Family Practitioner/Surgeon (Full Time/Accompanied)
Responsibilities:
Directly reports to the Chief Medical Officer with additional administrative accountability to the Hospital Administrator. Provides healthcare services to patients presenting to the hospital (in- and outpatient) for family practice services. Also serves as backup to staff general surgeon in providing basic general surgery/trauma services for ages pediatric to geriatric.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides services to inpatients and outpatients including diagnostic evaluation, patient treatment, recovery, and health maintenance program based on current accepted practices encompassed by Family Practice medicine.
- Is available to assist staff general surgeon in providing outpatient and inpatient surgical care. Is capable of providing basic general surgery services in the absence of the general surgeon. Such services shall include emergency abdominal surgical procedures that cannot be transferred to other facilities in a timely manner, wound care, and basic surgical management of acute trauma.
- Provides additional primary care services including physical examinations, writing a treatment plan, and keeping progress notes covering diagnostic evaluation for care of outpatients and inpatients.
- Provides emergency medical services including on-call coverage on a rotating basis with other physicians and responds in timely and courteous manner.
- Operates under the general guidelines of treatment policies and procedures to include intervention protocols and after care plans.
- Submits, in a timely manner, information as appropriate to update the plan of care for the patient, coordinate other services, maintenance of complete patient chart and billing of services provided.
- Works cooperatively with peers and supportive staff to contribute to overall productivity and quality of the care of the team.
- Maintains all necessary licensure to qualify for active medical staff privileges and abides by Kwajalein Hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures as well as USAKA rules and regulations.
- Assists CMO and Administrator through recommendations for budgetary planning and development of policies and procedures as relates to area s of expertise.
- Prepares and presents information to co-workers after attending special programs and workshops as appropriate.
- Assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by CMO.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Current experience in primary care as well as basic abdominal and general surgical procedures are required. Experience and expertise in endoscopy and cesareans are desirable.
- Integrates patient management - examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention – in a manner designed to optimize outcomes.
- Documentation and oral communication are concise, pertinent and meets the professions and departments documentation standards; documentation is timely, legible, and meets standards of completeness and clinical relevance.
- Problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing both with co-workers and patients.
- Computer literacy
LEADERSHIP:
- Facilitates patient and family education, communication, and problem resolution.
- Serves as a resource person
- Demonstrates an awareness of departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission International (JCI) and Quality Improvement Standards while performing all work at a level to meet these standards.
- Promotes a safe and efficient work environment.
- Serves as a leader and/or member, as requested, on task forces, work groups, or committees.
MAINTENANCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY:
- Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues in the clinic.
- Participates in all safety, infection control and other mandatory training.
- Respects and supports patient rights.
- Promotes and practices customer and peer relations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years recent experience in family practice that includes some basic general surgery. Proficiency in GI endoscopy and experience in performing cesareans and other gynecologic procedures is desirable.
- Preferable/desirable to have experience in any of the following: emergency care medicine, hyperbaric medicine, aviation medicine (FAA Aviation Medical Examine), and occupational medicine.
- Must be comfortable performing low-volume surgery in an isolated setting.
EDUCATION:
- MD or DO degree
- Board certification as family practitioner
- Current U.S. physician license.
- Proof of eligibility for employment in the US
- ATLS and ACLS certification
- Continuing Medical Education that documents current and ongoing training in Family Practice and/or General Surgery through participation in workshops, seminars, etc.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be flexible and willing to assume many responsibilities beyond the usual scope of a family practitioner in providing basic surgery services in the event that staff general surgeon is absent.
- Committed to high-quality medicine
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required for the position offered.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
HR- 032127
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Medical Technologist (Full Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
The Laboratory Medical Technologist is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the collection of laboratory specimens and performance of diagnostic and screening tests. The Laboratory Technologist provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a twenty-four hour basis. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the Hospital and Organization mission and vision. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.
Major Duties/ Essential Functions:
- Collects patient specimens, or instructs patient in the proper collection of a specimen, for laboratory testing. Process specimens for testing.
