What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinating Nurse position at International SOS?
International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. We were founded on the principle of putting our clients’ employees first and this is still true today. Led by 5,200 medical professionals and 200 security specialists our teams work night and day to find solutions to protect our clients and their employees in whatever situation they may be facing; we assess, advise and assist from a medical, security and logistical perspective on a global scale to protect and save lives and thereby enable our clients to achieve their business goals. As we’ve delivered on this mission over the last 35 years, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinating Nurse to join us in a dynamic office based clinical role where you will expand your medical and clinical knowledge whilst working across an international platform. You will be providing medical support to a worldwide client base across a variety of industries, focusing on quality, patient contact and, above all, care.
This is a day-shift only position - no nights required.
3 days x 13 hour shifts or 4 days x 10 hour shifts available.
On-site in our Blue Bell, PA office location. Training will likely be at our Trevose, PA HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver front line telephonic triage to travelers
- Develop and enhance your understanding of global and travel health, and provide pre-trip travel advice to travelers
- Interpret medical situations by conducting a tailored risk analysis of condition vs. geographical location
- Provide evidence based medical advice and assessment, support and recommendations by speaking directly to patients and clients
- Liaise with international medical professionals to obtain medical assessments for patients who are hospitalized or being treated overseas
- Assess standards of care and provide guidance on travel following illness or injury
- Arrange complex medical evacuations and repatriations from all over the world
- Work within a truly international team – we have offices in 27 different countries you will interface with daily
What we’re looking for:
- Registered Nurse (must be currently registered in the US)
- Significant previous critical care or emergency medicine strongly preferred
- Broad Medical Knowledge – strong acute care background, primary care desirable
- Languages or further studies in travel health, global health or public health desirable
- Excellent written and spoken English language
- Good Computer skills; must type over 35 wpm
- Spanish speaking a plus
