Registered Nurse-Operating Room-Kwajalein
US
Introduction
The OR Registered Nurse will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
direct and indirect pre, intra and postsurgical 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 belief. The OR 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 evidenced 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.
Key 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.
Duties
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
• Other duties as assigned.
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
Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
• Graduate of an Associate, Diploma, or Baccalaureate degree from 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 of time.
• 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 on Kwajalein Atoll.
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. This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.
