The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing services for on-site clinic health units/shelters or events for Acuity Commercial and Government contracts for rapid deployments to support emergency and disaster efforts. This is a temporary position and length of assignment may vary based on operational needs and client requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location: New York City
*Active New York RN License Required**

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Registered Nurse to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.

• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee's capabilities and job requirements.

• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.

• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.

• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.

• Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.

• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.

• Demonstrates proven success in stressful environments.

• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.

• Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.

• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing school.

• Active New York Registered Nurse License and the ability to be favorably credentialed.

• 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse -Med/Surg, ER, or ICU.

• ACLS and BLS certification.

• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current PALS certification.

• 2 years' ER-Triage RN experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
May require bending, stooping and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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