NewEmergency Department Tech | EDT I | Germantown | PT | Day Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEmergency Department Tech | EDT I | Germantown | PT | DayGermantown, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEDT I | FT Days | Le Bonheur Children's Emergency Department Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEDT I | FT Days | Le Bonheur Children's Emergency DepartmentJackson, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEDT I | FT | Evenings | Le Bonheur Children's Emergency Department 1p-1a Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEDT I | FT | Evenings | Le Bonheur Children's Emergency Department 1p-1aJackson, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEmergency Dept Tech I | Germantown | Full-Time | Nights Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEmergency Dept Tech I | Germantown | Full-Time | NightsGermantown, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEmergency Department Technician I | University | Full-Time | 11a-11p Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEmergency Department Technician I | University | Full-Time | 11a-11pMemphis, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEmergency Dept Tech I | Germantown ED | Full-Time | 3p-3a Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEmergency Dept Tech I | Germantown ED | Full-Time | 3p-3aJackson, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
NewEmergency Dept Tech I | Olive Branch | Part-Time | Evenings Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareEmergency Dept Tech I | Olive Branch | Part-Time | EveningsJackson, TNThe Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Full Time Nights Williamson HealthRegistered Nurse - Emergency Room - Full Time NightsFranklin, TNThe flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home.
Emergency Room Nurse Manager TriStar Summit Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse ManagerHermitage, TNAdditional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. The Emergency Room Nurse Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department.
Emergency Medicine Regional Advanced Practice Clinician Lead TeamHealthEmergency Medicine Regional Advanced Practice Clinician LeadKnoxville, TNFull timeTeamHealth is seeking a dynamic clinician with leadership experience to join our Lifepoint team as a regional advanced practice clinician lead. About the Role Facilitate bidirectional communication among APC director, lead APC, facility staff clinicians, and leadership (DYAD) teams.
Emergency Room Nurse FSER TriStar Skyline Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSERMurfreesboro, TNIn collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
Emergency Room Nurse TriStar Skyline Medical CenterEmergency Room NurseMurfreesboro, TNAs a Emergency Room Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.".
Emergency Room Nurse FSER TriStar Century Farms EREmergency Room Nurse FSERAntioch, TNAs a Emergency Room Nurse FSER, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.".
Registered Nurse OBGYN Emergency Department AscensionRegistered Nurse OBGYN Emergency DepartmentNashville, TNLicensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse OB Emergency Department AscensionRegistered Nurse OB Emergency DepartmentNashville, TNOur legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse GYN Emergency Department AscensionRegistered Nurse GYN Emergency DepartmentNashville, TNOur legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Emergency Room Nurse FSER TriStar Southern Hills Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSERFranklin, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.". The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
Emergency Room Nurse TriStar Hendersonville Medical CenterEmergency Room NurseHendersonville, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.". The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services.
Emergency Room Nurse TriStar NorthCrest Medical CenterEmergency Room NurseSpringfield, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing." . In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
Emergency Room Nurse FSER North Parkridge North EREmergency Room Nurse FSER NorthChattanooga, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.". The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewEmergency Room Nurse FSER TriStar Ashland City Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSERAshland City, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.". In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
Emergency Room Resource Pool Nurse TriStar Centennial Medical CenterEmergency Room Resource Pool NurseMurfreesboro, TNOur campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.".
NewEmergency Room RN Parkridge East HospitalEmergency Room RNChattanooga, TNAdditional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Daily responsibilities of the Registered nurse include but are not limited to assessments and reassessments, developing individualized plans of care, medication administration, documentation, education, proper maintenance of equipment, and communication of patient needs. .
NewEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRN TriStar Southern Hills Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRNFranklin, TNThe RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
NewEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRN TriStar Skyline Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRNLebanon, TNThe RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
NewEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRN TriStar Centennial Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSER PRNFranklin, TNOur campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewEmergency Room RN PRN - Soddy-Daisy Parkridge Soddy-Daisy EREmergency Room RN PRN - Soddy-DaisySoddy Daisy, TNThe RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
NewEmergency Room Nurse TriStar Horizon Medical CenterEmergency Room NurseDickson, TNAt HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.". The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewEmergency Room Nurse PRN TriStar Natchez EREmergency Room Nurse PRNDickson, TNThe RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
NewEmergency Room Nurse TriStar Centennial Medical CenterEmergency Room NurseMurfreesboro, TNOur campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.".
