Nurse - Pride of America

About the role

The role involves maintaining guest and crew member health records, completing paperwork for medical situations, and executing various medical procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest and crew illness logs and medical notes
• Complete paperwork associated with medical situations
• Maintain crewmember illness logs and medical files
• Fill out accident reports and maintain injury logs
• Maintain current crewmember physical examinations
• Maintain Acute Gastroenteritis log for U.S.P.H. and report as required
• Prepare and maintain Medical Center charges records
• Execute Code Alpha and evacuation procedures
• Train and lead stretcher teams in Fire and Lifeboat drills, and first-aid training
• Obtain and test water samples, culture for growth of Coliform organisms
• Perform weekly checks of emergency and medical center equipment
• Sterilize surgical instruments
• Order medical supplies and equipment
• Manage inventory through MXP system, follow MXP rules for approval
• Complete external requisition forms for supplies, follow MXP rules for approval
• Proficient with MXP system, maintain proper inventory levels
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years post-graduate clinical experience
• Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English
• One (1) year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• One (1) year experience working in the Emergency Department
• One (1) year experience performing Basic Life support until the physician arrives
• Chronology of all medical activities since graduation from nursing school
• Associate Degree in Nursing (AND/ASN) or foreign equivalent required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Valid nursing license from country or State/Province of origin is required (USA license required for USA flagged vessels)
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application, with renewal every two years

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years post-graduate clinical experience
• Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English
• One (1) year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• One (1) year experience working in the Emergency Department
• One (1) year experience performing Basic Life support until the physician arrives
• Chronology of all medical activities since graduation from nursing school
• Associate Degree in Nursing (AND/ASN) or foreign equivalent required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Valid nursing license from country or State/Province of origin is required (USA license required for USA flagged vessels)
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application, with renewal every two years

Physical Requirements

• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less
• Maximum blood pressure of 160/100
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) required
• Ability to maintain balance, climb ladders, stairs, and open/close doors
• Ability to lift and carry 55 pounds over a long distance, repeatedly
• Ability to pull and lift fire hoses, put on PFDs, and perform other duties
• Normal vision, color perception, and ability to react to visual and auditory alarms
• Ability to move arms, elbows, wrists, shoulders, knees, and ankles
• Ability to grasp and manipulate tools, crouch, kneel, crawl, and distinguish textures
• No physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Regularly required to meet physical and health requirements
• Minimal description of duties may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates