Registered Nurse (Occupational Health)

Quick Facts

• Role: Employee Occupational Health (EOH) Registered Nurse (RN)

• Employment: Temporary (not to exceed 2 years)

• Work mode: In-person (no telework)

• Schedule: Expected availability of one 8-hour shift per biweekly pay period; Monday–Friday, no holidays/weekends (typical 0730–1600; may vary for New Employee Orientation)

Description

The EOH Registered Nurse provides evidence-based occupational healthcare to employees by performing health assessments, counseling, planning, education, monitoring, evaluation, and training. The role promotes worker health by tracking employee health status and wellbeing, facilitating required screenings and immunization processes, and assessing workplace safety from hazards and contaminants. Responsibilities also include parts of employee case management for work-related illnesses, injuries, and exposures in coordination with HR.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EOH provider, Human Resources, Voluntary Services, Infection Control, and other local/facility resources

• Facilitate employee screenings, including New Employee Orientation, annual facility driver renewal exams, influenza vaccine administration and tracking, external transfer processes, separation processes, disaster emergency medical personnel system process, courtesy pre-placement visits, annual health evaluation and immunizations, and post-exposure counseling and treatment

• Evaluate and report employee work-related injuries and illnesses, including illnesses within the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

• Maintain employee health records and support employee health and wellness programs

• Provide components of case management for work-related illnesses, injuries, and exposures with HR

• Ensure compliance with VHA directives, OSHA guidelines, The Joint Commission standards, VISN/local policy, and related documentation

• Provide expert consultation to supervisors, employees, voluntary services, and leadership on occupational health programs

• Assist with annual medical surveillance for employees assigned to surveillance programs

• Assess employee needs using medical history interviews, observation and physical assessment (including diagnostic screening), and review of medical records

• Perform limited physical exam tasks: vital signs, vision screening, lung auscultation, and initial trauma assessments

• Use specialized equipment/techniques as needed: oxygen equipment, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), basic life support, and color vision assessment tools

• Document care and activities timely in electronic employee record systems

Requirements

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or an approved licensure pathway

• English proficiency (basic written and spoken)

• U.S. citizenship per VA policy (or non-citizen only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited)

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and schedule. Review the agency benefits details for specifics.