Occupational Health Nurse

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

nKadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health Nurse to support Kadiak and our Department of State customer in Washington, DC, and Department of State Annex site in Arlington, VA.

nThis position is covered under the Service Contract Act. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

nThis is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with no weekends. The nurse will work at both the Washington, DC and Arlington, VA locations.

nThe Occupational Health Nurse will provide expert immunization services and health consultations to federal employees and their eligible family members who are preparing for overseas assignments and international travel. This role involves assessing travel health risks, administering vaccinations, and providing education on preventive measures for clients traveling to global destinations.

nRequirements:

nStrongly preferred:

nnnExperience providing international travel immunizations, which should be reflected in your resume.

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nnStrong knowledge of international travel health requirements and immunization protocols.

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nnHigh attention to detail.

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nnUnrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia and Washington, DC. Both licenses are required.

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nnGraduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited School of Nursing.

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nnProficient in IM and SQ injections.

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nnCurrent BLS/AED recognized by the American Heart Association.

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nnExperience performing audiometric testing is a plus.

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nnOccupational Health experience a plus.

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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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nnExcellent written and verbal communication skills.

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nnAbility to perform the physical requirements of the clinical nursing duties (e.g., CPR performance, responding immediately to an emergency, carrying a thirty (30) pound Emergency Go-Bag, etc.) without accommodation as well as free from any communicable disease(s).

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nnMust be willing to work at both the Washington, DC and Arlington, VA locations.

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n nWork Hours:

nnnFull-time, 40 hours per week.

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nnMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

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nnNo weekends.

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nnRemain flexible to meet agency needs.

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n nEssential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties:

nMay include, but are not limited to:

nnnConduct comprehensive assessments of patients' travel health needs.

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nnAdminister and manage travel-related vaccinations and medications for adults and children.

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nnProvide expert guidance on health precautions and preventive measures for international travel.

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nnEducate patients on potential health risks and safe travel practices.

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nnMaintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and vaccination documentation.

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nnStay current with international health regulations and vaccination requirements.

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nnWork independently with guidance from physicians and using standing orders to assess patient overseas travel needs.

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nnUse best practice guidelines to administer recommended vaccines, maintain medical records, and assist patients in complying with prescribed medical regimens.

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nnPlan and provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards, using recommendations from CDC, WHO, ACIP, and Travax to develop care plans.

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nnProvide direction for prescribed medications and protection from environmental challenges.

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nnAssist/consult with overseas medical personnel on past immunization status and various healthcare issues.

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nnParticipate in all required training and competency assessments according to staffing contract, policies, and SOPs to maintain ability to work in the assigned clinic.

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nnPerform components of physical exams which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, audiometry, vision testing, ECG, spirometry, phlebotomy, and TB skin testing.

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nnDocument all clinical data on required forms.

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nnAssess employees who may develop emergent conditions while on the job. The nurse provides care following medical guidelines, may seek physician guidance, take preplanned emergency measures, or request 911 assistance.

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n nSecurity Requirements:

nnnApplicant must be a US Citizen.

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nnApplicants must be eligible for a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) background investigation.

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n nOur Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

nThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

nThe company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodations.

nKoniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit

nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

nJob Details

nJob Family SCA Health Occupations

nJob Function SCA

nPay Type Hourly

nHiring Min Rate 38.95 USD

nHiring Max Rate 44 USD

Worksite address

arlington, VA, 22201, US

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