Registered Operating Room Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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Job Description

The OR registered nurse will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating direct and indirect pre, intra and post-surgical care to patients.

She / he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered nursing care. She / he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse will be responsible for assisting with preoperative and postsurgical care and treatment under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and surgeon.

She / he will utilize their expertise of evidence-based based nursing practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and assist in the surgical intervention of a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assist medical providers with medical and surgical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Coordinate pre and postoperative education.
• Review the pre-surgical patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications.
• Establish observable and documentable patient goals using nursing care plans within NANDA guidelines
• Ensure patient safety using pre-surgical guidelines and procedures
• Monitor the patient’s emotional and physical wellbeing throughout the surgical continuum.
• Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
• Collaborate and provide assistance with minor / acute surgical procedures and have the capabilities to stabilize trauma patients in preparation for transport the nearest center of medical excellence for a higher level of care.
• Assembles the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies.
• Circulates and scrubs for surgical procedures.
• Maintains open communication lines, both intra-departmentally and interdepartmentally, to provide for total needs of the patient.
• Responds to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage.
• Discusses operative procedures with patients and informs them of what to expect during surgery.
• Consults with the operating surgeon and establishes priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.
• Participates in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies. Must accurately set up and operate specialized medical equipment with no more than two errors per quarter.
• Adheres to central sterile supply service activities.
• coordinates an ongoing, in-service education program to continuously update knowledge and skills of all assigned operating room nursing personnel.
• Provides perioperative nursing care, for all types of patients admitted to the surgical suite for surgical intervention.

Includes elective, urgent and emergency procedures on patients of all ages.

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for all patients including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly;

disabled including visually and hearing impaired; and individuals of varying ethnic and religious backgrounds including those who do not speak or understand English.

• Participation and compliance with quality and process improvement activities and events to ensure compliance with national standards and guidelines.
• Displays knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition including disease progress, acknowledgment of teaching, and follow-up care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience Required :

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
• Experience in a clinical setting within an Operating Room
• Experience in the scrub and circulate roles, preferably with open cases
• Registered Nurse (RN) must have twelve months of Operation Room clinical experience within the last thirty-six months. Experience must include all phases of a multi-service ambulatory surgical center or hospital operation room

Education Required :

• Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within the scope of practice.
• Graduate of an Associate, Diploma, or Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing).
• CNOR certification is desired.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications :

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate
• This position is unaccompanied.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• US DOD CNACI clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Kwajalein Atoll.

Additional Information

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Compensation Min : $66,500 Max : $90,000

The pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits - This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.