Flight Registered Nurse (RN), Youngstown, OH

Vighter • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement teams during on-ground assessments and during deportation flight missions. HCPs work administratively under the Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives. Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed DHS and ICE at numerous locations in Texas, Arizona, California, and Louisiana. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in detention and flight settings. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a DHS/ICE Station or outpost collocated with international airports in sector. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Successful completion of a US-based accredited Registered Nurse training program leading to licensure/certification as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work.
• Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved organization.
• Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-flight nursing services to DHS/ICE detainees being repatriated to their countries of origin or other asylum locations in Central and South America.
• Collect and administer approved medications in accordance with doctor’s prescribed orders.
• Review patient information while ensuring compliance with established protocols for the transportation of detainees by air.
• Provide medical/nursing services during flight operations.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention; and documents patient care accurately and timely in compliance with Vighter and regulatory standards.
• Anticipates and acquires resources needed for routine and unexpected medical incidents, including medical emergencies in flight.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce, in the detainee population, and in the Community.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums.
• Healthcare benefits available for full time nurses.
• Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance, Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees