Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago


Reno, Nevada, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse I, Level III functions as an integral member of the primary care and occupational health services under Ambulatory Care Service and works in collaboration with the PACT teams and OH physician and staff, Labor Relations and Human Resource Specialists, Safety Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Hospital Infection Control Staff, Interior Design, Occupational Therapy, Office of Workers' Compensation Staff and other health care professionals.



Duties

The PACT Float/ Occupational health Nurse Practitioner VASNHCS, is responsible for coordination of and clinical participation in medical screening and surveillance and infection control related Occupational Health Programs, including the data management and reporting. This role also requires active participation in case management of employees injured on the job, in collaboration with the staff whose primary responsibility is workers' compensation case management. The APRN will also conduct annual physical exams on Police Services and others for whom it is mandated. The APRN is required to be an active member of occupational health and safety related committees. He/she provides leadership in coordinating day-to-day operations of Occupational Health and provides input into the strategic planning process in the attainment of organizational goals. The incumbent provides appropriate information regarding emergencies, unusual occurrences or issues that impact OH operations to the physician, Occupational Health Services. The APRN ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and protocols. He/she facilitates an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and collegiality. He/she plays a key role in the ongoing systematic evaluation and improvement of the quality and effectiveness of care and services as they affect employee outcomes. The incumbent provides guidance and direction to the performance improvement process in OH.

Major Duties include but not limited to:

  • The incumbent orders and furnishes medications according to written standardized procedures and acquires countersignature on prescriptions from the supervising physician for medications not included in the approved formulary.
  • The APRN functions as an integral member of the occupational health and safety team and works in collaboration with the OH team (e.g. OH physician and staff, Labor Relations and Human Resource Specialists, Safety Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Hospital Infection Control Staff, Interior Design, Occupational Therapy, Office of Workers' Compensation Staff) and other health care professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the health and safety of VASNHCS employees.
  • Performing pre-employment physical exams.
  • Participation in annual and new hire tuberculosis screening programs.
  • Annual and new-hire influenza vaccine program.
  • Employee exposure management.
  • Respiratory fit medical clearances.
  • Injured employee exams.
  • Blood-borne pathogens management.
  • Motor vehicles/Driver's exams.
  • Smoking cessation programs.
  • Ergonomics program oversight.
  • Laser safety.
  • Boiler and police services annual exams. .
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: Tour to be based off organizational needs; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.


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