Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Occupational Health)

<p>About the Position: This position is located at Naval Health Clinic New England, Newport, Rhode Island. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provides nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment and nursing care of occupational injuries and illnesses.</p><p>Manages occupational injuries such as lacerations, contusions, fractures, burns, sprains, back injuries, and tenosynovitis because of repetitive motion.</p><p>Serves as the principal program manager and technical authority for a multi-site occupational health program supporting geographically separated military and civilian worksites.</p><p>Directs depot-level industrial, waterfront, and installation support operations involving varied hazards and medical surveillance requirements.</p><p>Establishes program goals through interdisciplinary collaboration with industrial hygienists, safety managers, physicians, and regional leadership.</p><p>Performs and oversees worksite visits to evaluate health hazards, work practices, and the efficacy of protective equipment.</p><p>Develops and implements the occupational health quality improvement program, including the identification and resolution of systemic issues.</p><p>Analyzes surveillance data, injury trends, and exposure sampling results to identify program gaps and implement corrective actions through updated policies, workflows, or staffing priorities.</p><h3>Education</h3>FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.