Central Care Inc
Registered Nurse (RN) – Occupational Health
Location: Cannon Air Force Base – New Mexico
Address: 601 Chindit Blvd, Cannon AFB, NM 88103
Position Type: Full-Time | Civilian Contractor via Central Care Incorporated
U.S. Citizenship Required
Make a Difference. Serve Those Who Serve Our Nation.
Join our healthcare team at Cannon Air Force Base and provide exceptional occupational health nursing support to active-duty service members, retirees, civilian personnel, and their families.
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in occupational health, workers’ compensation, and clinical nursing, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
Compensation & Benefits
$50.00/hour – Base Rate
$5.09/hour – Health & Welfare (H&W)
80 Hours PTO – accrued annually based on wage determination
56 Hours Sick Leave – accrued annually
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Schedule
Monday–Friday
8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.
The RN may occasionally be required to work various shifts or provide additional clinical nursing support during the absence of other team nurses due to illness, leave, or deployment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
Must be a graduate of a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience
The RN must have:
At least 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in a primary care, Emergency Room, Critical Care, or ICU nursing setting.
At least 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in occupational medicine, including nursing assessment of orthopedic injuries.
At least 24 months of experience within the last 48 months working with Federal-level workers’ compensation.
Licensure
Must possess a full, current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions.
Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Responsibilities
Complete all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation, and applicable DHA and Air Force training.
Follow applicable MTF, Air Force, and Department of Defense instructions, policies, and clinical guidelines.
Support Occupational Medicine Services (OMS), Aerospace Medicine, Civilian Personnel, and other base personnel with medically disqualified, compensation, and limited-duty programs.
Assist with investigations involving illnesses and injuries affecting active-duty military and civilian personnel.
Coordinate and compile workers’ compensation information relevant to adjudicating and/or controverting compensation claims.
Apply knowledge of the military healthcare system and TRICARE health benefits when applicable.
Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment, including cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic-specific equipment.
Administer medications in accordance with established protocols and the RN's scope of practice.
Perform or assist with clinical procedures including oxygen administration, visual acuity testing, EKGs, eye and ear irrigation, tympanograms, splinting, phlebotomy, and other clinic-specific procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, treatments, and patient care.
Ensure medical equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.
Ensure preventive maintenance and routine equipment cleaning are completed as required and that medications and supplies are replenished.
Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel when appropriate.
Perform telephone triage in accordance with local policies.
Coordinate off-base patient referrals and educate patients regarding the referral process.
Maintain a safe work environment and promote employee and patient safety in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection-control policies, and process-improvement initiatives.
Make a Meaningful Impact
As an Occupational Health RN at Cannon Air Force Base, you will use your clinical expertise, occupational health knowledge, care coordination skills, and workers’ compensation experience to support the health and readiness of those who serve our nation.
About Central Care Incorporated
Central Care Incorporated is a leading SBA-certified, woman-owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities.
Central Care Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
Must be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience: Minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in a Primary Care, Emergency Room, Critical Care, or ICU nursing setting.
Minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in Occupational Medicine, including nursing assessment of orthopedic injuries.
Minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 48 months working with Federal-level Workers’ Compensation.
Licensure: Must possess a full, current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.