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US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p><b>About the Position: </b>The Occupational Therapist position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.<br>
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A recruitment or relocation incentive <i>may</i> be authorized.<br>
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Salary negotiation <i>may</i> be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.<br>
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This is a Direct Hire Solicitation</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><ul><li>Provide evaluation and therapeutic interventions to a full range of wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.</li>
<li>Develop and implement complex, goal-oriented treatment plans.</li>
<li>Apply the use of therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies for the purpose of evaluation and ongoing treatment.</li>
<li>Provide patient/family education on the injury/disease process.</li>
<li>Develop protocols and standing operating procedures (SOPs) for OT programs.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>A Personnel Security Investigation is required.</li>
<li>This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.</li>
<li>Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.</li>
<li>A pre-placement medical examination is required.</li>
<li>Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.</li>
<li>Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing as required and provided by the employer.</li>
<li>Position may require rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>Who May Apply: US Citizens</b><br>
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In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.<br>
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<b>Basic Requirement for Occupational Therapist:</b><br>
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<b>Degree:</b> A graduate (or higher level) degree that included an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school.<br>
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<b>Certification: </b>Applicants must have passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).<br>
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<b>Exemption:</b> You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0631 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:<br>
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<b>Specialized Experience:</b> One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating occupational therapy patients; implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and providing patient/staff education on occupational therapy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).<br>
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Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
</p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p><b>FOREIGN EDUCATION: </b>If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><ul><li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.</li>
<li>One year trial/probationary period may be required.</li>
<li>Direct Deposit of Pay is required.</li>
<li>Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.</li>
<li>Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.</li>
<li>Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.</li>
<li>Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.</li>
<li>If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.</li>
<li>Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.</li>
<li>Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.</li></ul></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p></p><p>Review our benefits</p></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.<br>
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If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.<br>
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Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.<br>
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As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. <b>If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.</b><br>
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<b>1. Your resume:</b>
</p><ul>
<li>Your resume must be <b>two pages or less</b> and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.</li>
<li>For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.</li>
<li>Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.</li>
<li>If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.</li>
<li>For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.</li>
</ul><b>2. Other supporting documents:</b>
<ul><li>Cover Letter, optional</li>
<li>Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable</li>
<li>This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.</li>
<li>License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.</li>
</ul>
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NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
</p><p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
</p><ul>
<li>The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/19/2026<i>to receive consideration.</i></li>
<li>To begin, click <b>Apply </b>to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905169<i>).</i></li>
<li>Follow the prompts to <b>select your resume and/or other supporting documents</b> to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be <b>two pages or less</b> and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.</li>
<li>You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.</li>
<li>After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and <b>click to continue with the application process.</b></li>
<li>You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. <b>Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.</b></li>
<li>It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.</li>
<li>Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.</li>
</ul>
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To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.</div><p></p><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Army Applicant Help Desk
</div><div><div><div>Website</div>
<div>https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>JT-DD83DB CENTRAL DHN - BROOKE</i><br>
<i>DO NOT MAIL</i><br>
<i>Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>03/12/2026 to 03/19/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$90,823 to - $118,072 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>GS 12</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Fort Sam Houston, TX
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Competitive</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>12
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0631 Occupational Therapist
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Position sensitivity and risk</div>
<div>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</div>
</div><div><div>Trust determination process</div>
<ul><li>Suitability/Fitness
</li></ul></div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>HSJW-26-12905169-DHA</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>860662300</div></div></div></div>

Occupational Therapist

huemn

<p><b>About Huemn:</b></p><p>Huemn (pronounced <i>human</i>) is a modern health and wellness clinic with two Houston-area locations. We specialize in pain and inflammation management, longevity, and overall health optimization. Our services include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy, laser therapy, PEMF, GLP-1 weight loss, peptide programs, IV, vitamin injections.</p><p>We&rsquo;re a passionate, client-focused team dedicated to helping people look, feel, and perform at their best.</p><p><b>Position Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking a <b>dedicated MA / CNA / Wellness Specialist</b> to join our team. This position requires flexibility and the ability to support all areas of daily clinic operations from client care and education to hands-on assistance with wellness services.</p><p>While administering injections (GLP-1 and vitamin) is part of the role, equal importance is placed on overall client interaction, education, and operational support throughout the day. You&rsquo;ll ensure that every client receives an exceptional, seamless experience from start to finish.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Client Care:</b> Welcome, educate, and guide clients through their services, ensuring a high-quality and personalized experience.</li><li><b>Service Support:</b> Assist with daily wellness modalities such as cryotherapy, PBM light therapy, PEMF, laser therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen.</li><li><b>Injection Support:</b> Administer GLP-1 (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) and vitamin injections safely and accurately when needed.</li><li><b>Operational Excellence:</b> Maintain treatment areas, restock supplies, and uphold cleanliness and compliance standards.</li><li><b>Team Collaboration:</b> Support fellow team members across both front and back-of-house operations.</li><li><b>Client Education:</b> Communicate clearly about membership options, promotions, and follow-up scheduling.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Certification as a <b>Medical Assistant, CNA, Phlebotomist, EMT, or LVN</b>.</li><li>Minimum <b>1 year of experience</b> in health, wellness, or medical settings.</li><li>Skilled in administering <b>IM and Sub-Q injections.</b></li><li>Excellent communication and customer-service skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Familiar with electronic charting (EHR or SOAP notes).</li><li>Current <b>CPR certification.</b></li><li>Flexibility to work weekdays, closing shifts and weekends as scheduled.</li></ul><p><b>We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly pay + commission opportunities.</li><li>401K with matching.</li><li>Complimentary access to Huemn&rsquo;s advanced wellness services.</li><li>Supportive, growth-oriented team culture.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>On-the-job training</li><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Wellness program</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Medical Assistant/ CNA / Wellness Specialist

