Summary

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) Advanced Practice Nurse - Occupational Health in Fargo - ND. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Occupational Health provides comprehensive occupational health services to all employees of the VA Medical Center - including responsibility for health assessments - medical surveillance - and workplace safety programs.

Duties

• 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
• The APN - Occupational Health exercises independent judgment and provides expert guidance in preventing - detecting - and managing occupational and environmental health risks
• Major duties and Responsibilities include: Employee Health Assessments: Performs pre-employment - periodic - and return-to-work health evaluations for VA employees - and volunteers
• Conducts medical screenings as required by policy (e.g. - TB - immunizations - surveillance for hazardous exposures)
• Health Surveillance and Risk Assessment: Develops and manages medical surveillance programs in accordance with federal - state - and VA requirements
• Identifies potential occupational hazards and recommends risk mitigation strategies
• Clinical Management and Intervention: Evaluates - diagnoses - and treats work-related injuries and illnesses - in collaboration with Occupational Medicine physicians as appropriate
• Provides follow-up care - oversees return-to-work plans - and determines work restrictions as indicated
• Case Management: Coordinates care with Employee Relations - Safety - Infection Control - and Human Resources
• Maintains confidential health records according to VA and OSHA guidelines
• Health Promotion and Education: Provides guidance - education - and counseling to employees regarding workplace health and safety - infectious disease prevention - ergonomic practices - and wellness programs
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensures program compliance with OSHA - CDC - The Joint Commission - VA directives - and all applicable regulations
• Prepares reports and documentation required for regulatory agencies and internal VA leadership
• Functions as MROA (Medical Review Officer Assistant) for the facility (requires certification exam)
• The MROA collaborates with the MRO to ensure timely processing of urine drug screens
• Maintains required licensure/certification and remains current with occupational health practice standards
• 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 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Shifts may vary