Occupational Health Nurse Consultant - Washington DC

VetJobs•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

All Native Group is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Consultant to support the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Medical Services, Office of Occupational Health and Wellness, Occupational Health Division in Washington, DC. The Occupational Health Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing care for workplace injuries and illnesses and supports disease and injury prevention and health promotion goals of the Occupational Medical Program. The position supports day-to-day operations and implementation of occupational medicine policies and procedures for employee health units. It includes occupational health screening and procedures, clinical follow-up and referrals, health documentation, injury and illness reporting, supply and equipment management, immunization programs, and workplace health and safety training. The nurse works under the oversight of MED Occupational Health leadership on occupational health programs and sensitive workplace matters, and may assist with emergency treatment, investigations, inspections, surveys, and educational activities. The posting states both that a Secret clearance is required (with Top Secret preferred) and, under Certificates/Security Clearances/Other, that no clearance is required for this position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school or college.
Unrestricted current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in 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 with occupational clinic screening, suitability procedures, and related procedures such as audiometry and respirator fit testing.
Computer literacy and ability to work with electronic medical records.
Professional appearance and punctuality.
Professional knowledge of nursing principles and procedures and occupational health standards, concepts, laws, regulations, and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form and to be diplomatic and tactful in sensitive workplace situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft programs.
Security clearance information is inconsistent in the posting: one section requires a Secret clearance, while another says no clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Health Nurse Certification.
Previous experience working in overseas health units.
Top Secret clearance is preferred, according to the Security Clearance section.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day service, planning, organization, and implementation of occupational medicine programs, policies, and procedures for 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 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; organize equipment and monitor expiration dates and maintenance needs.
Keep the health unit organized to support efficient patient services.
Conduct allergy and travel immunizations and assist with immunization programs, including 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 Occupational Health leadership regarding occupational health program protocols, policies, and management techniques.
Support case management and matters involving reasonable accommodation and other HR issues.
Conduct epidemiologic investigations of occupational illness and injury, worksite or industrial inspections, industrial hygiene surveys, illness absence monitoring, and occupational recordkeeping and reporting as required.
As needed, assist with emergency treatment of non-occupational illness or injury.
Support educational activities such as 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.
Complete a pre-employment drug screen; employees are also subject to random drug screens during employment.