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Nurse (Occupational Health)
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
$110k–$137k/yr
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $109,560-$137,473
About this role
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This position functions as the Occupational Health Nurse Program Manager. The purpose is to assist in maintaining readiness throughout the workforce by ensuring appropriate medical surveillance, certification and fitness for duty exams are completed. It supports the Occupational Safety and Health Program goals of ensuring a safe and healthful work environment for all Navy workers. Plans, develops, organizes and manages a comprehensive Occupational Health services program. Develops clinical protocols and technical procedures in support of occupational health programs. Identifies Occupational Health Program goals through interdisciplinary collaboration with industrial hygienist, safety managers, physicians and supported commands. Serves as the technical expert and resource for managers, assigned and guest health care providers and employees regarding occupational health issues. Develops health care and preventative services for employees, including guidance in healthy lifestyles, programs on wellness, medical surveillance and physical requirements.
Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Degree: graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
- Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- One or more full years of professional nursing experience including managing complex occupational medicine programs and providing quality worker care, planning/developing/organizing/managing a comprehensive Occupational Health services program, providing consultation, guidance and technical assistance
- Background investigation (Tier 3)
- Drug testing (Civilian Drug Testing Designated Position)
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Situational telework eligible
- Direct Deposit of Pay
About the employer
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Hospital
US Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) are federal healthcare facilities operated by the Department of Defense, providing medical care to active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families. Naval Medical Center San Diego is one such…
3.1 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
- Opportunities to learn new things, as highlighted by employees in Indeed reviews
- Feeling of personal appreciation reported by some employees
- Energizing and challenging work tasks spanning patient care to research
What reviewers flag
- Low management rating of 1.9 out of 5 on Indeed, with reviewers citing lack of support from managers
- Low culture rating of 1.9 out of 5, with sense of belonging identified as an area for improvement
- Below-average work-life balance rated 2.3 out of 5 on Indeed
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