Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
RN · Emergency
Posted Jun 17
- Unit
- Emergency
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in District of Columbia is $42/hr, across 49 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Occupational Health Nurses identify and assess occupational and non-occupational illness and injuries, respond to medical emergencies, and provide medical information to those traveling overseas.
As a Registered Nurse for CIA, you will have diverse and challenging opportunities for experienced nurses who enjoy a varied practice in travel medicine, OSHA programs, acute employee health care, case management and emergency preparedness. You will provide a range of services, such as identifying and assessing occupational and non-occupational illness and injuries. You may administer a full range of immunizations and provide medical information to those traveling overseas.
Read the full posting
Utilizing your experience and education, you may respond to medical emergencies, provide emergency medical assessments and interventions independently, plus inspect and maintain emergency supplies and equipment. You may be involved in implementing health education programs to comply with federal regulations and to meet organizational needs. This entails conducting and supporting OSHA mandated programs, administering spirometry testing, hearing exams, etc., in addition to providing individual counseling to employees on disease prevention and health promotion.
Registered Nurses support clinical and non-clinical requirements as mission needs mandate and are expected to maintain required certifications along with knowledge, skills, and expertise through professional development activities. As part of our team, you will receive excellent benefits and a variety of medical and non-medical training will be provided.
Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U. S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Registered as an R. N. in good standing in one or more states Five or more years nursing experience in one or more of the following areas: Critical care Case Management Emergency nursing Public health nursing Occupational health nursing Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U. S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired qualifications Working knowledge of nursing principles, methods, ethics, techniques, and case management Basic knowledge of applicable federal regulations and laws Skills in one or more of the following areas: Performing audiometry and/or spirometry and ergonomic worksite evaluations Using standard screening and diagnostic instruments in primary care and occupational health setting Writing and briefing techniques Basic computer skills Certifications in one or more of the following: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Nursing Health-related area
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Sourced from Central Intelligence Agency’s careers page.
Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- Local household income
- $109,870/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
- Address
- Washington, DC, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Washington area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.
Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employs registered nurses in what appears to be an occupational health and case management capacity, based on the job description's emphasis on audiometry, spirometry, ergonomic worksite evaluations, and standard screening procedures. Located in Washington, DC,…
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