Occupational Health Nurse

Duties

As a Occupational Health Nurse, you will:

• Manage medical surveillance programs. These programs may include annual surveillance for exposure to metal working fluids, hexavalent chromium, noise and other potential chemical, biological, radiological, or physical hazards encountered in the workplace.
• Provide nursing services in an industrial clinic environment and manages the confidential medical records and other documentation associated with these duties.
• Conduct pre-employment and periodic medical screening tests such as hearing and vision tests. Initiate medical history questionnaires and required medical forms for pre-placement, periodic exams, fitness for duty, and exit and return to work exams. Track work-related injuries, lost work days, and restricted work days in order to maintain an accurate Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300). Participate in Worker’s Compensation claim management by attending monthly teleconferences with claims representatives and Mint management.
• Monitor and follow up on chronic, serious or acute conditions to include maintaining an awareness of duty status of injured/ill employees on all shifts. Offer advice for procedures/protocols to ensure sound case management practices for work-related injuries and illnesses. Work closely with supervisors of employees who return to work following work-related or non-work-related injuries or illnesses with medical restrictions that allow them to participate in the Light/Limited Duty Program. Track employee medical progress until returned to work at full duty or with approved accommodation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-MINT-13. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. You must meet the screen-out elementSpecialized Experience and Eligibility, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) on all other elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified.