Nurse (Community/Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Drum, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Community/Occupational Health) position is located within the Army Public Health Clinic, Guthrie Army Health Clinic at Fort Drum, New York. The nurse is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive public health nursing programs throughout the installation community. The position involves health education, population health analysis, community outreach, environmental health inspections, health assessments, and counseling to support disease prevention and public health awareness. Student loan repayment and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless exempt under the stated federal employee provision.
A current, active, full, unrestricted professional nurse 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, unless exempt under the stated federal employee provision.
For foreign nursing school graduates, completion of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program, including credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and an approved English Language Proficiency examination; a copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
Either 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 occupational or public health nursing services, patient or staff education, and conducting or assisting with epidemiological contact investigations; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education from a professional nursing program.
The stated Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption may apply to eligible current or former Department of War nurses or practical nurses who meet the specified service and degree conditions.
A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, which must be obtained and maintained.
Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the required physical health and ability to perform the duties.
Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; and other immunizations as applicable.
Compliance with mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons with documentation.
Submission to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
Satisfactory suitability determination and required personnel security background investigation, including initial and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
U.S. citizenship and, where applicable, completion of Selective Service requirements.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
May be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Ability to meet TDY or business travel requirements to various locations.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive public health nursing programs throughout the installation community.
Conduct health education activities for service members, command leadership, supervisors, healthcare workers, and others.
Analyze statistical health data with health promotion personnel to identify and address population-level health risk behaviors.
Support community health marketing initiatives through multimedia channels, specialized clinics, and health expositions to expand public health awareness.
Conduct environmental health inspections in childcare and youth facilities to identify safety hazards and determine staff educational requirements.
Evaluate client health status through comprehensive interviews, validated health risk appraisals, and physiological biometric measurements.
Provide client-centered counseling to epidemiologically affected individuals to encourage behavioral modifications and interrupt disease transmission chains.