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Occupational Health Nurse

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Medical Command
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Summary

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department of Preventative Medicine & Wellness, Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene West Point, NY.

The United States Military Academy at West Point is integral to the history of the United States of America. Since its founding March 16, 1802, a favorite expression at West Point is that "much of the history we teach was made by people we taught." West Point is on the west bank of the Hudson River 40 miles north of New York City. Renowned as one of the world's preeminent leader development institutions, West Point's mission is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. Nearby places of interest include the West Point Museum, Eisenhower Hall Theater, Constitution Island, Holleder Center, wineries, and much more.
For more information, please visit the following link: www.usma.edu

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/11/2017 to 11/20/2017
Salary
$79,213 to - $100,595 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
West Point, NY
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
NCMD173138067031HM
Control number
484175500

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Duties

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As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will:

  • Plan, implement, coordinate, and provide occupational health nursing and health services to employees, such as the care and treatment of employee illnesses, injuries, and programs of health examination, screening, counseling, and education.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement aspects of a comprehensive occupational health program serving approximately 3,800 civilian and military personnel at West Point, New York.
  • Perform health examinations and administers emergency, palliative, and follow-up care for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries.
  • Perform and/or coordinate pre placement, periodic job-related, administrative and other authorized examinations.
  • Perform or participate in medical screening and surveillance programs, biological monitoring, epidemiological investigations, ergonomic evaluations, and related studies and surveys.
  • Investigate health problems of employees, both individual and clusters, to determine causes and recommend measures to prevent or control health hazards in work places.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • See "other requirements" section for applicable Conditions of Employment.

Other Requirements:

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
  • This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A job offer to an applicant who is a not a current employee will be withdrawn if the applicant refuses to be tested. Applicants with verified positive test results shall be refused employment. Applications from such individuals shall not be considered for employment for a period of 6 months from the date of the test results.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Occupational Health Nurse:

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.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and 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.

Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Education Substitution: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
Degree and Experience: Possession of a diploma, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level). Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: One year of experience which includes performing patient assessments, coordinating patient care, and educating employees on health promotion topics, such as the use of personal protective devices and healthy lifestyles.

Additional information

  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 53 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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