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INTERNIST & FAMILY PRACTITIONER KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON PacMed Clinics is seeking a full time Internist and a full time Family Practitioner to join its network of seven outpatient clinics located throughout the Puget Sound. The medical staff team includes 130+ specialty and primary care providers, operating in both a fee-for-service and managed care environment. PacMed is committed to working as a partner with its culturally and clinically diverse patient population. The positions are available at PacMed's very busy and well respected Totem Lake Clinic located near Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. In addition to the four Family Practitioners and five Internists, the Totem Lake Clinic also has several specialists that rotate through the clinic on different days. Call is shared among the providers. PacMed offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. Please send your CV to: PacMed Clinics, Attn: Heather Downes, HR, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, Fax: (206) 621-4031, E-mail: [email protected] ******************************* HEALTH NAVIGATOR (3 positions) SAN FRANCISCO, CA The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a non-profit, non-sectarian, voluntary agency providing assistance to refugees around the world, seeks Health Navigators (one each to work with newly arrived Afghan, African and Burmese refugees in Alameda). Duties: assist refugees to resolve immediate health issues in accessing health services and teach them to navigate the health system on their own; improve clients' understanding of their medical conditions and how to adhere to medical treatments; coach refugees in how to get the best medical help; teach refugees how to pick up medications, make medical appointments and use public transportation to pharmacies and medical offices; help resolve questions about Medi-Cal and access ongoing health care after Medi-Cal eligibility expires; conduct home visits and accompany clients as appropriate; and participate in training on healthcare access issues. REQUIRES: language fluency in Pushto/Dari, or Arabic, Amharic, Tigrigna or Burmese; good speaking, reading and writing ability in English; familiarity and comfort in medical clinic setting; and ability to travel between office, provider sites and refugee homes throughout Alameda County. This is a part-time position, approximately one 5-hour morning or afternoon per week. African and Burmese staff will be stationed in the Oakland office. Afghan staff may be stationed in Fremont. Forward resume to: Leslie Peterson; [email protected]; or fax: (415) 863-9264. ******************************* ALACHUA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Alachua County Department of Health seeks candidates for the following positions. Send application to: Human Resources, Alachua County Health Department, PO Box 1327, Gainesville, FL. 32602-1327. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Position No. Call Phone No.: (352) 334-7929 with questions. SENIOR COMMUNITY HEATLH NURSE ALACHUA, FL A Senior Community Health Nurse is sought. Duties: conducts a total generalized public health nursing program in an area geographically removed from direct supervision; organizes, implements, and conducts a specific phase of a large public health nursing program for a county health department; coordinates, on a regional basis, the provision of health care for developmentally disabled clients in the community; and advises on care and management of illness and refers patients with abnormal findings to pediatricians or other qualified physicians. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and one year of professional nursing experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, or public health nursing, and licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27; or one year of experience as a community health nurse with the State of Florida. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for the required professional nursing experience. Closing date: 4/30/02. Annual salary: $29-55K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 990100. NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST ALACHUA, FL A Nursing Program Specialist is sought. Duties: planning, monitoring, and evaluating a public health nursing program on a county wide basis or planning, monitoring, and evaluating a nursing program for an entire institution or facility; administers the activities of a specialized program such as epidemiology, communicable disease control, maternal / child health, school health, etc., on a county or institution-wide basis; administers the activities of a continuing education program or an in- service training program for nurses on a county or institution wide basis; and monitors the performance of staff participating in the program. REQUIRES: Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27; and bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and two years of nursing experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field may substitute for one year of the nursing experience. Closing date: 4/30/02. Annual salary range: $32-61K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 990101. ******************************* PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR HARDEE-WAUCHULA, FL The Polk County Department of Health seeks a Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. Duties: providing direct services, supervising nutrition and/or one or more nonprofessional staff, and coordinating the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children in a county public health unit or in a designated bi-county geographic area (where two counties have entered into an agreement to jointly provide a health care program) or supervising staff of a special nutrition project under the direction of a county public health unit or university; spend the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions. REQUIRES: registered dietician as defined by the American Dietetic Association and two years of professional experience in public health nutrition; or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management and two years of professional experience in public health nutrition; or master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management and one year of professional experience in public health nutrition. Closing date: 12/31/2099. Annual salary range: $28-53K. Send application to: Cheryl Piper, Department Of Health, Polk County Health Dept, 1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow FL 33830. