Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs in District of Columbia

Cape Fox/Eagle Health is seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team in support of The National Gallery of Art Occupational Health contract. This position is contingent upon award.

Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day

Core Duties:

Daily On-Site Services

• Attend to job-related medical needs and delivering nursing assessments of minor health complaints for staff and volunteers. Occupational health monitoring on a walk-in or appointment basis shall be included in the overall firm-fixed-price of operating the clinic during regular operating hours
• Managing the OHC to include ordering of supplies, equipment, and medications necessary to provide contracted services
• Height and weight, Blood Pressure and pulse, Dispense Over the Counter (OTC) medication for minor ailments, Glucose Testing, Temperature, Vision Screening, to identify vision problems in a treatable stage, provide education, and provide a referral to an eye care provider for a comprehensive eye exam (if needed). Does not include optometry services or safety glasses prescriptions
• Audiology Screening Conduct audiometric testing to assess hearing thresholds and identify changes over time for workers that may have arisen due to occupational noise exposure. 3.5.11. If a Standard Threshold Shift is detected, provide the affected worker with specific recommendations to reduce the risk of continued hearing loss
• The health unit shall have occupational health capabilities for conducting DOT physicals, HHS Drug-Testing (urine analysis), chemical exposure – medical monitoring, physical fitness, blood laboratory values, and overall general fitness to perform job duties and assignments
• Create and maintain individual patient records for all staff and volunteers
• Providing individual counseling to employees on disease prevention and health promotion
• Maintain room for monitoring, rest and lactation within the OHC
• Administer scheduling and access to additional Gallery-provided lactation rooms
• Assist staff with administering personal medication
• Anonymously document and report encounter quantities and services provided based on category of patient

Emergency Response

• The Nurse staffing the OHC shall respond to all incidents that may require BLS/ACLS such as First Aid, CPR, or the use of an AED, and shall stabilize the patient while awaiting the arrival of local Emergency Medical Services
• Provide, stock, and maintain an emergency remote transport bag, including an AED, for the Nurse to bring when reporting to an emergency
• The Gallery will provide a handheld two-way radio in the OHC to enable communication from the Security Command Center (SCC) for emergency response. The Nurse shall be in possession of this handheld two-way radio and on-call at all times while staffing the clinic or special events
• The Emergency Response area for the Nurse is all areas within the East and West Buildings and Connecting Link including the Sculpture Garden
• Provide this service to Gallery visitors and contractors.

Vaccinations

• Procure and administer Occupational Health vaccines according to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All vaccines will be provided on a Fee-For-Service basis at the unit prices listed in the Price Schedule in Section of the contract. Vaccines shall be administered within the OHC to all categories of Gallery staff who request the vaccine unless restrictions indicated below
• Annual flu, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Pneumococcal, and Hepatitis B
• Travel Immunization and Vaccinations
• Design a process for providing medical guidance and assistance to staff assigned to foreign travel that adheres to CDC recommended guidelines for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and dispensing all vaccines and travel immunizations approved by the FDA
• Incident Reporting: Respond to requests of information regarding incidents, emergencies, and accidents. Incidents of occupational illness and injury (other than minor First Aid) to an employee, visitor, or contractor shall be reported immediately to the SCC
• Primary Nurse Functions - Perform the following additional activities:

Wellness Screening Opportunities

• The Primary Nurse will coordinate onsite wellness screenings offered by outside vendors for no costs. Wellness Screenings shall occur 2-4 times per year and may be either of the following types:
• Blood donation drives, Glaucoma screening, Employee Health fairs, Participation in the Gallery safety and/or wellness committee meetings, Roll Call Presentations
• Support the COR in the Gallery’s quarterly wellness programs by providing information for presentations
• May be asked by COR to present informational presentations to Security Officers and other AOP staff at Roll Call. Roll Call is held during OHC Operating hours at 9:15am and the number of presentations will not exceed four (4) per year

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• District of Columbia Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Three (3) years of experience in occupational health, emergency room nursing or Intensive Care Unit
• Working knowledge of occupational health nursing principles, methods, ethics and techniques
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and First Aid/CPR/AED
• Three (3) professional references
• Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Occupational Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person