Employee Occupational Health RN

<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Please note, this position is only open to Southern Nevada Healthcare System Employees Only.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Employee Occupational Health (EOH) Registered Nurse (RN) provides competent, evidence-based care to employees and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The EOH RN supports worker-centered occupational safety and health initiatives, promotes employee well-being, monitors and tracks employee health status, and assesses workplace hazards and contaminants. The EOH RN assists with nursing education, orientation, competency development, and participates in quality improvement and utilization review processes. This position contributes to the development of care delivery models, participates in strategic planning, and ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Major Duties and Responsibilities: Promote and maintain the health and well-being of employees in the workplace Address occupational health and environmental medicine issues Ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, professional standards, and VA/VHA policy Assess employees' ability to safely perform work duties and establish work restrictions as needed Manage occupational injuries and illnesses Conduct medical examinations and evaluations related to the physical, chemical, biological, and social workplace environments Work closely with VASNHCS employees Administer vaccines and conduct surveillance programs Provide compassionate care to employees Document and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team Preferred Experience Employee Occupational Health Experience Preferred. Knowledge of Joint Commission and OSHA regulations. 2-3 years of knowledge and proficiency with Excel and Microsoft programs. 3 years of vaccination administration knowledge and experience Work Schedule: Variable Shifts depending on the needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: No FS#: 09915-F, 09916-F, 09917-F, 09918-F, 09919-F</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Probationary Period: During the first two years of your employment, you may be required to serve a probationary period beginning the effective date of your appointment. This period is considered to be an extension of the interview process and will provide your supervisor with an opportunity to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job. During this period if it is determined that your performance or conduct fails to demonstrate your qualifications for employment, you may be terminated.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.