Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing services for on-site clinic health units/shelters or events for Acuity Commercial and Government contracts for rapid deployments to support emergency and disaster efforts. This is a temporary position and length of assignment may vary based on operational needs and client requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Registered Nurse to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 yr. of Skilled Nursing Care is required.
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing school.
- Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required.
- Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current PALS certification.
- 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse -Med/Surg, ER, or ICU, preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.
- May require bending, stooping and lifting as required for patient care and transport.
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.