Nurse / Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Job Description

Cape Fox is seeking an Occupational Health Registered Nurse to provide full-time services at The National Gallery of Art.

This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills.

Three years of experience in occupational health, public health, emergency room, or urgent care.

Washington DC nursing license is required.

Duties :

Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing occupational health programs. This role involves providing healthcare services, conducting workplace hazard assessments, and promoting health and safety practices across the organization.

Develop and implement occupational health policies and procedures in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.

Conduct health assessments and screenings for employees, including pre-employment, periodic, and exit health assessments.

Procure and administer Occupational Health vaccines according to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) including travel immunization and vaccinations.

Respond to requests of information regarding incidents, emergencies, and accidents.

Manage and coordinate the response to infectious disease outbreaks and ensuring that all health and safety protocols are followed.

Coordinate and conduct health promotion programs and activities, such as vaccinations, health education seminars, and wellness initiatives.

Analyze workplace injury and illness data to identify trends and areas for occupational health and safety improvement.

Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external health providers and agencies.

Respond to all incidents (employees and visitors) that may require BLS / ACLS such as First Aid, CPR, or the use of an AED, and shall stabilize the patient while awaiting the arrival of local Emergency Medical Services.

Provide, stock, and maintain an emergency remote transport bag, including an AED, for the Nurse to bring when reporting an emergency.

Provide this service to all Gallery visitors and contractors.

Ensure that the NGA OHS clinic is staffed during all operating hours and for previously planned special events.

Daily On-Site Services :

Attend to job-related medical needs and delivering nursing assessments of minor health complaints for staff and volunteers.

Order supplies, equipment, and medications necessary to provide contracted services.

Conduct Audiology Screening audiometric testing.

Conduct DOT physicals, HHS Drug-Testing (urine analysis), chemical exposure medical monitoring, physical fitness, blood laboratory values, and overall general fitness to perform job duties and assignments.

Provide individual counseling to employees on disease prevention and health promotion.

Maintain room for monitoring, rest and lactation within the OHC.

Administer scheduling and access to additional Gallery-provided lactation rooms.

Assist staff with administering personal medication.

Travel Requirements 0 - 10% Salary Grade Job Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

District of Columbia Registered Nurse (RN) License

Three years of experience in occupational health, public health, emergency room or urgent care nursing.

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

Certification in BLS, ACLS, and First-Aid / CPR / AED

Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of .