Staff Nurse

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse who will focus on Occupational Health programs. This position resides in the Health Services Division (HSD), Environment, Safety, Health & Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

• 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 physician's assistant
• Foreign Travel Consultations

• Assist with emergency care and other procedures as needed
• Perform vaccinations, EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture, IV/INT starts, medication administration, first aid care, wound care, staple/suture removal, ear irrigations, decontamination of radioactive contaminated employees and emergency care to employees as prescribed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant
• Re-evaluations of work restrictions

Other duties and additional training in support of HSD requirements at the direction of the ORNL Medical Director, HSD Group Leader, and Nursing Team Lead. Additionally, some duties will be performed at alternate ORNL site.

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with at least 5 years of nursing experience.
• License to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) basic course, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
  
  Note:
  
  these training requirements must be achieved within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) within two years of the date of hire.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to obtain Q-level security clearance.

• Experience in DOE associated Occupational Health Clinic strongly desired.
• ICU experience / emergency department experience.
• 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.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Three references are required. Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application.

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• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real  form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment.

These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well‑being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on‑site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

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