Occupational Health Nurse Consultant

All Native Group•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

All Native Group is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Consultant to support the US Department of State Bureau of Medical Services (MED), Office of Occupational Health and Wellness, Occupational Health Division (MED/CP/HS/OH), in Washington, DC. The Occupational Health Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing care for workplace injuries and illnesses and supports the Occupational Medical Program’s disease and injury prevention and health promotion goals. The nurse supports day-to-day operations and planning, organization, and implementation of occupational medicine policies and procedures for employee health units. The role involves screening and occupational health procedures, limited follow-up and treatment or referral, patient documentation, injury and illness reporting, immunization programs, health education, and maintaining nursing supplies and equipment. The nurse works under the guidance of the safety officer and MED Occupational Health leadership, including on sensitive workplace and HR-related matters. The position may also involve epidemiologic investigations, worksite or industrial inspections, industrial hygiene surveys, illness absence monitoring, occupational recordkeeping and reporting, emergency assistance for non-occupational illness or injury, and support for educational activities. Participation in proposal support functions may be requested or required due to the incumbent’s expertise.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school or college.
Unrestricted current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing from any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
At least three years of current clinical experience in occupational health nursing, hospital nursing, or public health nursing.
Familiarity and experience performing occupational clinic screening, suitability assessments, and procedures such as audiometry and respirator fit testing.
Professional appearance and punctuality.
Computer literacy and ability to work with an electronic medical record.
Professional knowledge of and skill in applying specialized nursing standards, principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of case management and experience working with individuals with Reasonable Accommodation issues and other HR issues.
Ability to provide sound recommendations on the development, interpretation, and application of occupational health policies.
Ability to be diplomatic and tactful verbally and in writing when preparing materials for leadership review, approval, and signature.
Ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly in verbal and written form.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing principles and procedures.
Secret security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Health Nurse Certification is preferred but not required.
Previous experience working in overseas health units is desirable.
Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day service of the occupational health employee unit and plan, organize, and implement Occupational Medicine program policies and procedures relating to employee health units.
Perform occupational health screenings and procedures, including audiometry, respirator fit testing, and occupational examinations.
Follow applicable guidelines, federal regulations, Department of State policies and procedures, and physician-signed or verbal orders in clinical practice.
Provide limited follow-up and treatment or referrals as indicated; order and interpret some laboratory and diagnostic tests under practice guidelines or physician orders.
Update patient medical history information and document patient care encounters according to accepted practices and patient care guidelines.
Review and update occupational injury and illness reporting.
Order and maintain nursing supplies and equipment; monitor expiration dates, keep supplies organized and within shelf life, and alert appropriate offices when equipment maintenance is needed.
Maintain an organized health unit for efficient patient services.
Conduct allergy and travel immunizations and assist with related programs, including implementation of the annual Flu Shot Program.
Work with the safety officer to develop and conduct training on health hazards, health maintenance, and safe working habits.
Provide recommendations to the Director of the Occupational Health and Wellness Division regarding substantive program changes and occupational health protocols and techniques.
Work under the oversight of MED Occupational Health leadership on sensitive HR-related workplace situations and problems involving the Department of State workforce.
When needed, assist with emergency treatment of non-occupational illness or injury.
Conduct epidemiologic investigations of occupational illness and injury, worksite or industrial inspections, industrial hygiene surveys, illness absence monitoring, and occupational recordkeeping and reporting.
Support educational activities that may include personal protective equipment, AED/First Aid/CPR, respiratory protection, blood-borne pathogens, and reproductive hazards training.
Participate in proposal support functions when requested or required due to expertise.