Registered Nurse

Company Description

IHMS USA, Inc. delivers rapidly deployable customized medical solutions to support some of the most fragile populations, typically those who are migrating, displaced or who are otherwise affected by conflict, disaster or disease.  We have been providing these services internationally for over 20 years supporting populations across the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.  IHMS USA, headquartered in Houston Texas, is focused on providing services in the Western Hemisphere although draws on IHMS experiences in other parts of the world.

Over time IHMS has built bespoke accredited and compliant management systems which ensure quality of care but also track every element of patient care and health management on site.  Together our systems ensure transparency, reinforce safeguarding and provide near real time visibility of on-site activity.   

We recognize that many of those we care for are experiencing very stressful situations, often outside their control and so we can also provide a full range of behavioral health services if these are required.  

We operate continuously around the world and are ready to support your requirements. For more information, please go to: www.ihmsusa.us

Job Description

This position is eligible for an additional sign-on bonus.

Provide on-site nursing services within the facility health services program, including initial medical screening, support for comprehensive health assessments, daily sick call support, medication administration, emergency response, patient documentation, continuity-of-care support, and culturally competent, trauma-informed care for patients in accordance with community standards of care, applicable detention standards, facility policies, and state licensure and credentialing requirements.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site nursing functions within current state licensure, certification, credentialing, facility policies, and accepted standards of care. 
• Perform or support initial medical screening within 12 hours of patient arrival, including tuberculosis screening, collection of medical history, vital signs, and pregnancy screening when applicable, and escalate positive findings to a qualified licensed practitioner within required timelines. 
• Support comprehensive health assessments within the required intake timeframes using required screening and assessment tools or approved equivalents. 
• Solicit, triage, and document patient requests for health care daily through the required written accountability process and health record documentation workflow. 
• Provide nursing support for infectious disease screening and treatment, emergent, urgent, acute, chronic, and emergency care, treatment of minor injuries, and care for patients with special medical needs. 
• Administer prescribed medications and injections within role authorization, facility capability, and provider direction, including oral, topical, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications. 
• Support limited intravenous fluid and intravenous medication administration where available within facility capability and role authorization. 
• Perform or support simple wound care and dressing changes, screening tests, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, routine electrocardiograms, basic vision and hearing screening, immunizations, health education, and counseling within role authorization and facility capability. 
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide initial stabilization, support transfer to a higher level of care when required, and complete related documentation and referral actions within required timeframes. 
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient documentation in the Electronic Health Record and other required medical records systems. 
• Support continuity of care for transfers, releases, and removals by ensuring current medications, precautions, and other required clinical information are documented and communicated in accordance with facility processes and provider direction. 
• Follow infectious disease prevention, isolation, co-horting, quarantine, and reporting requirements established by public health authorities and facility guidance. 
• Use professional interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation resources to support accurate, timely, and effective communication with patients. 
• Deliver care in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner. 
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, emergency preparedness, and required training activities. 
• Comply with patient privacy, protected health information, electronic records security, and access control requirements. 
• Complete 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

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state of Maryland or have the ability to obtain one. 
• Certified Correctional Health Professional, Certified Correctional Health Professional – Registered Nurse, or Certified Corrections Nurse credential is preferred. 
• Experience in a detention/correctional healthcare setting preferred.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• Graduate from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate 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). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. 
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile. 
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. 
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. 
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). 
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary. 
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds. 
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. 
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Average manual dexterity for computer operation. 
• Phone or computer use for extended periods of time. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S. 
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment. 
• U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty). 
• Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation. 
• Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances. 
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
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. IHMS USA, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
IHMS USA, Inc. 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.