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addressAddressAlexandria, VA
type Form of workPart-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

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Overview

CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES

Alexandria, VA

 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing components of physical exams, providing direct patient care including first aid and routine inquiries, ergonomic assessments, administering immunizations and vaccines, and assisting with other occupational health services as needed. The National Science Foundation is a highly diversified national science research center that engages in a wide variety science research programs and industrial activities.

Responsibilities
  • Perform portions of physical examination, e.g., weight, height, blood pressure, EKG, vision, hearing, cancer screening, etc.
  • Administer emergency care for illnesses and injuries of both occupational and non-occupational origin.
  • Evaluate each incident as it occurs and decides whether the injury/illness can be effectively treated in the Health Unit, transported immediately by ambulance to a hospital, or stabilized in the Health Unit and later transported to a hospital.
  • Administer cardiac emergency care as per current Basic Cardiac Life Support guidelines.
  • Administer oxygen when needed and otherwise assist the Physician Assistant as necessary. Administers CPR if necessary.
  • Administer treatments and medications deemed necessary after evaluating a problem. administering hot or cold compresses to injuries as appropriate; ear irrigations for removal of cerumen; etc.
  • Responsible for venipuncture and proper handling/preparation of specimens and proper request forms and routine specimens sent to commercial labs for analysis
  • Perform and/or arrange for lab work in connection with the occupational health surveillance program.
  • Routinely perform testing, 12 lead EKG. Requires proper preparation of patient, standardizing equipment.
  • Conduct pulmonary function tests utilizing spirometer.
  • Participate in special-purpose preventive health programs such as diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension screening, etc.
  • Advise employees preparing for foreign travel assignments on immunizations and other medical concerns related to the country or region of destination.
  • Administer travel-related immunizations as order by attending physician.
  • As part of the allergy program, instructs employees on Health Unit requirements and implements proper procedures.
  • Treat adverse reactions, and consults Medical Officer or allergist as necessary.
  • In connection with the NSF-EAP, is able to recognize employee psychological problems when employees come to Health Unit.
  • Refer such employees to the EAP counselor for follow-up.
  • Assist with other health services-related duties as requested by the Physician Assistant
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse from an accredited program; BSN preferred.
  • Possess a current Registered Nurse Licensed in any of the 50 States or District of Columbia and valid for the duration of the contract.
  • Possess a valid certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
  • Minimum three (3) years of recent employment experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Occupational experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to routinely perform vaccinations, venipuncture, EKGs, Pulmonary Function Tests, Audiometric Exams, and Visual Acuity Exams.
  • Ability to administer routine vaccinations.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Working knowledge of computers

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.

 

Executive Order 13495, The Non Displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts provide first right of refusal to incumbents on contracts. If the position is accepted by the incumbent on the job, other application/resume of non-incumbents will not be reviewed.

Employment Type: PART_TIME
Refer code: 7459406. Employee Resources - Chenega - The previous day - 2023-12-28 12:36

Employee Resources - Chenega

Alexandria, VA

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