ADM Chiropractic

<p>Candidates are to be responsible for administrative tasks, such as taking phone calls, billing, greeting patients, providing therapy, handling mail and maintaining inventories. Formal education as a Medical Education is not required, although the completion of a post-secondary training course in Medical Assistant is preferred.</p><p>Job Types: Part-time, Full-time</p><p>Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Spanish (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Medical Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital

<div><p>We are searching for a Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting pediatric setting!
</p><p>In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate health maintenance for well children, episodic care for ill children, and comprehensive care for children with chronic conditions. The PA works under a delineation of clinical privileges and will work collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practice under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the PA assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice provider, the PA is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.
</p><p>This team works a rotating schedule including days, nights and weekend shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a.
</p><p><b>Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Required Bachelor's Degree
</li><li><p>PA -Cert-Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Daily utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data, and to manage a caseload of patients
</li><li>Administers or provides medications as delegated by authorizing physician
</li><li>Orders and interprets diagnostic tests
</li><li>Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers
</li><li>Provides the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling and disease management
</li><li>Consistently serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals
</li><li>Consistently applies new knowledge relevant to population specific clinical practice
</li><li>Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills
</li><li>Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program annually
</li><li>As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.</li></ul></div>

Physician Assistant - Surgical Hospitalist

Better Life Pain Clinic

<p>We are looking for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to support Dr. Gilthorpe in the outpatient setting.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Assess patients' ongoing pain and response to treatment.</li><li>Administer ketorolac &amp;/or steroid injections when appropriate.</li><li>Issue appropriate prescriptions.</li><li>Monitor labs and patient compliance.</li><li>Assess post-op wounds.</li><li>Refer for physical therapy and psychotherapy when appropriate.</li><li>Refer for specialist care, such as neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and psychiatry.</li><li>Inform physician about any problems that might arise.</li><li>Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients</li><li>Comply strictly with medical guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul><p>Dr. Gilthorpe is a double board certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician who specializes in minimally invasive surgeries, procedures, injections, and medication management for patients with acute and chronic, non-malignant and cancer-related pain.</p><p>Please refer to our website for a more complete description of the practice: www.BetterLifeHouston.com</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Decypher

