Occupational Health Nurse

Summary

This position is an Occupational Health Nurse within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Office of Certification (AAM-3), Aerospace Medical Certification Division, (AAM-300), Occupational Health Branch (AAM-340). The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

Duties

The Nurse plans, executes, and evaluates the healthcare program by providing direct comprehensive patient care, treatment, and procedures sufficient to performing highly specialized assignments of an advanced nature and difficulty under the direction of the supervising physician, and/or more experienced nurse in the administration of the medical office/clinic. Employee and manager discuss the scope of the assignment, approaches, timeframes, and possible execution phases. Completed work is reviewed periodically for soundness of overall approach, effectiveness in meeting objectives and deadlines, and conformance with policy. Assists in providing oversight to the medical technicians and the medical record technicians in patient triage, assessments, testing, and other patient care. Oversees or performs patient intake screening. Assesses the employee's condition, recognizing the range of normal and manifestations of common abnormalities. From the assessment, determines the basic nature and urgency of the employee's condition and makes appropriate referrals. Maintains the Medical Treatment Record (MTR) system providing for the security of Privacy Act Information and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance including the proper release and disclosure of information. Assists in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols. Using SOPs and protocols, provides independent services including the issue of over-the-counter medications and basic first aid and refers to other providers as appropriate. Completes patient treatment from written orders as provided; provides patient education, health promotion, and nursing support; ensures the continuity of the patient care by making appointments, assisting with specialty referrals for follow-up, and coordinating with other health care professionals as required. Follows up treatment plan, testing, and other activities to ensure executed as specified by the provider. Appropriately documents all clinical activities in the MTR and modifies practices in response to quality assurance recommendations. Maintains professional nursing licensure, certifications, and professional development including the Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS and ACLS) certifications. Coordinates with the Office of Environmental Safety and Occupational Health to maintain the employee medical surveillance lists and supporting industrial hygiene survey reports. Advocates for employees and supervisors to facilitate site surveys to reduce workplace hazards, and industrial hygiene reviews. Assists in scheduling examinations, testings, follow-ups, and referrals. Coordinates with Emergency and Disaster Management for contingencies. Maintains required certifications including but not limited to the following: American Board of Occupational health Nurses, Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation CAOHC and NIOSH spirometry/PFT. Supports the Occupational Medicine Programs and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center reporting to the Occupational Medical Physician Division Manager. These programs include at minimum the Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Travel Medicine Program, and the Blood-borne Pathogens Program. Supports the Health Awareness Program (HAP) by assisting in trend analysis, evaluation, contractual requirements, system requirements, and resource management. Coordinates with National and Community Resources, external to FAA, to facilitate this unfunded program. Gives professional guidance in selecting, procuring, maintaining, inventorying, and safeguarding pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical equipment. Provides medical management oversight and works closely with external offices, including Department of Labor in the conduct of Office of Workers¿ Compensation Program (OWCP) claims across the MMAC and other FAA locations.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the following requirements for all grade levels: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing education program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (Must submit transcript) Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. (Must submit certification) Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Must submit licensure) Experience: In addition to the mandatory license and education requirements described above a minimum of one full year of professional nursing experience at the FV-H (FG/GS-10/12) level is required. Applicants should provide examples of experience in their work history. Applicants will provide transcripts, license, and certifications within their application for qualification verification. Applicants currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for this position.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.