Nurse (Occupational Health)
Provide comprehensive occupational health nursing care and safety programs at the Family Health Department in Port Hueneme.
Best for:Best for licensed professional nurses with experience in occupational health, safety compliance, and clinical assessments.
Overview
The Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join the Family Health Department located in Port Hueneme, California. The incumbent will deliver standard patient care, assess and treat workplace injuries and illnesses, conduct worksite visits, and manage health surveillance and immunization programs. Responsibilities also include participating in quality assurance initiatives and delivering hazard education and training to staff. The position plays a vital role in maintaining workplace safety and ensuring adherence to federal health standards.
What you'll do
- Initiate standard care by obtaining medical and occupational histories, reviewing immunizations, and identifying new health conditions.
- Provide nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and clinical care for occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Participate in facility quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and medical record audits for occupational health data.
- Conduct independent or collaborative worksite visits to evaluate workplace hazards and safety practices.
- Deliver individual and group education and training regarding workplace hazards in compliance with federal standards.
- Initiate appropriate laboratory, diagnostic imaging, or screening tests based on patient exposure history.
Requirements
Degree required: Graduate, bachelor's, or associate degree in nursing from an accredited professional nursing program
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Performing routine health assessments for occupational injuries and illnesses
- Developing workplace health and safety reports and monitoring safety programs
- Providing professional education on occupational health and related hazards
- Executing independent clinical decision-making and patient triage
- Managing immunization reviews and screening protocols
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Must pass a pre-placement medical examination and drug screening
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-03
Applicants must submit their complete application package through the official online portal by the specified closing date. Ensure all required documentation, including academic transcripts and professional nursing licenses, are attached to receive proper consideration.
- CV
- Transcripts
- Nursing License
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