Occupational Health Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: Occupational Health Nurse (Occupational Health Program)
• Location: Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital (BDAACH), Camp Humphrys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea
• Schedule/Expectations: TDY/business travel ~25%; on-call and may include evenings/weekends

Description

You will serve as a nursing authority in the Occupational Health Program, supporting health promotion and safety for U.S. workers. The role involves developing approaches and policies for coordinated employee health services, collaborating with occupational health partners, conducting worksite hazard evaluations, and implementing medical surveillance and hazard training in line with applicable U.S. laws, Army regulations, host nation laws, and the Status of Forces Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support standards and systems for coordinated delivery of employee health services
• Collaborate with audiology, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health technicians, and other providers
• Perform independent worksite visits to evaluate health hazards, work practices, and protective equipment use
• Implement medical surveillance, identify affected employees, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations
• Provide individual and group education/training on hazards and substances per HAZCOM and safety regulations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Degree in nursing from an accredited professional nursing program (transcripts required)
• Active, full, unrestricted RN license/registration and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• At least 1 year of qualifying professional nursing experience in occupational illness/injury care (or a qualifying doctoral degree)
• Maintain American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pass background investigation and complete a 1-year probationary period
• Comply with Selective Service and DoD foreign-area employment requirements; meet Exceptional Family Member Program requirements
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship
• Obtain/maintain required immunizations/vaccinations; consent to seasonal influenza vaccination
• Testing Designated Position (TDP): participate in drug urinalysis testing
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• TDY/business travel ~25% and mission-essential on-call availability as scheduled

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.