<div><p>Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America&rsquo;s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.</p>
<p><b>Job Summary: </b>Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric and medical support in accordance with military and civil service standards, delivering direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, maintaining safety and infection control, and supporting daily living activities.</p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Education:</b>
<ul><li>Certificate. Completion of a state-approved CNA program successfully passed state exam, and registered in the Nursing Assistant Registry whose qualifications have been examined and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or equivalent.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Certifications:</b>
<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>License:</b>
<ul><li>Must maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted/unencumbered certification or authorizing document from any U.S. state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory or jurisdiction to work as a CNA.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Experience:</b>
<ul><li>Minimum of one (1) year experience in the last two years in the required specialty under supervision of a Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li></ul><p>U.S. Citizenship is required</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>CNAs shall perform essentially the same duties, as those required of any military or government civil service nursing assistant of similar experience and within the skill set of accepted practice to include inpatient psychiatry. This list of duties is not intended to establish either a maximum or minimum acceptable level of effort or be an inclusive listing of anticipated duties. Workload includes either scheduled or emergency requirements for care according to standards.</li>
<li>Documentation and Record-Keeping:
<ul><li>Ensures accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with BAMC policies.</li>
<li>Manually and/or electronically record all patient care activities and patient status.</li>
<li>Completes documentation within 72 hours in the patient&rsquo;s medical record.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
<ul><li>Verifies patient identifiers for safety and accuracy.</li>
<li>Performs, monitors, and records vital signs.</li>
<li>Obtains and records patient height and weight.</li>
<li>Monitors and records intake and output (I&amp;O).</li>
<li>Observes patients for distress or changes in condition and reports abnormalities to appropriate Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Care:
<ul><li>Assists in providing patients with basic and general information regarding self-care and therapy (i.e., activity level, diet and fluid intake, etc.) to ensure compliance with physician's orders.</li>
<li>Dispense ice water and meal trays to patients.</li>
<li>Perform a range of personal care tasks including bathing, feeding, lifting, turning, ambulating, and providing oral, hair, skin, and related hygiene care.</li>
<li>Checks IV infusion sites for complications.</li>
<li>Applies and monitors hot and cold packs as prescribed.</li>
<li>Performs daily quality control checks on glucose test monitor.</li>
<li>Collects or assists in the collection of specimens such as fecal occult blood and urine.</li>
<li>Assists health care provider in examinations/procedures such as physical exams, X-rays, lumbar punctures, biopsies, PAP/Pelvic examinations etc.</li>
<li>Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.</li>
<li>Transports patients within BAMC for tests, procedures, or appointments.</li>
<li>Provide general information to patients and visitors regarding hospital policies and directions.</li>
<li>Reinforces instructions provided by professional staff. Provides patients/visitors with general information regarding unit and hospital policies, directions to lab, X-ray, etc.</li>
<li>Cares for patients in isolation.</li>
<li>Assists in orientation/precepting of newly assigned personnel.</li>
<li>Assist with administrative tasks.</li>
<li>Sets up and stamps component parts of patients' records, files lab/X-ray slips and other documents in prescribed order. Records observations and other pertinent data on appropriate records (i.e., nursing notes, I&amp;O records, etc.).</li>
<li>Assists<b> </b>in the general maintenance of the unit and patient care equipment (cleans instruments, equipment, patient units and work areas; sort and stores supplies, linen, equipment; disposes of trash and soiled linen; restocks medical forms).</li>
<li>Equipment monitoring and assistance.</li>
<li>100% Performs other duties as assigned within skill set.</li>
</ul></li><li>Communication and Reporting:
<ul><li>Reports potential/actual problems to physician, LVN, or RN for appropriate action.</li>
<li>Maintains clear and effective professional communication with the healthcare team, staff, patients, and visitors.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.</li>
</ul></li><li>Safety and Infection Control:
<ul><li>Maintains a clean patient environment.</li>
<li>Exercises the universal precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control when providing direct patient care and/or indirect patient care involving possible exposure to contaminated items at BAMC.</li>
<li>Observe, correct, or report potential/actual safety hazards.</li>
<li>Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations.</li>
<li>Exercise universal precautions for infection control.</li>
<li>Abide by BAMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.</li>
</ul></li><li>CNAs assigned to the inpatient units may rotate between performing as an Individual Care Provider (ICP) (one to one patient care), Remote Patient Safety Attendant (RPSA) (remote monitoring in Telemetry Room), or assigned to unit to assist nursing care teams.</li>
<li>CNAs shall provide age-specific care based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics; health care provider's orders; the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; and the policies and procedures of BAMC.</li>
<li>Shall utilize comprehensive knowledge of workload requirements in conjunction with knowledge of the composition and capabilities of assigned staff, to distribute/redistribute personnel resources in response to unforeseen patient care needs.</li>
<li>Attends and participates in patient nursing reports, patient care conferences, team/unit/clinic conferences, discharge planning, and staff conferences as deemed appropriate by administrative officials.</li>
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<p><b>Work Environment &amp; Schedule: </b>Sunday to Saturday, 3x12-hour shifts and 1x4-hour shift per week</p>
<p><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</b> Up to $20.00 per hour + H&amp;W</p>
<p><b>Physical requirements: </b>May be required to lift 35&ndash;50 pounds independently, with the ability to lift greater weights (up to 75&ndash;100+ pounds) with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.</p>
<p>Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)</p></div>

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - PRN

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 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant for our Flex Team- someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you&rsquo;ll perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.
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 Will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care.
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 One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED
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   Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program)
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   Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
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   One (1) year of direct patient care experience
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   Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
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   Provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
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   Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided responsibilities
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   Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
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   Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
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   Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals.
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  About Us
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 Since 1954, Texas Children&rsquo;s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children&rsquo;s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city&rsquo;s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
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 Texas Children&rsquo;s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children &rsquo; s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children &rsquo; s Health Plan, the nation &rsquo; s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children &rsquo; s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
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 Texas Children&rsquo;s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Patient Care Assistant - Flex Team

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