Nurse (Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Port Hueneme, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Occupational Health) position is located within the Family Health Department in Port Hueneme, California. The nurse initiates standard care by conducting medical and occupational histories, reviewing immunizations, eliciting new health conditions and concerns, and providing appropriate counseling and follow-up or referrals. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, treats, and provides nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses; participates in the medical facility’s quality assurance program, including peer review and review of medical records for complete occupational health data; and performs worksite visits independently or with other occupational health professionals. The role also provides individual and group education and training about specific hazards and substances in compliance with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard, and initiates appropriate laboratory, X-ray, or screening tests based on past or present exposure histories.

The position requires a current, active, unrestricted professional nursing license and qualifying nursing education and experience, or a qualifying doctoral degree. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security eligibility or access, complete required background and credit investigations, pass pre-placement medical screening, maintain Basic Life Support certification, and meet immunization and professional credential requirements. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required. This is a mission-essential position requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• A qualifying degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required, unless the stated federal employee exemption applies.
• A current, active, full, unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passing the National Council Licensure Examination, are required, unless the stated federal employee exemption applies.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
• Qualifying experience pathway: a nursing diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including routine health assessments for occupational injuries and illnesses, workplace health and safety reporting to implement or monitor programs, and education on occupational or work-related health hazards.
• Alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• A one-year probationary period applies.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and occupational histories, review immunizations, identify new health conditions and concerns, and provide counseling and appropriate follow-up or referrals.
• Provide nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care for occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Participate in the medical facility’s quality assurance program, including peer review and review of medical records for completeness of occupational health data.
• Conduct worksite visits independently or in collaboration with other occupational health professionals.
• Provide individual and/or group education and training on specific hazards and substances in compliance with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard.
• Initiate appropriate laboratory, X-ray, or screening tests based on histories indicating past or present exposures.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree