Occupational Health Nurse

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC. The nurse will work in both the Washington, DC location and Arlington, VA location. 

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Health Nurse to support Kadiak and our Department of State customer in Washington, DC, and Department of State Annex site in Arlington VA to provide expert immunization services and health consultations to federal employees and their eligible family members who are preparing for overseas assignments and international travel. This role involves assessing travel health risks, administering vaccinations, and offering education on preventive measures for clients traveling to global destinations.

Requirements:

• Background in international travel immunizations is required and should be reflected in your resume.
• Strong knowledge of international travel health requirements and immunization protocols.
• High attention to detail
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia as well as Washington DC. (DC license is required as DC is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited School of Nursing
• Proficient in phlebotomy
• Proficient in IM and SQ injections
• Current BLS/AED recognized by the American Heart Association
• Experience performing audiometric testing is preferred
• Occupational Health experience is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the clinical nursing duties (e.g., CPR performance, responding immediately to an emergency, carrying a thirty (30) pound Emergency Go-Bag, etc.) without accommodation as well as free from any communicable disease(s).
• Must be willing to work at both locations (DC and Arlington VA) as staff will be expected to rotate between these two sites on a quarterly basis.

Work Hours: 

• Services are to be provided between the hours of 0800-4:30.
• Nurse will work 16-24 hours a week, no weekends
• Remain Flexible to meet agency needs.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ travel health needs
• Administer and manage travel-related vaccinations and medications for adults and children.
• Provide expert guidance on health precautions and preventive measures for international travel.
• Educate patients on potential health risks and safe travel practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and vaccination documentation.
• Stay current with international health regulations and vaccination requirements.
• Must be able to work independently with guidance from physicians and using standing orders to assess patient overseas travel needs.
• Nurses use best practice guidelines to administer recommended vaccines, maintain medical records and assist patients in complying with prescribed medical regimens.
• Plans and provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards, and uses recommendations from CDC, WHO, ACIP, and Travax to develop care plans.
• Provides direction for prescribed medications and protection from environmental challenges.
• Assist/consult with overseas medical personnel on past immunization status and various healthcare issues.
• Participates in all required training and competency assessments according to staffing contract and policies and SOP to maintain ability to work in assigned clinic.
• Performs components of physical exams which may include, but are not limited to, Vital signs, height and weight, Audiometry, Vision testing, ECG, Spirometry, Phlebotomy, and TB skin testing. Documentation of all clinical data on all required forms.
• Assess employees who may develop emergent conditions while on the job. The nurse provides care following medical guidelines, and may seek physician guidance, take preplanned emergency measures or request 911 assistance.
• Relocation expenses are not covered 

Security Requirements:

• Applicant must be a US Citizen
• Applicants must be eligible for Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) background investigation.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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