Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

<p>The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. Leads performance improvement initiatives that improves care or processes. Engages in evidence-based practice and the application of clinical practice guidelines. Implements quality improvement initiatives that lead to outcomes at the panel/program level.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently performs occupational health evaluations including pre-employment exams, fitness-for-duty assessments, and medical surveillance examinations to determine employees' ability to safely perform essential job functions. Manages acute and work-related injuries and illnesses, including initial workers' compensation evaluations, ongoing management, functional assessments, and follow-up care as appropriate. Develops and implements individualized plans to support employee health, workplace safety, and risk reduction. Orders and interprets laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medical documentation related to occupational exposures and job requirements. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within scope of practice for work-related conditions and minor acute issues. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services when additional evaluation or treatment is indicated. Provides education and counseling to employees regarding workplace hazards, exposure prevention, and health promotion. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including Safety, Infection Control, Human Resources, and leadership to promote a safe work environment and regulatory compliance. Ensures HIPAA-compliant documentation and reporting of findings to appropriate facility officials in accordance with VA and OPM regulations. Participates in safety committees, policy review, and performance improvement initiatives related to occupational health services. Preferred Experience: Experience in Occupational Medicine specialty is preferred 4-5 years of experience in Occupational Health Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<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 of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of