Occupational Health Nurse

<p>This Direct Hire position is located in the Office of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management. The Occupational Health Nurse will provide direct care, health assessment and monitoring to employees and supports occupational health programs across the Smithsonian Institution. For more information on Direct Hire please go to the following link: Direct Hire Authority</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Occupational Health Nurse will provide direct care, health assessment and monitoring to employees and supports occupational health programs across the Smithsonian Institution. In this position, you will: Provide support to other staff, management, employees, and safety coordinators in specific medical monitoring or prevention activities. Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all SI employees and visitors. Participate in preventive health education programs and counseling aimed at prevention of disease and health maintenance. Counsel individual to improve existing chronic health conditions, e.g. hypertension, diabetes, poor physical fitness, or obesity. Obtain physical assessments and medical histories which may elicit new abnormal health conditions or concerns, and counsels, refers, and follows-up appropriately. Participate in administrative functions of Occupational Health Services in order to maintain a high quality of patient care.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>Conditions of Employment More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.<h3>Key Requirements</h3><ul><li>Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.</li><li>May need to complete a Probationary Period.</li><li>Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.</li><li>Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.</li></ul><h3>Education</h3>You must meet the Basic Education Requirements listed above.