80 Surgery jobs in Goulds

Summary PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/15/2025. The first cut-off date is 8/1/2025. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from US Citizens. Responsibilities The Miami VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dentist. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice. The Oral Surgeon will consult with patients about treatment options, perform surgeries and keep abreast of the latest advances in surgical and dental technology. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases, injuries and malformation of the teeth, jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures. Diagnosing and managing pathological or irregular oral conditions. Diagnosing and treating oral and maxillofacial medical conditions, including oral cancer, cleft palate, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Performing comprehensive surgical care, including complicated tooth extractions. Performing oral and facial reconstructive surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness. Administering Anesthesia as required for surgical procedures. Creating comprehensive treatment plans for reconstructive and corrective jaw surgery. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. Education: Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. Residency or Comparable Experience: Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. Licensure and Registration: Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Preferred Experience: Oral and Maxillofacial experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports the Organization mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and Organization policy requirements.

Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALITY:

• Responsible for supporting and driving organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.

• Assists with implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve organization quality standards.

• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures are followed.

• Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.

• Maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.

• Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.

• Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.

PATIENT:

• Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.

• Provides education to patients and patient’s family regarding post procedure care of vascular access.

• Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.

• Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.

• Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.

• Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.

• Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.

• Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.

• Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician’s orders, and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations.

• Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed, maintaining a sterile technique.

• Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.

• Performs point – of – care laboratory testing as directed per physician’s orders and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations.

• Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.

• Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.

PHYSICIANS:

• Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.

• Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.

• May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment.

• Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per organization/FMC policy and procedure.

MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:

• Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.

• Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.

• Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.

• Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.

• Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the organization/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization formularies.

• May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.

• Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required.

• Assists with maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.

• Completes usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

• Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed.

• Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a regular basis.

• Completes medical records in an accurate manner in compliance with organization policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Perform chart audits on a regular basis.

• May participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.

• Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with organization/FMS records management guidelines.

• Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned.

• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

• The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation. May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)

• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 4 - 6 years' related experience preferred.

• Office Based Surgical Center/Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.

• Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.

• Proficient in IV insertion.

• Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.

• Experience with Medical database software.

• Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans