Occupational Health Nurse

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

1. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following (i.e., primary care, medical/surgical, critical care, emergency, public health, and/or occupational health nursing).
2. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following (i.e., intake assessments including extensive history and physical assessments, lab drawing, immunization administration, and/or exam room turnovers).
3. Demonstrated experience prioritizing tasks in a complex and fast paced environment.
4. Demonstrated experience communicating verbally.
5. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or equal BLS certification.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience; or a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. - AND - LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Prolonged periods of standing

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT: Working around infectious persons/materials

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

1. Demonstrated experience using standard screening and diagnostic instruments in primary care and/or occupational health setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: occupational health nursing principles, methods, ethics, and/or techniques.
3. Demonstrated experience entering and/or updating medical records in an electronic medical records database.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of federal rules, regulations and procedures relating to medical clearances for overseas assignments and medical examinations.