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Requirements

The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner within the Environmental Health and Safety Department promotes a safe work environment for all by focusing on promotion of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from occupational hazards. The incumbent provides an integrated approach to delivery of quality occupational health medical surveillance and clinical services, such as health hazard assessment, injury/illness investigation, vaccines and bloodwork, and assuring compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical standards. Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide nursing care in an occupational health setting, including first aid, emergency response, assessing and monitoring environmental hazards for special classes of employees, promoting optimal employee wellness, and risk-based prevention programs.

Ensure employees are identified under the proper Occupational Risk Exposure Category to determine appropriate screening for vaccination status and relevant vaccine-preventable diseases and tuberculosis.

Conduct and/or ensure that OSHA required medical surveillance activities such as medical clearances for respiratory protection, working with animals, audiometric examinations, vaccinations, and routine fit-for-duty examinations are completed.

Responsible for diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.

Stay informed on new or emerging Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) policies and guidelines for healthcare workers, or regulatory changes and makes recommendations for revisions to the program.

Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Preparedness to support emergency preparedness, response, recovery projects, initiatives, and activities as directed.

Respond to public health emergencies as directed and effectively carry out emergency duties as assigned.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety and will have 1 direct report, the Occupational Health Coordinator. This position will work closely with EH&S Managers to develop medical surveillance programs and ensure proper care based on hazard analysis. This position will also collaborate with other groups on campus such as Public Health, Emergency Management, Risk and Planning and Facilities Management.

Requirements and Qualifications

Masters of Science MSN

APRN License from the District of Columbia

Three (3) years of experience in occupational health, emergency room nursing, or equivalent

Working knowledge of occupational health nursing principles, methods, ethics, and techniques

Must be able to perform a blood draw and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections

Must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with employees and colleagues

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, and strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population

Works well independently and on interdisciplinary teams

Experience providing teaching and training to medical and non-medical personnel

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum 1-year supervisor/management experience preferred

Prior work experience in an Occupational Health setting

Knowledge and understanding of public health emergency preparedness. Knowledge of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Health Preparedness Capabilities, and other recognized standards and best practices in public health emergency preparedness and emergency management

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.