Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Company Description

International SOS 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 (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

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 notification 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. Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurse provide basic patient care and work under the supervision of doctors or registered nurses. The LPN/LVN will administer medication, preform patient assessments, administer vaccinations, and provide emergency care as needed.  Their responsibilities can include.

Qualifications

• Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed LVN/LPN in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.
• Current, full and unrestricted licensed as Registered Nurse in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
• Basic Life Support, ACLS (Preferred), PALS (Preferred)
• Current and valid drivers license
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Experience with special needs populations (preferred, not required).

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the performance of MAs/CNAs in their duties
• Administering patient medications and recording into administration record.  
• Monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and changing wound dressings 
• Preforming medical assessments of patients  
• Maintaining accurate patient records and updating them confidentially 
• Communicating with patients and their families, as well as other healthcare personnel 
• Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and families 
• Administering vaccinations and entering into multiple systems of records 
• Managing medical emergencies .

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.