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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Registered Nurse (Employee Occupational Health)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Registered Nurse (Employee Occupational Health)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.Basic Requirements:English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.General Description of Assigned Duties:Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the delivery of care to employees. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. The Nurse Employee Occupational Health (EOH) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to employees and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or during procedures.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to change based on agency needs)Recruitment/Relocation Incentive(s): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Contact Lakita Bush at Lakita.Bush@va.gov for questions/assistance.

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