Nurse (Occupational Health)

This position is located at the Chinle Service Unit, Division of Quality Management, Employee Health Department, Chinle, AZ. Provides employee health and safety services, including emergency care, hazard prevention, health screenings, immunization compliance, fit testing, exposure reporting, and blood borne pathogen follow-up. The incumbent reports to the Infection Control Nurse Supervisor.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

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• Administers and oversees employee health programs, including immunization tracking, tuberculosis screening, influenza vaccination compliance, and infectious disease exposure follow-up for staff, contractors, students, and volunteers.
• Manages the Blood Borne Pathogen Program by coordinating exposure response activities, maintaining compliance documentation, counseling employees, and supporting infection prevention practices.
• Assists with the Respiratory Protection Program by conducting fit testing, medical clearances, employee training, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NIOSH requirements.
• Monitors employee safety incidents, workplace injuries, and occupational exposures while coordinating reporting, workers' compensation follow-up, and corrective actions with HR and Safety staff.
• Maintains employee health records and reporting systems, prepares compliance and immunization reports, updates policies and procedures, and provides employee health education across the Service Unit.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education - A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School:
Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure- For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates professional nursing experience in occupational health, employee health, or clinical nursing programs.

Specialized experience includes administering employee immunization and screening programs; monitoring tuberculosis and infectious disease exposure follow-up; coordinating blood borne pathogen and respiratory protection activities; maintaining employee health records and compliance documentation; counseling employees on occupational health and safety issues; monitoring workplace injuries and exposures; and collaborating with clinical, safety, infection control, and human resources staff to ensure compliance with employee health and regulatory requirements.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, & all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, & other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement & maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security & suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors & satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service.

Candidates must present 2 valid forms of ID. State-issued ID or driver's licenses must be REAL ID-compliant.