Job Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. 

Job Description

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award. 

This position is in support of a proposed repatriation initiative. The purpose of the facilities is to provide comprehensive care for migrant individuals who are awaiting reunification or repatriation. This care will begin as soon as each occupant arrives at the facility and will last until their arranged departure. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams, identifications of prior conditions and allergies, day to day care of routine, urgent and emergency medical conditions.

The Occupational Health Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and performing employment related health screening. The Occupational Health Nurse works as part of the medical team to protect and promote the health of the working population. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with medical evaluations to include annual employee physicals, medical testing and the issuance of required immunizations. 
• Ensure the contractor workforce is compliant with applicable US and host national laws for medical clearances. 
• Assist medical providers with procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work. 
• Collaborates with the Public Health Nurse and Infection Control Nurse and other internal and external experts and stakeholders concerning health and safety. 
• Ensures medical records are maintained in compliance with applicable, policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Assures compliance, clinical and other occupational related standards and develops and implements responsive policies and work improvement initiatives. 
• Develops and implements case management strategies for operating units, performs and/or leads case coordination for claims and ensures appropriate and timely physician referrals interventions and treatments. 
• Collaborates with managers and/or HR in the coordination of return-to-work assignments consistent with the employee’s rehabilitation and related employee programs. 
• Ensures timely communication and support to program participants. 
• Ensures Employee Incident Reports, First Reports, OSHA and associated documentation are processed timely and accurately in accordance with insurance, legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Collaborates with internal leadership and staff and external experts to develop and implement policies, practices and other improvement initiatives concerning work-related injury prevention and related cost-containment. 
• Performs and supervises staff performing occupational and corporate health physicals and screenings, including but not limited to, PFT, Audiograms, vision screening, new hire PE, medical surveillance programs, annual PE. 
• Serves as clinical leader for the department and provides clinical expertise on facility related health/safety issues. 
• Manages the pre-placement physical and fitness for duty assessment program for employment candidates. 
• Participates in the investigation, follow up, and root-cause analysis of significant health/safety incidents within the system. 
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with OSHA and/or other safety agencies and assists facilities with responses to agency inquiries and inspections. 
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions. 
• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies. 
• Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received. 
• On-call rotation schedule participation as needed 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge:   

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a nursing role.

Experience Preferred: 

• Experience in immigration or refugee programs, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor, is preferred. 
• Experience in collaboration with state and local medical facilities is preferred. 

Education Required: 

• Current and unrestricted license to practice nursing in the State services performed. 
• Current Occupational Health Nurse Certification preferred. 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred. 

Physical Demands:

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Other Special

Qualifications

: 

• Must be a US Citizen or possess a permanent resident card. 
• Current MRPT Clearance preferred. 

Additional Information

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.

Compensation| Min: $35hr Max: $70h

Benefits – 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. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

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 the applicable federal, state and local laws.

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.

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