PH Nurse VDH NFX17- Occupational Health Nurse (Employee Health Nurse) Wage

ph nurse vdh nfx
17- occupational health nurse (employee health nurse) wage

title: ph nurse vdh nfx
17- occupational health nurse (employee health nurse) wage

state role title: registered nurse i

hiring range: $34.57 - $41.00

pay band: 4

agency: virginia department of health

location: norfolk hq

recruitment type: general public - g

bold and catalytic, the norfolk department of public health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact.

If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, ndph is the place for you!

norfolk health department is seeking a wage occupational health (employee health) nurse. The occupational health (employee health) nurse provides part-time clinical and occupational health services to employees within the local health district. The incumbent is responsible for supporting employee health, safety, and fitness-for-duty through standardized occupational health processes including intake health evaluations, immunization review, tb screening and risk assessment, respirator fit testing coordination, and limited episodic/acute employee care as appropriate within scope of practice.
the position functions as the primary clinical resource for employee health and works closely with human resources to ensure timely, consistent, and confidential processing of occupational health requirements. The nurse supports workforce readiness by promoting health protection measures, monitoring compliance with required health standards, and assisting in workplace health risk mitigation. The role does not serve as the lead osha compliance officer but may support occupational health safety initiatives in coordination with agency safety or compliance staff.

wage employment are subject to the following conditions:

• wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
• continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
• wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the virginia personnel act.
• wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
• virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for vdh beyond 1,500 hours during the period of may 1 – april 30 of the following year (the standard measurement period).
• once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the standard measurement period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of vdh only after the next standard measurement period has begun.
• continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.

this recruitment qualifies for exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including sign on bonus, leave grant, and other potential benefits may be offered.

• strong knowledge of nursing principles and clinical assessment in occupational or employee health settings
• experience with immunization review, vaccine administration protocols, and immunization record management
• knowledge of tb screening protocols, exposure follow-up, and risk assessment
• experience conducting health intake evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments
• ability to perform or coordinate respirator fit testing (e.g., n95 or equivalent)
• knowledge of infection prevention and control principles in workplace settings
• strong interpersonal and communication skills for employee-facing clinical interactions
• ability to maintain confidentiality of employee health records in compliance with hipaa and applicable regulations
• proficiency with electronic health records (ehr) and microsoft office suite
• ability to work independently in a part-time clinical role with minimal supervision
• current licensure as a…