Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: Corps of Engineers
Activity: USACE - Sacramento District (SPK)
Service: Army
Desired Grade: O2:O3:O4
Tour Description: 25-6513, Length 1 Year: Serves as the Lead Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) for civilian and military personnel assigned to a District or Center.
This position provides oversight and implementation of a comprehensive Occupational Health Program which promotes the health, efficiency and well-being of civilian and military personnel assigned to the area of responsibility, and to any outside federal agencies served by the organization.
The role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Occupational Health Nurse is accomplished through direct patient care services, medical surveillance, health and wellness education and promotion, medical screenings of civilian employees, medical record maintenance, and providing statistical data and support to the District Safety and Occupational Health (SOH).
Manager for the Command.
The Lead OHN oversees and coordinates the daily activities of nursing and administrative staff for the District/Center.
Serves as subject matter expert and consultant for occupational health related matters and provides updates for regulatory and policy changes.
Focuses on the promotion and re-establishment of health, the prevention of ailment and injury, protecting workers from occupational and environmental hazards.
Assists with patient care to include distribution of basic first aid supplies and over the counter medication.
Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified issues.
Provides direct employee patient care performing portions of physical examinations, blood pressure, vision screening, audiometric testing, electrocardiograms, lab, etc.
Ensures evaluations are performed in accordance with medical protocols.
Administers immunizations, medications and treatments as authorized by a licensed physician.
Assists with administering patient care for occupational or non-occupational injuries or illnesses, coordinating follow up other healthcare providers as needed.
In emergency situations, stabilizes the patient and facilitates the arrangement of emergency transport when further evaluation and treatment is appropriate.
Counsels employees on various health subjects, including nutrition, care of minor injuries and illnesses, vector borne illnesses, family and health problems, home care for communicable diseases, infant and prenatal care, safety, and job-related hazards and makes referrals to other health care providers in accordance with written medical directives and established protocols.
Serves as liaison with the employee's healthcare.
Qualifications: A degree in Nursing with a focus in Occupational Health
To apply, contact: SFC Tabitha Ruckman - 317-435-2377