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 contingent upon award of contract.
The OR Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery. Prepares and maintains operating room for all surgical procedures. Circulates and scrubs for surgical procedures. OR Nurses respond to surgical emergencies such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage. All Nurses and specialty nurses will monitor the patient’s vital signs and communicate the information to Physicians. Duties will include getting supplies and equipment ready for procedures, studying and interpreting pre-surgical tests to determine how the anesthetic will affect the patient, and assuring that an adequate blood supply is on hand in case of an emergency. Specialty Nurses will also perform other tasks during these medical procedures, such as inserting artificial airways, administering oxygen, and attempting to prevent surgical shock. In addition, they may be required to assist with the stabilization of patients and coordination of evacuation of patients to medevac center or CONUS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Practice their specialty based on demand in their work setting.
- Promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff; providing physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing; State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calls for assistance from health care support personnel.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Assists with the managing of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
- Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain one.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
- US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
- Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
- A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to work and think in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to function as part of a surgical team in a remote and austere environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Current unrestricted U.S. state license as a Registered Nurse; membership in the Nursing Specialty Professional Association is desirable.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
- Three years experience in OR nursing.
Additional Information
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.
Compensation: 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 and paid time off and 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.
