Coordinating Nurse - Lower Southampton Township, United States - International SOS

Description

Location

This role is based on-site in the Feasterville-Trevose, PA office (suburb of Philadelphia).

Schedule:3 days x 13 hour shifts or 4 days x 10 hour shifts with consecutive days off. Day shift only - no nights. This role is a non-bedside role in an office setting coordinating care for our clients.

Description:

International SOS is the world's leading Medical & Travel Security Services company in the world. We are in the business of saving and protecting lives, when involved in medical or security situations. With more than 11,000 multi-cultural medical, security and logistics experts providing support and assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries.

The medical team is a vital part of our global operations team. They provide a range of services from pre-travel health advice through to emergency medical evacuations.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinating Nurse (RN) to join us in a dynamic office based clinical role where you will expand your medical and clinical knowledge whilst working across an international platform. You will be providing medical support to a worldwide client base across a variety of industries, focusing on quality, patient contact and, above all, care.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver front line telephonic triage to travelers
• Develop and enhance your understanding of global and travel health, and provide pre-trip travel advice to travelers
• Interpret medical situations by conducting a tailored risk analysis of condition vs. geographical location
• Provide evidence based medical advice and assessment, support and recommendations by speaking directly to patients and clients
• Liaise with international medical professionals to obtain medical assessments for patients who are hospitalized or being treated overseas
• Assess standards of care and provide guidance on travel following illness or injury
• Arrange complex medical evacuations and repatriations from all over the world
• Work within a truly international team – we have offices in 27 different countries you will interface with daily

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3+ years of recent nursing experience, preferably in ER, acute care or ICU.
• Must possess current US Registered Nurse license.
• Must possess current BCSL and ACLS certification.
• BSN Diploma strongly preferred

Required Languages:

• Effective written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus not required.

Required Competencies:

• Demonstrated triage experience.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Effective prioritization and critical thinking skills.
• Effective management of stress tolerance.

Occasional company travel opportunities but not required.

International SOS 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.