Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Acuity International
Cape Canaveral, FL

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

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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. 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. For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: Acuity-CHS, LLC