Job Description

Cape Fox Eagle Health, LLC is accepting resumes for a 30 hour/10 hours a day/3 days per week Occupational Health Registered Nurse to provide services at the NIH Occupational Medical Service located in Bethesda, Maryland. The OMS works under the Department of Health and Safety within NIH and collaborates with safety professionals and NIH researchers.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $47.93 for up to 40 hours per week. This is comprised of a base hourly rate of $43.00 plus $4.93 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This rate rate represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities (70%)

• Independently performs initial evaluation and triaging medical emergencies;
• Assists in the clinical care provided for medical emergencies to include wound care, medication administration, phlebotomy, EKG’s and BGM;
• Assist in implementing health promotion activities within the NIH community;
• Perform initial assessment, treatment, and counseling of occupational injuries and illness and mental health crises.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external providers related to injury or illness;
• Provide proper documentation and education to employees about workers compensation and work restrictions following an accident or illness;
• Independently conducts pre-placement medical evaluations to include vital signs, hearing/vision testing and EKG’s;
• Enroll and educate employees in appropriate medical surveillance programs (animal exposure program, tuberculosis, and biological surety program);
• Strong working knowledge of how to provide patient education and treatment to employees who may be exposed to blood borne pathogens;
• Provide work related immunizations, including international travel immunizations and counseling to NIH employees;
• Complies with universal precautions, infection control and waste management guidelines;
• Manage triage telephone calls and walk-in patients in a professional and with quick assessment skills;
• Nurse will cross train for coverage at Baltimore and Frederick satellite clinics;

Administrative Responsibilities (30% )

• Review and revise all sections of the OMS procedure manual annually;
• Participate in quality improvement activities;
• Participate in nurse training and staff meetings.
• Work with OMS Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers on new OMS initiatives.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

• Graduate from a college or university accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). With a degree in Associate’s Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Two years of postgraduate clinical experience as a RN or LPN providing direct patient care and ability to draw and process blood samples.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licensed as an RN in any state with a full, active, and unrestricted license.
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation and possess practical knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Location

NIH - Bethesda, MD - Bethesda, MD 20892 US (Primary)