Infermiere jobs in United States

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and / or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations.

Job Description

The Nurse provides nursing expertise within the multi-disciplinary team to educate, manage, support, and stabilise patients. The Nurse will ensure patient wellbeing, assess health needs, develop, implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer and record medication according to the medical orders and monitor for side effects along with changes in patient’s condition. Obtain and record vital signs and monitor for changes in patient’s condition. Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Implement medical treatment and prescriptions as advised by the Doctor.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintenance of medical records for all patients
• Collect and review patient history and physical
• Evaluate patients by collecting current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history
• Consult and coordinate with the health team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Responsible for maintaining the standard of care
• Promote communication between doctors and patients regarding test results and treatment recommendations
• Make logical decisions in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments
• Administrative registration of the patients when required
• Maintain knowledge and operational state of the medical software, in relation with the Health Manager and IT Manager
• Evaluate, plan, and implement patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members, radiologists, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and medical doctors
• Obtain patient urine samples, blood samples, and change dressings according to prescription
• Perform ECG and other investigation tests according to prescription
• Administer medications to patients by mouth, intramuscularly, intravenously, topically, or via nebulization according to prescription, whilst monitoring for untoward reactions
• Provide bedside care for a variety of medical patients
• Placement of urinary catheter, intravenous catheter, nasogastric catheter, and patient monitoring, according to prescription
• Collaborate with the healthcare team during the discharge process
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for the patient in the office entry and the hospital unit
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives

Qualifications

A first-level degree / diploma as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years progressive post-qualification clinical experience in general nursing.

Currently registered and licensed to practice nursing without supervision in own country or another EU member state.

ACLS / BLS certification or equivalent.

Additional Information

Rotations are typically 8 weeks on duty and 8 weeks off duty. Flights, food, and accommodation are provided whilst on duty at the project site.

To support your application please upload the following documents when submitting your application :

• Fully updated CV
• Current practice license or medical registration with the medical council of your country.

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