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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]

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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