COMPANY PROFILE:

CHSi supports the health and well-being of civilian and military workforce partners in austere, remote, and security challenged environments outside the continental United States. With over 40 years of experience providing a full range of medical services, CHSi medical management solutions are comprehensive, responsive, and reliable. Our unique service delivery approach, international recruiting network, and proprietary processes and systems deliver secure and compliant solutions. Through solid performances in the U.S. and its territories, and in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Africa, CHSi’s solutions are built on a foundation of field-tested best practices. The CHSi service delivery approach includes onsite health centers, a national network of highly credentialed board certified medical staff, and medical readiness teams.

LOCATION:

U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) is located in the Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) approximately 2,136 nautical miles west-southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii.  Kwajalein Atoll is a crescent loop of coral islands whose attendant reef encloses an area of 1,100 square miles one of the world's largest lagoons.  The USAG-KA supports more than 1,400 residents, who are comprised of military personnel, Army civilians, contractor employees, and family members. These residents live on the islands of Kwajalein and Roi-Namur.

SCOPE:

The Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing triage patient care under the supervision of the Hospital Administrator and Chief Medical Officer.

**This position is notional and contingent upon contract award. **

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHSi is recognized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates in Nursing is required or Bachelors (preferred) from an accredited nursing program.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Nurse in Emergency Medicine
• Valid state nursing license.
• American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Proficient in speaking, writing and reading English.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and/or provide direction and support for the following services:

• Assist medical providers with medical procedures as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Intake and documentation of the patient’s medical history, prescribed medications and vital signs.
• Assist with examinations and/or treatments. Report all changes in patient’s conditions to medical provider.
• Administer all medications prescribed by medical provider and document within the patients EMR.
• Perform venipuncture and I.V. therapy as approved by immediate supervisor.
• Collect samples, specimens and cultures as required by provider orders.
• Assist with daily triage, sick call, minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Comply with all applicable CHSi standards and guidelines.
• Participate and advise in Mass Casualty Exercises/Events.
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
• All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHSi is recognized.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to be granted a Secret Clearance.
• Must have a valid US Passport
• Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy.
• Participates in and supports safety meetings, training and goals.
• Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

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.

Comprehensive Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.