Nurse (Occupational Health)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Nurse (Occupational Health): Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Licensure: 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017, or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. – Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; AND – Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position/grade level you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes: develop and manage an occupational health program for an organization; provides referrals, consultations, and counseling on a wide range of health subjects such as nutrition, dentition, care of minor injuries and illnesses; record and communicate data relevant to primary health assessments including detailed family and medical history, a physical examination and selected laboratory, radiology, and cardiology tests; develops train-the-trainer classes on operation and use of AEDs and teaching CPR. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). NOTE: May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, hard hats, safety goggles, masks, gowns, gloves or protective outer garments. Occasionally visits sites where toxic chemical, physical, biological and safety hazards are present. May require carrying of equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs., also requires standing and bending in assessment and treatment of patients. Extended driving, travel, and hours may be required.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing DHA for Medical Occupations to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Responsible for day-to-day operation of a health unit. Manages and administers programs for federal employees in several federal agencies; supervises and directs part time contract healthcare personnel in the provision of comprehensive nursing, preventative and therapeutic health care services.