Attachment 5 - Labor Category Descriptions Final.pdf

U.S. Department of State Vaccination and Occupational Health Support Services (VOHSS) Bureau of Medical Services RFP # 19AQMM23-R-0017

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

ATTACHMENT 5 – LABOR CATEGORIES

Below represents the functional, education, and personnel security requirements unless otherwise stated at the Task Order level.

5.1 Administrative Assistant

Functional Duties Responsibilities

To perform, under general government supervision, requiring the exercise of limited independent judgment, work of a moderate complexity involving the coordination and synchronization of personal and project calendars

Collection and recording of operational data (including the collection, cataloging, and protection of Personally Identifiable Information)

Drafting of correspondence or replying to inquiries related to policy development, coordination, interpretation, or change

Completion of complex administrative or clerical tasks necessary to support ongoing policy, operational, or clinical activities.

Education and Related Experience

Possess necessary knowledge, skills, education, and/or professional experience equivalent to at least 2 years of work experience.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting similar administrative or operational activities

Clearance Requirements

Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

5.2 Health Educator

Functional Duties Responsibilities

Provides education to staff on regulatory standards and compliance, current clinical practice issues, and safety standards.

Coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates the orientation process for new unit staff.

Participates in processes to determine unit competencies and to assure competence of staff. Collaborates with other departments and nursing areas to ensure consistency and to avoid duplication.

Participates in unit-specific and hospital-wide quality improvement activities, actively participates in the activities of the Clinical Education Council.

Maintains staff education tracking records.

Collaborates with the Clinical Director and Unit Leadership in the area of specialty to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Attends on-going educational opportunities that support best-practice initiatives and provides summary presentations to applicable groups within the organization.

Participates in the evaluation and interview of job candidates and makes recommendations regarding appropriate fit for organization and specific unit.

Participates in staff performance evaluations and develops individual educational plans to facilitate staff competency and performance.

Encourages staff participation in seminars, meetings, in-services, and shared governance activities. Offers guidance to staff in pursuit of continued professional development.

Minimum education level – Bachelor`s Degree in Nursing.

Master`s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse in a care setting applicable to the service or initiative.

Demonstrated experience in nursing staff development or nursing leadership with knowledge of nursing staff development theory or principles of adult education required.

Outside applicants seeking a Clinical Educator position must be able to demonstrate that they have met the required criteria at previous employment.

Clearance Requirements

Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

5.3 Logistics Specialist

Functional Duties Responsibilities

Deployment support for the timely transportation of personnel and materials to meet security-related medical support requirements, using professional judgement to assess the exigency of the support requirement, the availability of funds, regulatory and legal restrictions, and other applicable policy-based and situational-based considerations as applicable.

Procurement and lifecycle sustainment support of supplies and equipment necessary for the provision of security-related medical support

Planning and evaluation support necessary to develop and adjust plans and schedules for the to meet requirements and evaluate logistical support plans for feasibility, efficiency, and economy — developing alternatives as required

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Health Care, Management, Sciences, Information Systems, or other related analytical scientific or technical disciplines.

Degree/Experience substitution: Six (6) years of experience in at least two directly related technological areas, including experience in all phases of logistics acquisition and logistics planning.

Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience and a high school diploma or equivalent GED may be substituted if the professional lacks a degree.

Must have expertise in one or more of the following: logistics systems, tools, assessments of existing supply chains, implementation and change strategies, life-cycle impact analyzes, facility and location consolidations, and transportations modeling.

Must possess working knowledge of office software and IT systems

Clearance Requirements

Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

5.4 Medical Administrator/Assistant

Functional Duties Responsibilities

Oversee the management of the administrative aspects and organization of the health care provider.

dealing with finances, human resources, equipment and technology acquisition, working with management, and facilities maintenance.

Planning, business strategies, and developing new health care services

High School graduate or equivalent, additional course work or experience in the medical field

Excellent verbal and communication skills Must have strong inter-personal skills and ability to interact effectively with various clientele Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to multi task Must be able to work well under pressure

5.5 Medical Physician

Work performed under this labor category includes professional services advising the Program Office in the diagnosis of illness, Expert guidance concerning the prescription and administration of healthcare treatment for people suffering from injury or disease, Expert guidance on the examination of patients, Expert guidance on obtaining medical histories, and Expert guidance on ordering, performing, and the interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Expert assistance to advise the Program Office with patient care, hygiene, and preventive healthcare practices.

Must possess a Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Specialty certifications and expertise will be described at the task order level.

