Registered Nurse-Occupational Health

The RN in Employee Occupational Health (EOH) plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of employees within the facility and associated community-based clinics. This position reports directly to the Service Chief of Administrative Medicine and collaborates closely with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner for clinical guidance and program oversight. This position requires a dedicated individual with strong organizational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments. The RN in EOH is integral to maintaining a healthy workforce and ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.

Included but not limited to:

• Collaboration and Administration:
  • Work alongside EOH provider(s) and allied staff to cover all VAMC facilities and community-based clinics (CBOC).
  • Administer the Flu Prevention Program, including vaccine administration and documentation in employee records.
  • Track and ensure compliance with vaccination programs.
• Confidentiality and Record Maintenance:
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee health information.
  • Manage and update employee medical records and immunization records.
• Employee Health Services:
  • Triage employees as they present for EOH related issues, provide guidance and support for illness and/or injury.
  • Oversee Occupational Health Surveillance Programs, to include: Hazardous Drug/Respirator FIT, TB screenings, and surveillance.
  • Administer vaccinations for employees including Influenza, COVID-19, Hepatitis B, and Td for work-related injuries.
• Program Support and Coordination:
  • Support the Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) program and other specialty exams (e.g., boiler plant, police, DOT, and incidental driver).
  • Conduct COVID-19 testing and provide guidance for return-to-work and work-related contact tracing.
  • Review and assess employee health records from internal and external sources.
  • Assist with the coordination of medical clearance for newly hired employees prior to transfer.
• Employee Wellness and Communication:
  • Lead employee wellness initiatives and maintain the Employee Wellness SharePoint site.
  • Serve as Chair for the Employee Wellness Committee and Point of Contact for Employee Whole Health initiatives.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Actively participate as a member of the EOH team, collaborating with facility-wide departments to enhance employee health programs and initiatives.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8 hour shift/day; 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: May be available on Ad-Hoc based on supervisors discretion
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Notifications:

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory


VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

Starting at $73,341 Per Year (VN 00)