NewEmergency Room Nurse PRN TriStar NorthCrest Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse PRNSpringfield, TNTriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewEmergency Room Nurse PRN TriStar Hendersonville Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse PRNHendersonville, TNThe Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
NewEmergency Room Nurse PRN FSER Parkridge North EREmergency Room Nurse PRN FSERChattanooga, TNThe RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
NewEmergency Room Nurse Tristar Bellevue EREmergency Room NurseBellevue, TNOur campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.".
NewEmergency Room Nurse FSER TriStar Centennial Medical CenterEmergency Room Nurse FSERFranklin, TNOur campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion. As a Emergency Room Nurse at TriStar Bellevue FSER, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.
Emergency Management Specialist (Mid-Level) Essential Healthcare Solutions LLCEmergency Management Specialist (Mid-Level)Nashville, TNRemoteEssential Healthcare Solutions LLC is supporting Pinnacle Solutions & Consulting Group (PSCG), an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, in its search for motivated, solution-driven team players eager to embrace the responsibilities of working in a dynamic and professionally rewarding environment. PSCG delivers federal disaster response, emergency management, and recovery consulting services as a subcontractor to prime contractors on FEMA, USACE, and related federal vehicles.
Technical Success Administrator - Emergency Call Management (ECM) Motorola Solutions IncTechnical Success Administrator - Emergency Call Management (ECM)TNRemote$115,000–$130,000 / yearThis position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers. We work to ensure that the customer experience with Motorola Solutions continuously exceeds their expectations and, through our internal and external relationships, we are committed to consistent delivery and follow through to help customers serve their communities and to be their best in the moments that matter.".
Nursing Director (RN) - Emergency Department Hardin Medical CenterNursing Director (RN) - Emergency DepartmentTNProvides leadership for patient care, management of employees, management of supplies and equipment, and fiscal management including salaries and wages, productivity, supply and equipment costs and all other financial categories within the Emergency Department. To provide leadership and guidance within the framework of the objectives and policies established by the Chief Nursing Officer and the Executive Team at Hardin Medical Center for the operations, quality, safety, growth, and talent (Emergency Department Employees) of the Emergency Department.
Head of Emergency Response The Boring CompanyHead of Emergency ResponseNashville, TN8-12+ years of progressive experience leading industrial, facility, or transit emergency response programs (tunnel, underground infrastructure, or high-hazard industrial environments strongly preferred). Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Assistant Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days East Tennessee Childrens HospitalAssistant Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time DaysKnoxville, TNThe Assistant Medical Director (AMD) works collaboratively with the Medical Director to achieve clinical, operational, and quality improvement goals and strategic initiatives. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, Emergency & Critical Care, After-Hours, SACS: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA University of Tennessee SystemVeterinary Nurse Supervisor, Emergency & Critical Care, After-Hours, SACS: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIAKnoxville, TN$47,840–$70,720 / yearProvide advanced nursing care and comfort assessment for emergency and critically ill patients, including complex and high-acuity cases; advanced catheterization, oxygen supplementation, tube feeding, thoraco/abdominocentesis, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, etc. The Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Supervisor provides clinical leadership, hands-on advanced nursing care, and operational oversight for the ICU and ER veterinary nursing teams in a fast-paced, high-acuity academic hospital environment.
Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days East Tennessee Childrens HospitalMedical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time DaysKnoxville, TNEducation: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Skills: Strong communication skills, leadership experience, and abilities to guide a pediatric department's mission, quality and goals.
Medical Director - Emergency Veterinarian Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - ChattanoogaMedical Director - Emergency VeterinarianChattanooga, TN$180,000–$200,000 / yearWorking alongside a dedicated leadership team, including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, focusing on clinical excellence, mentorship, and strategic growth. With a high star rating from over 900 Google reviews, we are proud to be not only Chattanooga’s premier specialty and emergency hospital, but also a trusted partner in our community.
NewRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Evening Prisma HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, EveningMaryville, TNIdentifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization. Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
NewRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Part-Time, Variable Prisma HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Part-Time, VariableMaryville, TNIdentifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization. Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
NewRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Days Prisma HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, DaysMaryville, TNIdentifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization. Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
NewRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Day Prisma HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-Time, DayMaryville, TNIdentifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization. Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
NewRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Part-Time, Nights Prisma HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department, Part-Time, NightsMaryville, TNIdentifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization. Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Director Emergency Department Community Health Systems IncDirector Emergency DepartmentTNThe Director, Emergency Department, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Monitors departmental performance metrics, including length of stay, left-without-being-seen rates, door-to-provider times, and patient satisfaction, identifying trends and implementing improvement strategies.
Emergency Veterinarian PetVet Care CentersEmergency VeterinarianMemphis, TN$120,000–$150,000 / yearClassification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.