Registered Nurse - Occupational Employee Health Nurse

EOH RN Position

The EOH RN possesses the knowledge related to VHA guidelines and directives, current evidence-based standards of care, compliance guidelines, and local policy related to Delegation of Authority as established by the facility Chief of Staff. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program and facility level, quality improvement processes as well as customer service programs. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community. Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for work-related clinical care, administration, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, education and research
• Administrative office responsibilities, including but not limited to employee record keeping, phone and email communication.
• Remains current on local, regional, and national Policies/Handbooks/Directives related to Occupational Health/Employee Health standards and safety of staff and patients.
• Understands policy limitations of clinical and occupational health care for work-related conditions that affect the employee or health and safety of co-workers and patients
• Accountable for the management of population groups or programs within the medical center to optimize employee health and wellbeing, employee safety and operational efficiency
• Triages and applies a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems. Facilitates delivery of higher level of care if indicated.
• Collaborates with Infection Prevention in exposure investigations, following protocols for employees. Maintains database and employee tracing of potential and post-exposure incidents (I.E. Tuberculosis, Influenza, COVID-19, etc.)
• Responsible for Notification of all employees identified as potentially exposed, ordering baseline and follow-up labs, documenting care provided.
• Educates, advocates, and facilitates awareness about importance of vaccinations throughout facility.
• In collaboration with HR and Medical officer, supports the processing of new hires and initiates physicals, reviews immunization history, and drug testing in timely manner.
• Administration & Monitoring of Medications/Immunizations
• Collection of samples as Federal Urine Specimen Collectors.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.