Flight Registered Nurse (RN), Killeen, TX (PT/FT)

Vighter • Killeen, TX

1d • Onsite

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 (ICE) teams during on-ground assessments and during deportation flight missions. Registered Nurses (RN) provide in-flight nursing services to DHS/ICE detainees being repatriated to their countries of origin. The RN will review medical records to determine if detainees are capable of flying and will provide general nursing services during the flight. The employee must be able to make decisions in accordance with protocols as this position is granted a high degree of autonomy. The employee must successfully complete a 7 year criminal background investigation within the previous 12 months. HCPs work administratively under the Project Manager and 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, Ohio, Florida 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, and in flight between the United States and various other countries. 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 (1) year of experience in Emergency (ER), Intensive (ICU) or critical care and licensed/certified as a Registered Nurse (RN). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
• Successful completion of a US-based accredited Registered Nurse training program leading to licensure/certification as a Registered Nurse (RN). The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
• Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
• Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
• Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
• Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Proper judgment is required to prevent delays in service provision, avoid serious adverse impact on the health status of individuals and the population served, and reduce waste efforts and resources. Judgmental failure could seriously affect the health status of one or more individuals
• Responsible for performing a variety of unusual and complex professional tasks without the benefit of close guidance. Independently establishes criteria, formulates approaches, and evaluates efforts
• Assumes responsibility as the sole medical provider of care for Federal detainees with stable, unstable, and complex medical conditions, and independently implements and monitors a comprehensive plan to meet the actual and anticipated medical needs of detainee (client) and aircraft crew under the supervision of the RN Site Lead and RN Project Manager.
• 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.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees.
• Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees