Occupational Health Nurse

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Chief Human Capital Officer, OHC Medical Affairs Unit in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

As an Occupational Health Nurse, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: Manages the end-to-end administrative screening process for medical eligibility, provides nursing assessments of health histories and medical documentation to ensure candidates meet physical and functional requirements. Collaborates with the agency medical officer and safety personnel to manage complex health cases, providing nursing insights on functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and return-to-work pathways. Evaluates health data and trends to identify potential workplace exposures or health risks, providing clinical recommendations that promote employee safety and health continuity. Provides professional guidance to employees and management regarding occupational health requirements, serving as an advocate for health maintenance and injury prevention within the workplace environment.