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 900001. Call (863) 519-7900 with questions. ******************************* NUTRITION EDUCATOR LEE, FL The Lee County Health Department seeks a Nutrition Educator. Duties: providing nutrition education services to clients in a county public health unit and/or other health care setting or in a community outreach service delivery program; provides nutrition education, either individually or in groups, about food and nutrition requirements to develop and maintain sound eating and nutrition habits; participates in educational programs and activities and in selecting educational materials; and collects, records, summarizes and tabulates information for evaluation of the effectiveness of nutrition education programs. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management. Closing date: 3/28/02. Annual salary range: $22-42K. Send applications to: Bettye J. Streeter, Human Resources Department, Lee County Health Department, 3920 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, FL. 33916. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 067852. Call (941) 332- 9551 with questions. ******************************* BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Broward County Health Department in Florida seeks candidates for the following positions. Send applications to: Zenaida Matthews, Broward County Health Dept, Human Resource Office, 2421-A Sw 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33315-2613. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Position No. Call (954) 467-4737 with questions. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE BROWARD, FL A Community Health Nurse is sought. Duties: work in a generalized public health nursing program; provides generalized public health nursing services related to tuberculosis control, disease control, school health service, maternal child health, family planning, and other programs related to the health of the community and the individual; assists physicians in clinics periodically, maintains records of treatment rendered, interprets physicians' recommendations to individuals, and renders follow-up service to secure recommended corrections; and gives demonstrations and lectures to students, teachers, and civic groups on school and community health problems, and assists in special problems involving nursing services. REQUIRES: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field; licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27; be at least 19 years of age; and must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Closing date: 12/31/2099. Annual salary range: $29-54K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 906232. SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE BROWARD, FL A Senior Community Health Nurse is sought. Duties: conducts a total generalized public health nursing program in an area geographically removed from direct supervision; organizes, implements, and conducts a specific phase of a large public health nursing program for a county health department; coordinates, on a regional basis, the provision of health care for developmentally disabled clients in the community; advises on care and management of illness and refers patients with abnormal findings to pediatricians or other qualified physicians; and assists in planning and conducting orientation programs, continuous in- service educational programs, and professional educational programs for paramedical personnel, auxiliary workers, and volunteers. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and one year of professional nursing experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, or public health nursing, and licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27; or one year of experience as a community health nurse with the State of Florida. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for the required professional nursing experience. Closing date: 12/31/2099. Net annual salary: $31-57K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 906277. ******************************* HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY The Hillsborough County Health Department in Florida seeks candidates for the following positions. Send applications to: Ruriko Holloman, P.O. Box 5135, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 206, Tampa, FL. 33675-5135. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Position No. Call (813) 307-8015 with questions. PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST HILLSBOROUGH, FL A Public Health Nutritionist is sought. Duties: providing nutrition assessment, education and counseling to clients in a county health department or in a community outreach service delivery program; provides current information on nutrition and diet to county health department staff and other workers in allied community health and social agencies; plans and conducts educational programs on nutrition, diet, and food service for professional and allied health personnel, teachers, social workers, and community health workers; and plans and conducts nutrition education programs in schools, child care centers, senior citizen centers, and for the public. REQUIRES: registered dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management; and must be licensed as a Dietitian / Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Section 48.001, 48.002, or 48.003, Florida Administrative Code, or be working toward satisfactory completion of the required supervised experience component of Section 468.509, Florida Statutes. Closing date: 7/02/02. Annual salary range: $23-45K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 035798. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE HILLSBOROUGH, FL A Community Health Nurse is sought for the Healthy Start Program. Duties: provides generalized public health nursing services related to tuberculosis control, disease control, school health service, maternal child health, family planning, and other programs related to the health of the community and the individual; assists physicians in clinics periodically, maintains records of treatment rendered, interprets physicians' recommendations to individuals, and renders follow-up service to secure recommended corrections; gives demonstrations and lectures to students, teachers, and civic groups on school and community health problems, and assists in special problems involving nursing services; and provides continuity of care for patients receiving services from more than one agency by planning and exchanging information with other health and/or rehabilitative agencies. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field; licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27; must be at least 19 years of age; and must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Closing date: 4/29/02. Annual salary range: $27-52K. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 041303. ******************************* COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE LANTANA, FL The Palm Beach County Department of Health seeks a Community Health Nurse. Duties: provides generalized public health nursing services related to tuberculosis control, disease control, school health service, maternal child health, family planning, and other programs related to the health of the community and the individual; assists physicians in clinics periodically, maintains records of treatment rendered, interprets physicians' recommendations to individuals, and renders follow-up service to secure recommended corrections; gives demonstrations and lectures to students, teachers, and civic groups on school and community health problems, and assists in special problems involving nursing services; and provides continuity of care for patients receiving services from more than one agency by planning and exchanging information with other health and/or rehabilitative agencies. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field; licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27; must be at least 19 years of age; and must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Closing date: 4/24/02. Annual salary range: $29-54K. Send application to: Dolores Taylor, Director Hrm, Palm Beach County Health, Office Of Human Resources, 826 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach, FL. 33401. Reference Vacancy Position No.: 999920. Call (561) 355-3025 with questions. ******************************* CONSULTING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE REPRESENTATIVE SACRAMENTO, CA The California Department of Health Services seeks a Consulting Communicable Disease Representative. Duties: responsible for active AIDS case surveillance activities throughout the state; and support local, active AIDS case surveillance activities, including special investigations and training. Salary: $3,255-3,957. Send application to: Office of AIDS, AIDS Case, Registry Section, PO Box 942732, Sacramento 94234- 7320. Reference Vacancy Notice No.: 809 - 175 - 9051 - 901. Contact Augie Detres at Phone No.: (916) 322-1587. ******************************* OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Oregon Department of Health seeks candidates for the following positions. Send cover letter and curriculum vitae that describes your experience, education, and training relevant to this position to: Department of Human Services, Recruitment and Retention Unit, ATTENTION: Vicki Cloyd, 500 Summer Street NE, E22, Salem OR 97301-1099 or Fax No.: 503-378-2249. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Announcement No. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2, IMMUNIZATION PORTLAND, OR A Public Health Nurse 2, Immunization is sought. Duties: joins the Immunization Program that is responsible to prevent the occurrence and transmission of diseases preventable through immunizations; provides expertise and perspective to the various activities of the Immunization Program; and provides technical assistance and training to constituents of the program including county health department staff, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, schools, parents and the general public about vaccine, immunization schedules, immunization law, vaccine administration and clinical protocols. REQUIRES: Master's degree in either Nursing or Public Health and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative or teaching experience. As part of your application, describe related work and volunteer experience with report writing. Please be specific and include any experience you have regarding grant applications, evaluations, study reports, etc. Monthly salary: $3,359- 4,684. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: LEHS1489. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2, ADULT IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR PORTLAND, OR A Public Health Nurse 2, Adult Immunization Coordinator is sought for the Immunization Program. Duties: provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to constituents of the Immunization Program including county health department staff, physicians, nurses, schools, parents and the general public about vaccine, immunization schedules, immunization law, vaccine administration and clinical protocols related to adult immunization; and responsible for coordinating the annual influenza activities and for monitoring college vaccine requirements and assisting colleges to come into compliance with the law. REQUIRES: Master's degree in either Nursing or Public Health and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative or teaching experience. As part of your application, describe related work and volunteer experience with report writing. Please be specific and include any experience you have regarding grant applications, evaluations, study reports, etc. Monthly salary: $3,359- 4,684. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: LEHS1488. ******************************* PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LOS ANGELES, CA The Department of Health Services for the County of Los Angeles seeks a Public Health Nurse for the Children and Family Services. Duties: provides nursing services, including family centered nursing to individuals and groups in homes and community health centers, and participates in planning and implementing community health programs; provides nursing services, including family centered nursing to individuals and groups in homes and community health centers; and participates in planning and implementing community health programs. REQUIRES: license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate; and a Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Monthly salary: $4,239 - $4,725. Send Department of Children and Family Services applications to: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, Recruitment and Examination Office, 425 Shatto Place, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Reference Bulletin Number: 00-55 and Exam No.: T523001. ******************************* PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LOS ANGELES, CA The Department of Health Services for the County of Los Angeles seeks a Public Health Nurse. Duties: provides nursing services, including family centered nursing, to individuals and groups in homes and community health centers, and participates in planning and implementing community health programs; identifies the health problems of an assigned geographical area by monitoring health problems revealed in clinics, homes and community contacts; and participates in adapting agency health programs and planning ways of delivering health care services to meet specific community health needs. REQUIRES: license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; California State Public Health Nursing Certificate; and valid California Class C Driver License. Please attach a photocopy of your California Driver License, Registered Nurse License and Public Health Certificate to your application. Monthly salary: $4,239 - $4,725. Send application to: Health Services, Public Health Programs & Services, Office of Human Resources, 5555 Ferguson Dr. Rm 120-25, City of Commerce, CA 90022. Reference Bulletin Number: 98-295-065:ER/7 and Exam No.: Y5230A. ******************************* PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health seeks candidates for the following positions. Send application directly to the State Civil Service Commission, Bureau of Information Technology Systems, P.O. Box 569, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Announcement No. Call telephone number: (717) 787-2160 with questions. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES Community Health Nurses are sought. Community Health Nurses 1 and Community Health Nurses 1 (Local Government) are involved in the promotion and maintenance of the physical and psychosocial health of families and individuals within the community. Community Health Nurses 2 and Community Health Nurses 2 (Local Government) are involving the direction, coordination, and provision of varied community health services. The Community Health Nurse Supervisor is supervisory professional nursing in the areas and programs previously noted and is in charge of a large state health center or a few smaller centers. REQUIRES: Pennsylvania resident; possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; and Bachelor's degree in nursing. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: 30810 (Community Health Nurse 1), 30820 (Community Health Nurse 2), 30830 (Community Health Nurse Supervisor), L1120 (Community Health Nurse 1 - Local Government), or L1121 (Community Health Nurse 2 - Local Government). PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATORS HARRISONBURG & READING, PA Two Public Health Educators are sought. Duties: planning and implementing public health education programs for an assigned geographical area, evaluating needs, determining the best methods to address those needs, and providing technical assistance to health organizations, community groups and individuals. REQUIRES: one year of experience as a health educator in a public or private health agency or organization and a bachelor's degree in community health education, public health education, or health education; OR a master's degree in public health with a major in public health education or community health education. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: 39110. PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONISTS DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA Public Health Nutritionists and Consultants are sought for a roster for anticipated future vacancies. Duties of the Nutritionist: provide technical assistance and promote nutritional services within a public health program area; and interpret nutrition assessment, educational and socio- economic data collected on or from clients served. Duties of the Consultants: plan, develop, implement and coordinate nutrition programs and/or policies for other public health nutrition professionals; and provide consultative assistance in the areas of nutritional program administration and the interpretation of regulatory and scientific data. Requirements for Nutritionist: Pennsylvania residents; one year of professional experience in dietetics, community nutrition or human nutrition and a bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or nutrition; OR a master's degree with a major in food and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or nutrition. Requirements for Consultant: three years of professional experience in the field of nutrition or dietetics and a master's degree with a major in food and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or nutrition. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: 37050 (Public Health Nutritionist) or 37060 (Public Health Nutrition Consultant). ******************************* UNITED STATES SOLDIERS' AND AIRMENS' HOME The United States Soldiers' and Airmens' Home seeks candidates for the following positions. Send OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or a SF-171, Application for Federal Employment, to: U.S. Soldiers & Airmen's Home, Personnel Division 1306, Sherman Building, Room #208, 3700 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20317. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Announcement No. CLINICAL NURSE, COMMUNITY HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC The United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home seeks a Clinical Nurse, Community Health (GS-11). Duties: serves as the Charge Nurse in the Community Health Nursing Unit; responsible for planning and directing the nursing care required by the Community-based residents; directs the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home (USSAH); completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts and accidents and incident reports as necessary; and admits, transfers, and discharges residents as required. REQUIRES: active, current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States; graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending state registration as a professional nurse within 6 months of appointment; degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by a legally designated State accrediting agency; and either 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree or one year of professional nursing experience comparable to the next lower grade in the Federal service. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a supplemental sheet describing how their experience and education relates to each quality ranking factor: 1) Knowledge of the full range of professional community health nursing principles, practices, and procedures; 2) Knowledge of and ability to treat chronic health problems such as diabetes and hypertension in a clinic or home environment; 3) Ability to supervise subordinate staff members; 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally with people of divergent backgrounds and ages; and 5) Ability to communicate in writing. Closing date: indefinite. Annual salary: $49-61K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: USSAH 02-14 LB. Contact Laverne Blackwell at Phone No.: (202) 730-3212 with questions. CLINICAL NURSE, COMMUNITY HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC The United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home seeks a Clinical Nurse, Community Health (GS-10). Duties: teaches community health care to the Residents in accordance with established policies and procedures, including adult health care, chronic and communicable disease control, health teaching, referrals and follow-ups; assesses the health practices of the Residents and assists them in developing programs that promote positive health habits; refers Residents with untreated and/or changing health problems for medical evaluation to the out-patient clinic in the Home's health care facility or to outside hospitals; and promotes communication regarding health practices between the Floor Managers in the domiciliary. REQUIRES: active, current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States; graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending state registration as a professional nurse within 6 months of appointment; degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by a legally designated State accrediting agency; and either 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree or one year of professional nursing experience comparable to the next lower grade in the Federal service. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a supplemental sheet describing how their experience and education relates to each quality ranking factor: 1) Ability to communicate in writing; 2) Knowledge of JACHO rules and regulations; 3) Knowledge of the MDS system (minimum data standard); 4) Knowledge of rules and regulations governing long term care; and 5) Ability to communicate orally with people of divergent backgrounds and ages. Closing date: indefinite. Annual salary: $46-57K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: USSAH 02-27 RMH. Contact Rose Howell at Phone No.: (202) 730- 3206 with questions. ******************************* NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH The National Institutes of Health seek candidates for the following positions. Apply online at: CareerHere.nih.gov or by submitting an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), Application for Federal Employment (SF-171) or any other written format you choose as long as it contains all the required information to: Attention: Cynthia Herringa (CC-01-2247), National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Nursing Department, Building 10, Room 1C218, 10 Center Drive, MSC 1199, Bethesda, MD 20892-1199 or Fax No.: 301-480-2190. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Announcement Number. Contact Cynthia Herringa at Phone No.: (800) 732-5985 or email: [email protected] with questions. CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE, CRITICAL CARE BETHESDA, MD The National Institutes of Health seek a Clinical Research Nurse, Critical Care (AD-0) for the Warren Grant Magnusen Clinical Center (CC). Duties: providing the highest quality patient care and support for the research initiated by NIH; responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals who are participants in the biomedical research protocols that are conducted at the Clinical Center; using the nursing process in providing care to patients, providing educational support to patients, families and significant others, participating in the patient's plan of care; initiating referrals to maintain continuity of care; and communicating patient care to heath care team. REQUIRES: US citizenship; Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and a copy of their current license and/or registration. Closing date: 12/31/02. Annual salary: $41- 60K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: CC-01-2247. CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE, ONCOLOGY BETHESDA, MD A Clinical Research Nurse, Oncology (AD-0) is sought for the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center (CC). Duties: serves as a staff nurse on an inpatient or outpatient unit within the Nursing Department, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive health care to patients in a research environment; serves as an associate nurse or primary nurse; assumes 24-hour responsibility for the nursing care of the patient; and applies interviewing skills to elicit baseline data about the impact of the illness on the quality of life of the patient and/or significant other, support systems available in the family, expectation of hospitalization, knowledge of the disease, spiritual and religious supports, and learning needs. REQUIRES: US citizenship; degree or diploma from a professional nursing approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; and active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Closing date: 12/31/02. Annual salary: $41-60K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: CC-01-2248. ******************************* NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH The National Institutes of Health seek candidates for the following positions. Apply online at: CareerHere.nih.gov or by submitting an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), Application for Federal Employment (SF-171) or any other written format you choose as long as it contains all the required information to: Attention: Cynthia Herringa (CC-01-2247), National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Nursing Department, Building 10, Room 1C218, 10 Center Drive, MSC 1199, Bethesda, MD 20892-1199 or Fax No.: 301-480-2190. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy Announcement Number. Contact Cynthia Herringa at Phone No.: (800) 732-5985 or email: [email protected] with questions. CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE, CRITICAL CARE BETHESDA, MD The National Institutes of Health seek a Clinical Research Nurse, Critical Care (AD-0) for the Warren Grant Magnusen Clinical Center (CC). Duties: providing the highest quality patient care and support for the research initiated by NIH; responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals who are participants in the biomedical research protocols that are conducted at the Clinical Center; using the nursing process in providing care to patients, providing educational support to patients, families and significant others, participating in the patient's plan of care; initiating referrals to maintain continuity of care; and communicating patient care to heath care team. REQUIRES: US citizenship; Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and a copy of their current license and/or registration. Closing date: 12/31/02. Annual salary: $41- 60K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: CC-01-2247. CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE, ONCOLOGY BETHESDA, MD A Clinical Research Nurse, Oncology (AD-0) is sought for the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center (CC). Duties: serves as a staff nurse on an inpatient or outpatient unit within the Nursing Department, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive health care to patients in a research environment; serves as an associate nurse or primary nurse; assumes 24-hour responsibility for the nursing care of the patient; and applies interviewing skills to elicit baseline data about the impact of the illness on the quality of life of the patient and/or significant other, support systems available in the family, expectation of hospitalization, knowledge of the disease, spiritual and religious supports, and learning needs. REQUIRES: US citizenship; degree or diploma from a professional nursing approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; and active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Closing date: 12/31/02. Annual salary: $41-60K. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: CC-01-2248. ******************************* COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES CALIFORNIA The United States Department of the Navy seeks Community Health Nurses (GS-5 to GS-12) in San Diego and Camp Pendleton. Duties: plans, implements, evaluates and provides for comprehensive nursing care to patients using the nursing process; assesses actual and potential health problems and needs of all assigned patients and formulates a plan of care based on established nursing standards for specific units; utilizes discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, critical thinking, and nursing judgment to formulate outcome goals and measurements based on patient and family needs; develops an individualized plan of care to promote wellness, manage illness, and foster rehabilitation and preventive health measures; and provides information and instruction for diagnostic procedures. REQUIRES: Degree or Diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency. Closing date: 6/28/02. Annual salary: $30-87K. Mail the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a resume and any supporting documentation to: Human Resources Service Center, Southwest, 525 B Street, Suite 600, Attn: Code 521 - Delegated Examining Unit (DEU-022-02-NR), San Diego, CA 92101-4418. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: DEU-022-02-(F)-NR. ******************************* MEDICAL OFFICER, FAMILY PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION TAOS PUEBLO, NM The Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Officer, Family Practice Administration (GS-15) for the Santa Fe Indian Hospital. Duties: provides direct care and services to pediatric, geriatric, adolescent, and adult patients; provides consultation and supervision where needed for other medical staff, PA's and advanced practice nurses; provides comprehensive therapeutic and preventative health services to individual patients, family members and patient groups in a clinic setting as a primary health resource; assesses and diagnoses needs and sets up a plan of action to meet identified needs by providing health services to individuals and families; makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients with physicians and designated consultants; familiarizes self with cultural, social, political, geographic, demographic, economic and epidemiological characteristics of the assigned communities; and serves in a teaching capacity in the development of other health care workers and when applicable, precepting students. REQUIRES: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position; experience as a Family Practice Medical Officer with current Board Certification; and good knowledge of current principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the field of medicine. