Occupational Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Ron Mazzoli Federal Building, Louisville, KY

Position Summary:

The Occupational Health Nurse provides clinical occupational health services to Government employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District. Services are performed under the technical direction of the Government nurse within the Occupational Health Unit and include employee injury care, medical surveillance, wellness services, and health education in accordance with federal guidelines and medical protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and provide care for employee injuries and illnesses following established medical protocols
• Conduct medical surveillance, wellness screenings, and health assessments
• Administer vaccinations, allergy injections, and approved medications
• Perform diagnostic testing (EKG, vision, hearing, glucose testing, phlebotomy, urine testing, etc.)
• Provide first aid and CPR in emergency situations
• Counsel employees on preventive health, wellness, and occupational safety
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee medical records in compliance with federal requirements
• Document encounters, maintain daily activity logs, and support medical reporting
• Coordinate care with physicians and the Government nurse
• Provide health education, training, and wellness consultations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Minimum five (5) years of RN experience in Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Critical Care, or Ambulatory Care
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an Occupational Health Clinic
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification