Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1161, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001

B -- COST ANAYLSES SOL N00164-98-R-0140 DUE 081798 POC Gay Catt, Code 1161SL, telephone 812-854-3861, Rex Williams, Contracting Officer WEB: Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane home page, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here for point of contact, catt_g@crane.navy.mil. Sources are being sought and information requested to assist with an ongoing business case analyses in the operation of Clinics and Dispensaries. Information gathered will be used in a cost comparison to determine the most efficient method of continued performance. The Clinic/Dispensary is currently manned with a NT-09 Medical Officer/Manager. The individual is responsible for the administrative and technical supervision of a work force consisting of Level III and Level IV Technical Specialist. Assignments include serving as head of the medical department and any major technical program/projects when the projects, expertise, and recognition warrant. Is responsible for managerial and decision making of programs/functions having a broad impact with the activity, Navy, and the Department of Defense. This person exercises authority to set, direct, evaluate and determine the critical aspects of long-range plans, goals and objectives, budgetary and staffing needs and solutions of the administrative/technicalprogram segment(s), or function(s) for which accountable. Oversees projects and programs, providing advise and guidance to lower level supervisors where problems exist, make decision on work problems and administrative proposals or requirements; and works closely with other supervisors and managers outside the unit to further activity and agency programs. NT-04/GS-610-11 Technical Specialist/Occupational Health Nurse. Provides professional occupational nursing services and administrative management essential to the direction and operation of the NSWC Crane Medical Department. Is responsible for planning and revising work schedules and case load assignments, coordinates priorities, analyzes program effectiveness and efficiency and conducts studies to target and resolve problems, makes long and short range recommendations for program planning, provides advice on department policies and serves as point of contract for coordination of services. May be required to perform duties as a senior nurse, as directed by workload as assigned by the Medical Director. Explains work requirements, procedures, provides technical assistance in unusual or difficult cases, conducts spot checks on completed work. Coordinates fitness for duty examinations, disability retirement claims, worker's compensation claims and adequacy of all related medical documentation. Prepares or approves preparation of semi-annual and monthly reports to workload status, and special reports/projects as initiated by the Medical Director. NT-03 Technical Specialist/Occupational Nurse. Provides professional nursing services. This position supports the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program by ensuring a safe and healthful work environment for all employees. Must be adept in assessing, treating, counseling employees for occupational, physical, and emotional health problems. The incumbent does this by performing specific duties and responsibilities such as acting as the Program Manager over one or more major medical programs, such as hearing conservation, medical explosive certification, radiation health medical surveillance and asbestos medical surveillance. Provides acute trauma care, recognizes hazardous exposure and initiating treatment as prescribed by physician. Health hazards encompass a broad spectrum including chemical, physical (e.g. radiation-ionizing and non-ionizing, lasers, etc.) and biological agents. Notifies doctor and or industrial hygienists and the safety department of unsafe conditions and exposures, request assistance in evaluating the work site to determine if any relationship exists between the employee symptoms and workplace exposure. Provides primary care for illnesses occurring in the workplace. Gives immediate treatment for occupational illnesses, makes referral to physician, provides follow-up care for employees suffering from chronic disease and referral services to outside health care sources. Takes medical histories, recognizes and makes specific recommendations to the physician for the alleviation of employee's problems dealingwith personal care, activities of daily living, and other health related needs. Performs health screening procedures such as pulmonary function tests, audiogram, visual screens, electrocardiograms, etc. Identifies whether the results are within normal limits and how deviations from normal affect the employee's health and employability status. Initiates appropriate lab tests and x-rays. Participates in preventive health education programs. Must have knowledge of immunizations required for overseas travel and tetanus prophylaxis, recognizes symptoms of anaphylactic shock and administers appropriate treatment as prescribed by the physician. Must have a knowledge of Bureau of Medical Instructions, Naval Medical Command Instructions, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and Code of Federal Regulations. Must have a knowledge of state regulations such as emergency Medical System regulations and Department of Health regulations is also required. Must have experience of with all emergency equipment including completion of a course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, etc. Site visits are not being scheduled at this time. The necessity of a site visit will be determined after the information gathering process is complete. Technical questions should be directed to: Ms. Gay D. Catt @ (812)854-3861 or via e-mail to: catt_ gd@ crane.navy.mil. This notice is for information gathering purposes only. Do not submit a formal proposal at this time. Send applicable information to: NAVSURFWARCENDIV, Bldg. 64, Code 1161SL, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 or fax to the number listed in Item 11 above. Email address that can be used is: catt_gd@crane.navy.mil. All responses must be received by: 2:00 PM EST 17 August 1998. Posted 08/04/98 (W-SN232598). (0216)

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