Registered Nurse- Charge

International SOS Government Medical Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking a RN Charge Nurse in Sarasota, Florida, to provide critical care during disaster response operations. This role requires managing nursing staff, overseeing patient care, and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and at least one year of experience, along with excellent communication skills. Full-time positions offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, ensuring support for our team.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate electronic health records and web-based communications.
• Understanding of nursing operations in austere environments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing staff on shift and ensure protocols are followed.
• Oversee the appropriate care of patients in shelters.
• Assess all citizens' health upon entry into the shelter.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Cultural competency

Integrity and honesty

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Minimum one year of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Job Description

This position is in support of the County of Sarasota Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a large-scale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to a disaster within 24 hours of notice and to establish care within 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the individual to be onsite until conclusion of the operation.

The RN Charge Nurse manages the nursing staff on their shift, oversees the care of the patients, and is responsible for the triage of every citizen entering the shelter for treatment. This role focuses on overall management and care coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages nursing staff on shift and ensure they are following protocols.
• Oversees the appropriate care of patients.
• Address any issues that may arise.
• Accounts for staff and citizens in care during shift.
• Coordinates transfer of patients if required.
• Assess all citizens upon entry into shelter.
• Annotates patients’ arrival to shelter.
• Determines if patient requires higher level of care than that of facility.
• Provides appropriate medical care within scope.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Experience Required

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Experience with special needs populations (preferred, not required).

Education Required

• Graduate from an associate's or baccalaureate nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
• Basic Life Support, ACLS (Preferred), PALS (Preferred).
• Current and valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Nursing operations and care in an austere environment.
• Understanding of “Special Needs” populations (Preferred).
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Cultural competency and interpersonal skills.

Duty Hours / ON-Call Requirements

• This is an upon notification position.
• Shifts will be 12 hours a day until complete.

Physical Demands

• Physically capable of performing duties and responsibilities as listed above.
• Ability to work in an austere environment exposure to heat and weather.
• Frequent use of common office technology such as the computer, telephone etc.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to drive a vehicle on behalf of the company.

Travel / Rotation Requirements

• Travel to Sarasota upon notification.

Benefits

Full-time positions are 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 Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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.