Staff Nurse

Requisition Id 14124 

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse/Medical Intelligence officer who will report to and assist the Medical Director with global infectious disease monitoring in the event of a global infectious disease outbreak  as well as focus on Occupational and Environmental Medicine clinic duties. This position resides in the Health Services Division (HSD), Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Occupational and Environmental Medicine duties

  • Assist with Fitness for Duty evaluations

  • Workers Compensation cases

  • Return to work evaluations

  • Perform employee physicals, screening, and evaluation, and provide care under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physicans assistant

• Surveillance and Monitoring

  • Track disease outbreaks: Monitor global, regional, and local disease trends to identify emerging infectious diseases or reemerging ones that could pose a threat.

  • Monitor epidemiological reports: Analyze data from international health organizations (e.g., WHO, CDC), national health agencies, and intelligence sources to track infectious disease outbreaks.

  • Environmental scanning: Identify factors such as climate change, travel patterns, and socio-political events that could influence the spread of infectious diseases.

• Nursing duties/care

  • Assist with emergency care.

  • Perform vaccinations, EKGs, vital signs, venipunctiure, blood draws, IV/INT starts, medication administration, and emergency care to employees in/when necessary, as prescribed by a physician, nurse practioner, or physicians assistant.

• Support infectious disease outbreak requirements

  • Communicates with employees who have been exposed to or diagnosed with infectious diseases.

  • Assist with Case Management as required.

• Other duties supporting HSD needs at the discretion of the ORNL Medical Director based on education, training, and experience; additional duties may be at alternate ORNL site.

Basic Qualifications:

• RN/BSN degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a registered nurse

• License to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee

• BLS, ACLS, ICU experience / emergency department experience

• Experience and certification as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHNS). Note: This certification is required within two years of date of hire.

• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., as a clinician in an outbreak setting or as a public health worker).

• Research experience related to infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance, diagnostics, or pathogen behavior.

• Field experience in tropical diseases, zoonotic diseases, or emerging infectious diseases

• Experience in DOE associated Occupational Health Clinic strongly desired

• MPH or MBA

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory 

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced clinical environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Special Requirements:

• Physicial Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

• Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

• Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.