Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER) (Marshall Islands) (acuityinternational)

Job Description

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Location: Deploying to the Marshall Islands

Job Summary:

Acuity is currently looking for Registered Nurses specializing in Emergency Room care to support our OCONUS contract in the Marshall Islands. The Registered Nurse - ER may be assigned to deliver health care and treat patients in one of two settings:

(1) Small medical/trauma hospital

(2) Large medical/trauma hospital

ER Nurses report to the Program Manager and are clinically supervised by the site medical director and work under the direction of a Physician, Surgeon, or Anesthetist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Registered Nurse to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury.
• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.
• Stabilize patients experiencing trauma.
• Utilization and understanding of how to use various medical devices, such as catheters and feeding tubes.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
• Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
• Demonstrates proven success in stressful environments.
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
• Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires an associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted Nursing License and the ability to be favorability credentialed.
• 1-year minimum recent experience as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
• 3 years minimum experience as a Registered Nurse.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certification are required.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond promptly.
• Ability to work well with senior management and across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Must be a self-starter who is action-oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
• All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
• Must be current in all required certifications.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
• Normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC/CIC) preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as directed by the Client.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

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Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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