5.6 Medical Technician

Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results; Following the laboratory’s quality control policies

Documenting all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance

Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying Lab Supervisor

Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area

Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position

Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere Completing other duties as directed

Employee must be at least 18 years of age High school graduate or equivalent Keyboarding experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science

Completion of clinical rotations in the areas of microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or Fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist”

5.7 Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality and effective patient care through the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic mental illness

In addition to providing direct patient care, the Nurse Practitioner also educates patients and family members regarding mental illness

The Nurse Practitioner shares responsibility for the provision of excellent health care in compliance with state and federal accreditation requirements, and practices within the guidelines of the Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and in accordance with the DC Board of Nursing

Rounding and medication management of adult patients in the ED Behavioral unit

Complete progress notes in EPIC and bill for services provided Responds in a timely manner to request psychiatric consultation for adults who are patients on med/surg units

Advanced clinical skills in specialty area or equivalent Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, scientific process, and service excellence in practice Ability to interact successfully with the public Ability to perform effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities Ability to maintain personal composure in high-stress situations, deadlines, and changing priorities Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required to service a diverse customer base Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to enhance collaboration and problem-solving Ability to demonstrate and convey a favorable image of the organization and to conform to proper standards of professional dress, attitude, and demeanor

Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients' families/visitors, and clinical staff

Proven ability to relate effectively to individuals of various backgrounds and cultures, including the understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural, ethnic, gender, and international differences

Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and with meticulous attention to detail Demonstrate a strong ability to use initiative and judgment and to identify, analyze and solve problems Ability to demonstrate self-direction and initiation Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Ability to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment Work requires standing, bending, sitting, and using/manipulating various health assessment instruments and machines, and/or walking for extended periods of time Master's Degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse

Practitioner Must be licensed as an NP in the District of Columbia

5.8 Program Manager - Task Order Level

Serves as the single management focal point between multiple intelligence agencies.

Responsible for the execution of all services and projects related to information sharing across multiple intelligence agencies.

Support integration of classified systems across multiple intelligence agency platforms.

Builds and maintains a strategic enterprise partner relationship with the Medical

Bureau Coordinate efforts with PHIMS Program Manager as appropriate.

Apprises the COR of all significant issues in a timely manner.

Provides strategic guidance, vision, and direction to the project teams.

Ensures program integration across task areas, work groups, intelligence agencies, functional/technical teams and delegates administrative, financial, and coordination duties as necessary.

Ensures use of innovative processes to plan, organize, and control all contract services and activities, manage risks and to monitor performance.

Ensures all Task Order activities meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements.

Ensures effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate intelligence agency groups with competing priorities.

Analyzes significant deviations from plan, takes corrective actions, and forecasts any impact on PHIMS Task Order deliverables.

Oversees definition of and adherence to PHIMS standard processes.

Education and Related Experience

MBA or MS/MA degree Management, Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related Technical Discipline.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Excellent external and internal communications skills.

Solid organizational skills including attention to details and multi-tasking skills.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

5.9 Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse assists physicians with treatment; assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and assists patients in complying with prescribed medical regimen, may specialize as an operating room nurse, psychiatric nurse, nurse anesthetist, industrial nurse, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialist. This nurse may supervise LPNs and Nursing Assistants.

Plans and provides comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards, uses judgment in assessing patient conditions, interprets guidelines, and modifies patient care as necessary, recognizes and determines proper action for medical emergencies, e.g., calls physician or takes preplanned emergency measures.

Prepares hospital or nursing home patients for tests, examinations, or treatment; assists in responding to emergencies; records vital signs and effects of medication and treatment in patient charts; and administers prescribed medications and intravenous feedings.

Observes patients, evaluates and records significant behavior and reaction patterns and participates in group therapy sessions.

Current AC LS is required.

Current C PR/BLS is required.

Current registration Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

All Registered Nurses with one or more years of experience will achieve and maintain

ACLS Certification.

5.10 Specialty Outpatient Registered Nurse

Provide safe/therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way in a physician practice or other Outpatient setting

To help achieve our mission, you will incorporate differences into the provision of care, while integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families, to include patient and family education

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others while having respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines is essential

Using an integrated approach toward achieving desired patient outcomes by utilizing standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery is of vital importance

Incorporated data and information to improve care and enhance outcomes while providing direction and guidance to others regarding practice is required

Serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor while demonstrating decision making and problem-solving skills is expected

Formulates plans of care based on trends of similar patients including patient education and discharge planning

Experience: 6 months of registered nurse clinical experience Education: BSN or ADN Within 6 months of start date: meet with nurse leader, identify which Accredited School the employee plans to attend, submit a review of transcript from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses, Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date

Certification: American Heart Association BLS Licensure: RN licensed