Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

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

The purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position is to provide comprehensive health services to DOS, DOD, and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. The ICU Nurse is a highly trained RN who treats patients with life-threatening illnesses or conditions with critical interventions and complex care planning. The ICU Nurse assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect care to patients. The ICU RN will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centred care.   The ICU RN serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes by acting as a liaison concerning patient rights and beliefs. The ICU Registered Nurses will utilize their expertise in evidenced-based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations mitigating and treating a variety of injuries and illnesses promptly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients and continuous vital signs monitoring. 
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and other treatments as prescribed by the physician. 
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans. 
• Utilize advanced equipment and technology to support patient care, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps. 
• Document patient care accurately in electronic health records (EHRs) and maintain up-to-date records of patient progress. 
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and recovery processes. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.   
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in ICU or critical care setting including 6 months of direct patient care within the last year. 
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred 
• CCRN Certification, extensive experience may be used in place of requirement. 
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 

Education Required: 

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing - Candidates must be a graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed   

Physical Requirements: 

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements  
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.   
• Must relocate to project site in I