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Statements: Applicants must list any experience, awards, and/or training and educational courses that relate to the KSA's in detail as a way of demonstrating their level of competence in the KSA's: 1) Ability to direct multi-disciplinary health care providers following team management principles; 2) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; 3) Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and mature judgment, and a positive attitude; 4) Ability to coordinate and integrate clinical and administrative aspects of a health care delivery facility; 5) Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions; and 6) Knowledge of the principles of the assessment of quality medical care. Closing date: indefinite. Annual salary: $90- 114K. Send resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF- 612), or Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); and KSA Statements to: Santa Fe Indian Hospital, Human Resources Office, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: SFSU-OC-01-69. Contact Hazel Quintana at Phone No.: (505) 946-9205 with questions. ******************************* NURSE EDUCATOR, DIABETES ALBUQUERQUE, NM The Indian Health Service seeks a Nurse Educator, Diabetes (GS-12). Duties: provide assistance to tribes with their Special Diabetes Grants, including diabetes inservice, training and consultation, and providing community based diabetes prevention programs; serves as a liaison between the tribes, Albuquerque Area Diabetes and National Diabetes Programs; procures, organizes, evaluates, updates and develops patient education materials for clinical use; provides patient, family and professional teaching that uses a variety of approaches and methods incorporating the adult learning theory; and participates with team members in defining, implementing and evaluating patient education to patient and family. REQUIRES: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; active, current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and demonstrated experience in administering an accredited clinical diabetes program and responsibility serving as the nurse diabetes educator. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Statements: Applicants must list any experience, awards, and/or training and educational courses that relate to the KSA's in detail as a way of demonstrating their level of competence in the KSA's: 1) Ability to work with communities in diabetes prevention activities and coordinate initial education programs; 2) Knowledge of education concepts and communication skills necessary to apply in a health care setting; 3) Knowledge of current nursing care standards, concepts, principles and practices and their application to direct patient care with a specialized focus on diabetic care; 4) Knowledge of clinical diabetes; 5) Ability to teach patients and their families, health care professionals and staff about diabetes; and 6) Knowledge of research methods used in epidemiological collecting and collating of data for the diabetes program. Closing date: indefinite. Annual salary: $59-74K. Send resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); and KSA Statements to: U.S. DHHS, Indian Health Serv., Albuquerque Area IHS, Division of Human Resources, 5300 Homestead Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: AAO-02-04. Contact Arnissa Vallo at Phone No.: (505) 248-4511 with questions. ******************************* COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE SANTA FE, NM The Indian Health Service seeks a Community Health Nurse (GS-7/11). Duties: advise, plan conduct, and evaluate therapeutic nursing services to individuals, families and the community; provides direct care and services to neo-natal, pediatric, geriatric, adolescent and adult patients; and coordinate family health information and services in homes, hospitals, clinics, schools and the community as a whole. REQUIRES: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; completion of a professional nursing program, AND 52 weeks nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level; OR 1 full year of graduate education or bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; graduated from a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program; experience in providing direct community health services to patients in homes and schools; and valid, active, current licensure or registration as a professional nurse. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Statements: Applicants must list any experience, awards, and/or training and educational courses that relate to the KSA's in detail as a way of demonstrating their level of competence in the KSA's: 1) Knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories and techniques of public and community health nursing; 2) Ability to apply the principles, theories, concepts and techniques of teaching and learning; 3) Ability to identify, assess, analyze and evaluate data and information; and 4) Ability to independently plan, coordinate and manage work and program. Closing date: indefinite. Annual salary: $44-50K. Send resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); and KSA Statements to: Santa Fe Indian Hospital, Human Resources Office, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: SFSU-MPP-ESEP-610C. Contact Hazel Quintana at Phone No.: (505) 946-9205 with questions. ******************************* COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES ARIZONA, UTAH, AND NEVADA The Indian Health Service seeks Community Health Nurses (GS-09/11). Duties: provides therapeutic services and coordinates patient and family health information and services to, between, or in homes, hospitals, clinics, schools, and communities. REQUIRES: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Statements: Applicants must list any experience, awards, and/or training and educational courses that relate to the KSA's in detail as a way of demonstrating their level of competence in the KSA's: 1) Ability to apply community health nursing principles, theories, practices in providing nursing services to individuals, families, and communities; 2) Ability to plan and manage assigned duties; and 3) Ability to provide counseling and teaching to individuals and families with a variety of health problems. Closing date: 12/31/02. Annual salary: $29-51K. Send resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); and KSA Statements to IHS, Phoenix Area Office, Office of Human Resources, Two Renaissance Saquare, 40 N Central Ave, Ste 510, Phoenix, AZ 85004- 4424. Reference Vacancy Announcement No.: DE PXIHS 02-03-OC. Contact Louise Pino or Anna Walker at Phone No.: (602) 364-5219 with questions. *******************************