Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Job Description

This position is in support of the County of Sarasota Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a largescale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to a disaster with in 24 hours of notice and to establish care with in 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the individual to be onsite until conclusion of the operation.   

The RN Charge Nurse manages the nursing staff on their shift, oversees the care of the patients, and is responsible for the triage of every citizen entering the shelter for treatment. This role focuses on overall management and care coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages nursing staff on shift and ensure they are following protocols. 
• Oversees the appropriate care of patients.  
• Address any issues that may arise.   
• Accounts for staff and citizens in care during shift. 
• Coordinates transfer of patients if required.  
• Assess all citizens upon entry into shelter. 
• Annotates patients’ arrival to shelter. 
• Determines if patient requires higher level of care than that of facility.  
• Provides appropriate medical care within scope. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Required Licenses / Certifications:  

• Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. 
• Basic Life Support, ACLS (Preferred), PALS (Preferred).  
• Current and valid driver's license.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Understanding of Nursing operations and care in an austere environment.  
• Understanding of “Special Needs” populations (Preferred).  
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.  
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.  
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). 
• Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills. 
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Cultural competency and interpersonal skills. 

Duty Hours / ON-Call Requirements: 

• This an upon notification position.  
• Shifts will be 12 hours a day until complete. 

Physical Demands: 

• Physically capable of performing duties and responsibilities as listed above. 
• Ability to work in an austere environment exposure to heat and weather. 
• Frequent use of common office technology such as the computer, telephone etc.  
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 30 lbs.  
• Ability to drive a vehicle on behalf of the company. 

Travel / Rotation Requirements: 

• Travel to Sarasota upon notification.  

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefi