Advanced Practice Nurse - Occupational Health
The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) Advanced Practice Nurse - Occupational Health in Fargo, ND. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Occupational Health provides comprehensive occupational health services to all employees of the VA Medical Center, including responsibility for health assessments, medical surveillance, and workplace safety programs.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The APN - Occupational Health exercises independent judgment and provides expert guidance in preventing, detecting, and managing occupational and environmental health risks. Major duties and Responsibilities include: Employee Health Assessments: Performs pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work health evaluations for VA employees, and volunteers. Conducts medical screenings as required by policy (e.g., TB, immunizations, surveillance for hazardous exposures). Health Surveillance and Risk Assessment: Develops and manages medical surveillance programs in accordance with federal, state, and VA requirements. Identifies potential occupational hazards and recommends risk mitigation strategies. Clinical Management and Intervention: Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats work-related injuries and illnesses, in collaboration with Occupational Medicine physicians as appropriate. Provides follow-up care, oversees return-to-work plans, and determines work restrictions as indicated. Case Management: Coordinates care with Employee Relations, Safety, Infection Control, and Human Resources. Maintains confidential health records according to VA and OSHA guidelines. Health Promotion and Education: Provides guidance, education, and counseling to employees regarding workplace health and safety, infectious disease prevention, ergonomic practices, and wellness programs. Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensures program compliance with OSHA, CDC, The Joint Commission, VA directives, and all applicable regulations. Prepares reports and documentation required for regulatory agencies and internal VA leadership. Functions as MROA (Medical Review Officer Assistant) for the facility (requires certification exam). The MROA collaborates with the MRO to ensure timely processing of urine drug screens. Maintains required licensure/certification and remains current with occupational health practice standards. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Shifts may vary
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.