The primary function of the Travel Nurse Consultant is to counsel and immunize travelers prior to international travel. The nurse will assess the client's physical status and educate based on the client's destination, type of travel and medical history. The nurse will provide immunizations, counseling, and appropriate documents. The Travel Nurse Consultant reports to the Nurse Manager and works in collaboration with the Clinic Executive Director.

The nurse will work from multiple locations in the Tampa Bay area, sometimes alone.

Up to 32 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling.

Qualifications and Skills

·        Prior nursing and health education experience desired.

·        Prior administration of vaccinations preferred.

·        Phlebotomy skills required.

·        Demonstrate professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with clients

·        Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates compassion and friendliness to patients, families and co-workers.

·        Must be a quick learner; this is a very specialized field of medicine.

·        Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·        Comfortable functioning independently and solo in an office when required.

·        Competent Computer skills as relates to patient charts and documentation (EMR/EHR), Web Based applications, MS Office Suite.

·        Reliable, accountable and able to multi-task.

·        Interest in travel medicine, willing to study to advance knowledge and keep up-to-date, pro-vaccine CEUs required.

·        Reliable transportation.

·        Paid training, 40 hours.

·        Required licenses or certifications:

·        Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and graduation from an accredited School/College of Nursing. BSN preferred

·        BCLS CPR certified

Benefits

·        $25 plus/hour plus mileage (when not in primary office).

·        Flexible work schedule.

·        No call.

·        Others negotiable based upon experience.

• Promotes, implements, and upholds professional standards of school nursing practice and follows state and local health practice statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Applies nursing practices to administer basic health care and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured scholars and staff.
• Serves as a medical resource and health advocate for scholars and staff.
• Assumes the responsibility of appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referrals for students.
• Plays a key role in identifying health concerns and treatment measures, providing instruction, counseling, and guidance in the maintenance of good health practices and disease prevention.
• Administers over the counter medication and medication with doctor’s orders included.  
• Conducts vision, hearing, BMI, and postural screenings.
• Provide regular communication to parents, teachers, school leaders, about relevant health-related matters.
• Supervises prescribed medical treatments and medication administration.
• Provides assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations.
• As a member of Child Study Team, gathers information and gives input for intervention strategies.  Also works with School Psychologist to assure that services match the academic and social-emotional needs of scholars.
• Complete projects that require specialized knowledge of scholar data or systems including asthma and food allergy lists and state reporting.
• Collaborate with existing school partners, such as food vendor, and build new community partnerships as appropriate.

• Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program.
• Monitors compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements to ensure scholars have met minimum immunization requirements for school entry.
• Creates and maintains health care plans (IHCP), medical emergency cards, immunization records of all scholars for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law and providing information required for intra-district transfer of records as needed.
• Ensures all data on scholar health and wellness are tracked in appropriate student information systems and files.
• Provides identification, assessment, care planning, referral and follow-up for students with acute/chronic health care needs and/or communicable diseases.  
• Creates and updates medical plans for students with health concerns that require classroom accommodations.
• Works with the Principal to establish systems that keep scholars in class and in school unless medically necessary.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the school and family for medical 504s.

• Interprets student health care needs to families and school staff.
• Supports communication to families to encourage follow-through of health care referrals.
• Educates students, staff, and parents/guardians regarding medication administration, medical procedures needed at school, acute/chronic illness management, prevention and control of communicable diseases, acute/chronic illness management, emergency care, and other health-related issues.
• Develops and maintains advisory and educational displays related to student and community health throughout the school.
• Works with the School Psychologist to counsel students with psychological and medical concerns and/or physical limitations and assists in adaptation of any limitations.
• Collaborates with the Health & Physical Education Teacher to create and teach a health course focusing on wellness, nutrition, and fitness.  

• Attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
• Work within written protocols and scope of practice.  Actively seek out definition from the Health Lodge Supervisor and Camp Physician whenever necessary
• Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury  care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
• Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
• Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
• Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
• Live in the health lodge and attend to camper illness and injury as the on-duty overnight registered nurse
• Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
• Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director
• With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge to standards set by the Health Lodge Supervisor.

• Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and health lodge supervisor.
• Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• Lift as much as 25 lbs.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
• Complete all duties as assigned. 

~~Sign-On Bonus- Up to $5,000

Come join the Mercy team!

We are looking for compassionate caregivers for our Orthopaedic Unit! Launching a nursing career at Mercy is a sure way to give you a professional boost with fantastic benefits and unique RN experiences in an atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind in eastern Iowa.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills as identified in the developmental checklist.

Professional Experience- Required vs. Preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge and skills.

Licensure, Certification, Registration - Required vs. Preferred

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply visit: www.mercycare.org

Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
sdean@mercycare.org
www.mercycare.org
EOE

~~Sign-on bonus- Up to $5,000

Come join the Mercy team!  More patients are choosing to meet their babies at Mercy so we’re looking for talented and compassionate caregivers to join our Birthplace team!

Launching a nursing career at Mercy is a sure way to give you a professional boost with fantastic benefits and unique RN experiences in an atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind in eastern Iowa.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills as identified in the developmental checklist.
• Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members.

Professional Experience- Required vs. Preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge and skills.

Licensure, Certification, Registration - Required vs. Preferred

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply visit: www.mercycare.org/careers

Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
sdean@mercycare.org
www.mercycare.org
EOE

The Health Lodge Coordinator is the head of the Health Lodge. They are in charge of helping with the staffing, scheduling and organization of the health lodge during the summer. The position runs from June-August, with some contract work earlier in the year. Although it is not a resident postiion, the Health Lodge Coordinator may have to cover some overnight shifts when coverage is needed. The right candidate is experiened, organized and a strong people-person. Preference will be given to candidates wtih school or camp nursing backgrounds. A great benefit of this positon is that you can send your kids to camp as part of compensation. 

Key responsibilities:

• Create weekly/daily schedule for nursing staff and make sure all shifts are covered properly
• Work at least 2-weeks ahead with camper's medical paperwork, medication authorizations, etc.
• Cover nursing shifts during resident nurse time off and attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
• Create and implement nurse training for new nurses and staff
• Work within written protocols and scope of practice.  Actively seek out definition from Camp Physician whenever necessary
• Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
• Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
• Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
• Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
• Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
• Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Camp Director
• With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge

• Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and other nurses
• Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• Lift as much as 25 lbs.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
• Complete all duties as assigned.

The Role:

Mavencare is looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) who can work across the Greater Boston Area. Flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have experience in both community based and acute care care settings and is comfortable going conducting in-home assessments. Opportunities to grow into other clinical roles as the organization grows. The rate for this position is $85 per assessment.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform in-home assessments and create plans of care for patients,
• Complete and submit assessment paperwork in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist the Clinical Care Manager in assessing the competency and performance of home health aides.

Requirements:

• RN with an active Massachusetts State license
• At least one year of nursing experience in an acute care facility, and at least one year of nursing experience in a home care organization.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts State regulations as they relate to the services provided by a Licensed Home Care Service Agency.
• Current professional liability insurance policy.
• Comfort working in line with process and policy documents.
• Comfort working with mobile technology
• Up to date physical assessment, and vaccinations Education:
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN or BS degree preferred.