dental prostheses; fixed, removable and implant.
• Manages dental recall system.
• Applies desensitizing and sulcular antibiotics and antimicrobials per direction of the dentist.
• Administers topical and sulcular anesthetic agents and medications.
• Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols

• Serves as principal program manager and key advisor to Network Leadership on all matters relating to the business, contract, and procurement programs.
• Develops policies and procedures necessary to implement the FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, AFARS, and develops Network acquisition instructions.
• Reviews directives and regulations issued by higher headquarters to determine impact on the Network and issues appropriate implementing instructions.
• Formulates and publishes procedures to support and execute the decisions of senior leadership.

• 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.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares study plans for scientific experiments, using the scientist's hypothesis; attends to all the technical/administrative concerns.
• Develops the data required; refines, verifies, justifies, and organizes the data; analyzes and evaluates findings; and writes-up results for review.
• Conducts tests and analyses of studies and evaluations of data on plant pests detected domestically or intercepted at ports of entry from all parts of the world.
• Collects and manages data, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to risk, diagnosis, mitigation, rearing, control, treatment and quarantine status.
• Manages plant and/or pest samples and resulting data, including receipt, storage, processing, photographing, and archiving while following procedures to ensure sample integrity and custody.

The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. A Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data.
• Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment.
• Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members.
• Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.
• Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc.
• Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment.
• May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Chief of Respiratory Care.
• Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students and co-workers.
• Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
• A Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software and programs.
• Attends or has access to all annual and mandatory in-services, required meetings and continuing education programs.
• Formulates goals for professional development annually.
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities.
• Maintains BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Keeps abreast of information and skills related to program area.
• Shares in the construction of monthly schedules.
• Performs or assists with the collection of QM/PI data as required for programs.
• Consistently participates in constructive information exchange via email, informal discussion and planned meetings.
• Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for the patients.
• Will remain competent in all respiratory care procedures and will work as assigned by Team Leader and/or supervisor.
• Aids other staff when time is available
• Flexes assignment as workloads fluctuate throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates active listening skills.
• Communicates with patients, family members and other healthcare providers in a clear manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff and visitors.
• Communicates with Team Leader/Program Leader/Supervisor when fluctuations in assignments or changes in patient condition occur.

The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. A Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data.
• Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment.
• Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members.
• Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.
• Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc.
• Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment.
• May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Chief of Respiratory Care.
• Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students and co-workers.
• Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
• A Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software and programs.
• Attends or has access to all annual and mandatory in-services, required meetings and continuing education programs.
• Formulates goals for professional development annually.
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities.
• Maintains BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Keeps abreast of information and skills related to program area.
• Shares in the construction of monthly schedules.
• Performs or assists with the collection of QM/PI data as required for programs.
• Consistently participates in constructive information exchange via email, informal discussion and planned meetings.
• Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for the patients.
• Will remain competent in all respiratory care procedures and will work as assigned by Team Leader and/or supervisor.
• Aids other staff when time is available
• Flexes assignment as workloads fluctuate throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates active listening skills.
• Communicates with patients, family members and other healthcare providers in a clear manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff and visitors.
• Communicates with Team Leader/Program Leader/Supervisor when fluctuations in assignments or changes in patient condition occur.

Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.

Manage the local infection prevention and control program under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer, Office of Quality Management, Central Office, Washington, D.C., and performs quality improvement activities to improve health care outcomes.

Performs surveillance of infections and diseases, management of the tuberculosis prevention and control program, contact investigations and containment of infectious disease outbreaks, infection prevention activities including immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff, education related to infection control practices, collection and analysis of data to reduce risk and improve health outcomes.

Notifies the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer and public health authorities at all levels of government about reportable infectious conditions.

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

1. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse occupational safety program. Reviews complex health and safety plans/programs and develops and issues instructions and procedures establishing technical and administrative safety and occupational health requirements which frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. Ensures and performs periodic inspections, assessments, evaluations, and surveys of facilities, equipment, and operations; and identifies deficiencies in the program and variances to the standard(s) using a comprehensive knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques to determine compliance with safety and occupational health regulations. Plans alternative course of specialized action to resolve hazardous conditions and unsafe working practices, modifying and extending accepted principles and practices where available precedents are not directly applicable. Documents and reviews inspection, assessment and evaluation findings, recommends or initiates appropriate program improvements based on findings, and prepares formal reports for dissemination to appropriate parties. Advises key commanders and managerial and executive personnel of courses of actions affecting facility operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, and environmental conditions which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel and preservation of government property. Recommends appropriate measures to prevent unnecessary exposure and eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures. Ensures follow-up inspections are conducted, and violations and hazards corrected. (25%)
2. Plans, directs and conducts investigations and analyzes of mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings and proposed recommendations. Work operations and environmental conditions involve a substantial number and diversity of hazards that include those with potential for significant severity and loss. Uses the current Air Force Automated Safety (AFSAS) reporting system. Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, and develops comprehensive recommendations to reduce or eliminate mishaps. Reports typically contain graphs, charts, and recommendations for changes in operating procedures, regulations, and use of protective devices that affect agency activities. (25%)
3. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies. Evaluates new trends for policy development or for further inquiry and study leading to new methods for eliminating or controlling minor through extremely serious hazards to life and property. Coordinates with other installation offices regarding comprehensive occupational health matters affecting installation personnel and devises specialized operating practices involving diverse but recognized hazards. Prepares and revises local written procedures or abatement actions for conditions not directly addressed by existing standards or guidelines and evaluates agency-wide effect. Evaluates safety standards adopted by national safety associations, societies, or institutes; publications on work processes; and current industrial problems and modifies/adapts for local application. Makes recommendations and decisions on complex policy issues that frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. (15%)
4. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Recommends design changes not included in the original plan and provides technical recommendations to eliminate or control safety hazards in the construction, repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment. When need arises, stops any operation that is of imminent danger to personnel or property. Develops specialized operating practices affecting construction matters associated with diverse but recognized hazards and attends pre-construction conferences to brief contractors on safety requirements. Identifies potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, means of egress, etc. Randomly spot checks construction sites and notifies contracting officer when safety violations or practices are observed (e.g., improper scaffolding, construction pits not safeguarded, improper use of ladders). (15%)


Performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares patients for dental treatment, equipment for use by the dentist and provides chair side assistance to dentist and provide a wide range of dental procedures.

Responsible for ensuring that all work surfaces, equipment, materials, and instruments are properly disinfected/sterilized.

Maintain and use automated processing equipment.

Establishes dental records and is responsible for the control of medical records while they are in the dental clinic.

Responsible for the scheduling of patients, preparing the call-outs, and supervising inmate patients.

Maintains adequate stock levels of the expendable supplies used in the clinic and prepares purchase requests for the purpose of ordering additional supplies.

Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of dental equipment.

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

Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility.

Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.

First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.

Determines, upon consultation with a medical provider (physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner), the most appropriate method of transportation to the local hospital.

Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage.

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

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• This position has the responsibility to attend to the immediate needs/questions of our patients, their families and visitors. However, the incumbent is not a clinical subject matter expert, case worker, counselor, or clinician.
• Ascertain the needs of the customers and to help all personnel involved understand and relate to the patient as an individual.
• The MSA greets patients, relays messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit, schedules appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: Scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling appointments and/or consults.
• Contributes to the effort to provide enhanced customer service in an environment of continuous quality improvement.
• Plans and organizes work with frequent assistance from the supervisor to meet local and VA-wide time frames to complete analysis requirements, reports and special assignments and only refers to the non-routine and high technical problems to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties.
• Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Handles conflict and problems relating to the customer in a constructive and appropriate manner.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.