Occupational Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Hold a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program; submit a transcript.
• Applicants who graduated from a foreign nursing school must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and submit a transcript.
• Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; submit a copy of the license.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including experience documenting medical clearance review steps and making medical qualification recommendations for job placement; coordinating agency personnel medical testing through civilian contract services; and managing, reviewing, and approving pre-employment examinations to establish baseline health data and initial health eligibility.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administrative screening process for medical eligibility.
• Assess health histories and medical documentation to determine whether candidates meet physical and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with the agency medical officer and safety personnel to manage complex health cases.
• Provide nursing insights on functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and return-to-work pathways.
• Evaluate health data and trends to identify potential workplace exposures or health risks.
• Provide clinical recommendations that promote employee safety and health continuity.
• Guide employees and management on occupational health requirements, health maintenance, and injury prevention.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules and telework may be available
• Tuition reimbursement may be available
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers
• Employee training and developmental opportunities
• A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees