Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - DHRA/MHA

Overview

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:
As a part of the Goldbelt Glacier Team, you will be supporting the Naval Logistics Command with medical services for active-duty military personnel, their dependents, eligible DoD civilian employees, and other eligible beneficiaries designated by the Government. As a Healthcare Worker (HCW), you will be assigned to either a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or other Federal medical treatment facilities in Japan.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; however, individuals currently residing in Japan will receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Monitor the DHRA and coordinate appropriate aspects of the program with the base Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), Unit Deployment Managers (UDMs), Unit Health Monitors (UHMs), Public Health, Unit Commanders, Chief of Medical Staff (SGH), Chief of Aerospace Medicine (SGP), and medical clinic personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of content and intent of DoD and USAF policy regarding deployment health. 
• Ensure Kadena Air Base DRHA program is administered in accordance withDoD and USAF policy regarding deployment health. 
• Remain knowledgeable in DoD/Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Deployment Health Clinical Practice Guideline (PDH-CPG).
• Remain updated on DRHA process guidance provided by DoD and USAF. 
• Ensure Military Treatment Facility (MTF) contractors conducting DRHAs receive clinician training, DoD/VA PDH-CPG training, and other appropriate deployment-healthcare education. 
• Ensure all personnel deploying to a location that requires a DRHA, receive a person-to-person interview with a privileged provider. All personnel redeploying from these locations must receive a person-to person interview in accordance with the most current DoD policies. 
• Ensure health care contractors conducting DRHAs receive, DoD/VA PDH-CPG training, and other appropriate deployment-health education. 

• Ensure accurate knowledge of referral system and limitations on island.

• For each empaneled members and/or DRHA appointment, the contractor will ensure the member completes their Individual Medical Readiness and Occupational Health Medical Exams (OHME) within the mandated timeframes.

• Ensure prior coordination to facilitate joint appointments for members requiring DRHA/MHA/PHA or DHRA/PHA/OHME.

• Remain knowledgeable in the stressors and health threats common to deploying personnel. Maintain proficiency in implementation of interventions or programs or knowledge of such programs to make appropriate referrals that may mitigate such threats or adequately treat deployment-related health conditions.

• Consult with Kadena Air Base UDMs to ensure deploying and redeployed service members are notified of eligibility for DRHA/MHAs completion in a timely manner and to assist with maintaining satisfactory completion rates. 

• Monitor and facilitate processing of DRHA/MHAs. Ensure to review the open DRHA/MHA list daily via ASIMS. 

• Develop and maintain a system to track processing of DRHA/MHAs to ensure patients are assessed by a provider within the prescribed timeframe. 

• For CRITICAL findings, contact the patient to determine if urgent care or immediate intervention is required, within 1 duty day. Ensure a face-to-face provider interview occurs within 3 duty days.

• For PRIORITY findings, ensure a face-to-face provider interview occurs within 7 calendar days. 

• For ROUTINE/NEGATIVE findings, ensure a face-to-face provider interview occurs within 30 calendar days. 

• Contact patients for appointments. Relay general appointment instructions to patients. 

• As appropriate, report DRHA/MHA and applicable IMR compliance metrics and program initiatives to installation and medical leadership, such as Population Health Working Group, Aerospace Medicine Council, Kadena Team Staff Meeting, Community Action Leadership Board, Public Health Flight Meeting, etc. 

• The MDG will familiarize the contractor with all applicable IMR elements in ASIMS. 

• DRHA #1 - Within 120 days before the estimated date of deployment (i.e., date departing home station for deployment or first movement). Face-to-face visit. 

• DRHA 2: within 30 days prior to departure from theater or within 30 days upon return to home station or IAW with current policy. Face-to-face visit. 

• DRHA 3: between 90-180 days after return from deployment or IAW with current policy. Person- to- person visit. 

• DRHA4: between 181-545 days after return from deployment or IAW with current policy. Whenever possible, DRHA 4 and 5 will be completed with the annual Preventative Health Assessment (PHA). Person-to-person visit. 

• DRHA 5: between 546-910 days after return from deployment or IAW with current policy. Whenever possible, DRHA 5 will be completed with the annual PHA. Person-to-person visit.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Be able to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Department of Defense, Department of Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and MTF instructions and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in English both orally and in writing. 
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication skills with patients another health care personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HCW shall be in good standing, and under no restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held or has-been held within the last 10 years.
• HCW shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
• Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
• A valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.
• Must have successfully completed all education and training requirements leading to and graduated from an accredited national, state, or military equivalent school for practical or Vocational Nursing. 
• Nurse applicants must be a current U.S. LPN/LVN. Active, current, valid and unrestricted license to practice nursing in accordance with State Board requirements.  License cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a Nursing State Board or national licensing/certificationagency.
• Must have at least two (2) years of clinical experience in a primary care setting to include; outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital, emergency room or urgent care. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• An active Security Clearance is preferred

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.