Registered Nurse Part time

CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES, LLC

Alexandria, VA

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing components of physical exams, providing direct patient care including first aid and routine inquiries, ergonomic assessments, administering immunizations and vaccines, and assisting with other occupational health services as needed. The US Patent & Trade Office is a highly diversified government agency that engages in a wide variety science research programs and industrial activities.

• Performs portions of physical examination, e.g., weight, height, blood pressure, EKG, vision, hearing, cancer screening, etc.
• Administers emergency care for illnesses and injuries of both occupational and non-occupational origin.
• Evaluates each incident as it occurs and decides whether the injury/illness can be effectively treated in the Health Unit, transported immediately by ambulance to a hospital, or stabilized in the Health Unit and later transported to a hospital.
• Administers cardiac emergency care as per current Basic Cardiac Life Support guidelines.
• Administers oxygen when needed and otherwise assist the Physician Assistant as necessary.
• Administers CPR if necessary.
• Administers treatments and medications deemed necessary after evaluating a problem. administering hot or cold compresses to injuries as appropriate; ear irrigations for removal of cerumen; etc.
• Responsible for venipunctures and proper handling/preparation of specimens and proper request forms and routine specimens sent to commercial labs for analysis
• Performs and/or arranges for lab work in connection with the occupational health surveillance program.
• Routinely perform testing, 12 lead EKG. Requires proper preparation of patient, standardizing equipment.
• Conducts pulmonary function tests utilizing spirometer.
• Participates in special purpose preventive health programs such as diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension screening, etc.
• Advises employees preparing for foreign travel assignments on immunizations and other medical concerns related to the country or region of destination. Administers travel related immunizations as order by attending physician.
• As part of the allergy program, instructs employees on Health Unit requirements and implements proper procedures.
• Treats adverse reactions, and consults Medical Officer or allergist as necessary.
• In connection with the USPTO-EAP, is able to recognize employee psychological problems when employees come to Health Unit. Refers such employees to the EAP counselor for follow-up.
• Assists with other health services related duties as requested by the Physician Assistant.
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate degree or graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Preferred
• Possess and maintain an active, valid, and unrestricted license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, U.S. territory or jurisdiction
• Minimum three (3) years full-time employment experience as a Registered Nurse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform venipunctures, EKG's, Pulmonary Function Tests, Audiometric Exams, Visual Acuity Exams and Administer routine vaccinations.
• Occupational experience Preferred.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all patients and other healthcare providers.
• Working knowledge of computers

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.