Public Notice - Nurse (Direct Hire)

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.

Perform radiographic imaging procedures and conduct laboratory and diagnostic tests; accurately document and report results.

Collaborate with safety officers, HR, and leadership to support OSHA compliance and injury prevention.

Conduct DOT (Directly Observed Therapy), pre-placement, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, and annual physical exams.

Coordinate case management and follow-up care for injured or ill employees.

Coordinate with offsite medical contacts and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Educate employees on safe work practices, ergonomics, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and exposures using evidence-based practice.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records.

Perform health surveillance, screenings, and health promotion (e.g., audiometry, spirometry, vaccinations).

For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Providing comprehensive occupational health nursing services (e.g. identifying health hazards, preventing workplace injuries, optimizing employee wellness, etc.); AND Performing, documenting, and/or coordinating occupational medical surveillance.

OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; OR c) Possess at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program To qualify for GS-12, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Performing comprehensive occupational medical evaluations and exercising advanced-practice clinical judgement; Interpreting and/or applying complex occupational medical standards and regulatory requirements; AND Serving as a technical advisor to management on occupational health matters To qualify for GS-13, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Performing comprehensive occupational medical evaluations and/or exercising advanced-practice clinical judgment; Providing oversight on complex occupational medical standards and regulatory requirements; AND Serving as subject matter expert to management on occupational health matters.

Promotion Potential The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience.

Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

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