- Performs phlebotomy on both adult and pediatric patients.
- Prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratory employing appropriate methods for packaging potential infectious or hazardous materials.
- Works with other laboratory staff members in all areas of the laboratory, or as assigned, to complete patient specimen analysis.
- Performs a variety of assays on human, veterinary and environmental specimens with little or no supervision.
- Serves to the cover laboratory needs outside of routine hours by sharing on-call duties with other Laboratory Technologists.
- Performs quality control procedures, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.
- Performs calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments.
- Proficiently and consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation of laboratory testing results and records. Includes documentation of maintenance, quality control, calibration, and other laboratory records.
- Demonstrates proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that reflect JCI, COLA, OSHA, HIPAA and Quality Improvement Standards and performs work at a level to meet these standards.
- Demonstrates technical proficiency through successful participation in Inter-laboratory Proficiency Testing programs.
- Is accountable for maintaining and improving own laboratory knowledge and skill competence.
- Supports the hospital’s philosophy, objectives and goals.
- Respects and supports patient rights.
- Promotes and practices positive customer and peer relations.
- Promotes and practices cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patient.
- Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other Departments.
- Maintains professional conduct.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of patient information.
- Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
- Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background in computer skills desired.
- Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducts inventory analysis, orders and receives Laboratory supplies in accordance with SPI guidelines.
Job Knowledge:
- Ability to apply Quality Control concepts and principles in the critical evaluation of testing results to ensure accuracy and quality of testing.
- Ability to evaluate patient testing results in view of known patient diagnostic information to identify erratic or illogical results requiring validation prior to reporting.
- Capable of operating highly technical instrumentation and performing high complexity testing, as defined by CLIA 88’, with precision and accuracy.
- Requires knowledge and analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing, to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instrumentation and review testing performed by other technologists.
- Working knowledge of and ability to implement the requirements for Laboratory Accreditation.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years recent experience as a generalist performing laboratory testing in all specialties of the laboratory.
- Education and training suitable to meet CLIA 88 requirements for highly complex testing.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills. Must have proficient command of the English language.
- Must possess visual acuity to distinguish fine gradiations of color and/or texture and manual dexterity sufficient to work with delicate instrumentation.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field with an internship in an approved clinical laboratory training program, or equivalent.
- Current certification with a nationally recognized registry such as MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA) or MT(HEW). Additional certifications are desirable.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required for the position offered.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
HR-032015
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Chief Medical Officer (Full Time/Accompanied)
Responsibilities:
Directly reports to the Community Services DPM with additional administrative accountability to the Hospital Administrator. Responsible for clinical oversight and direction regarding the planning, scope, quality, and provision of all medical and dental services at US Army Kwajalein Atoll. Assumes leadership role in providing effective and efficient delivery of quality medical care consistent with the mission and core values of Kwajalein Hospital. Provides a framework for the establishment, development and measurement of quality care. This position is instrumental in promoting the health, safety, and quality of life for USAKA patients, residents, and workers. The CMO additionally provides clinical care to outpatients, inpatients, and emergency patients.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works with hospital administrator, KRS leadership, and USAKA leadership to identify and manage matters
- Works with hospital administrator and Community Services DPM to develop and adhere to department budgets.
- Serves as medical administrative interface internally with clinical staff and externally with KRS, USAKA, and other organizations. Facilitates communications among parties and assists with improving understanding and perceptions of all participants. Serves as a clinical voice with administration representing the concerns and opinions of practitioners while helping the medical staff to understand the rationale for administrative decisions.
- Supervises and performs performance evaluations on physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, CRNA, and other ancillary medical personnel.
- Coordinates clinical education and communication to physicians and other medical/dental staff.
- Chairs or serves on department committees as needed. Assigns committee chairpersons as needed.
- Responds to complaints, clinical issues, utilization review and any quality of care inquiries on behalf of Kwajalein Hospital, KRS, and USAKA.
- Provides services to outpatients and employees including diagnostic evaluation, patient treatment, recovery, and health maintenance program based on current accepted practices.
- Provides emergency medical services including evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients.
- Provides on-call and after-hours physician coverage on a rotating basis and responds in timely and courteous manner.
- Operates under the general guidelines of Kwajalein Hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintains all necessary licensure and abides by Kwajalein Hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures as well as USAKA rules and regulations.
- Serves as administrative and clinical interface with administrators and clinicians of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health. Promotes communication and collaboration to advance the health of Marshallese patients and communities within the limits of the KRS work statement.
- Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted by the Kwajalein Hospital Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Community Services DPM.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of clinical care standards and performance benchmarks (such as JCAHO standards)
- Current experience in providing emergency and primary care.
- Good documentation and oral communication skills including documentation that is timely, legible, and meets standards of completeness and clinical relevance.
- Independent problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing both with co-workers and patients.
- Familiarity with basic computer skills including word processing and email.
LEADERSHIP:
- Demonstrates experience and success in medical leadership, strategic planning, and change management.
- Facilitates patient education, communication, and problem resolution.
- Serves as a resource person to professional colleagues.
- Demonstrates an awareness of departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission International (JCI) and Quality Improvement Standards while performing all work at a level to meet these standards.
- Promotes a safe and efficient work environment.
MAINTENANCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY:
- Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues in the clinic.
- Participates in all safety, infection control and other mandatory training.
- Respects and supports patient rights.
- Promotes and practices customer and peer relations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum ten years of experience as physician in a primary care setting.
- Five years of experience in healthcare leadership that includes supervision of physicians.
- Experience and interest in providing care in international settings and to a multi-cultural patient population is desirable but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of JCAHO and/or JCI standards is desirable.
EDUCATION:
- Current U.S. license as MD or DO.
- US Board certification in a primary care specialty.
- Proof of eligibility for employment in the US.
- Continuing Medical Education that documents current and ongoing training in Family Practice and/or General Surgery through participation in workshops, seminars, etc.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certification
- PALS certification is desirable but not required.
- Experience in public health, occupational, and hyperbaric medicine is desirable but not required.
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner certification and experience in aviation medicine is desirable but not required.
- Medical Review Officer certification is desirable but not required.
- Committed to patient-centered, evidence-based medicine.
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills,
- Excellent interaction with medical staff and patients
- Experience with peer review, medical policy/procedure development, and provider contracting experience.
- Basic knowledge of management practices, human relations, consensus building, and collaborative ability.
- Must be professionally respected by peers.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required for the position offered.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
HR- 032249
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Pharmacist (Full Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
Directly reports to the Chief Medical Officer with additional administrative
accountability to the Hospital Administrator. Assesses, evaluates and
manages medication therapies for patients across the age spectrum for
various medical problems on an outpatient, emergent basis, and hospitalized
care. Doctorate degreed practitioners may be credentialed for independent
prescriptive authority in accordance with regulations in their state
of licensure. Assists all practitioners with medication information.
Participates as a member in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee,
and may sit on other healthcare, policy, and administrative committees
as determined by CMO or Hospital Administrator. Maintains unsupervised
key assess to the Department of Pharmacy and all stocked medications,
and is the immediate supervisor for all personnel with job access to
the pharmacy. Maintains healthcare formulary, formulary stock, prescription
records, and is finally responsible for all legend and controlled medications
within USAKA. The Pharmacist has ultimate responsibility for compliance
with all regulations (DEA, FDA, DoD, and Army) governing medication
procurement, storage, distribution and use within USAKA.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Reviews and updates departmental directives and supervising policies
for medication procurement, storage, distribution and use within USAKA
to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversees and responds to quarterly audit of controlled medications per
PWS requirements and Kwajalein Hospital protocols.
• Maintains regulatory required records for procurement, storage, distribution
and use of all legend and controlled medications within USAKA.
• Inspects medication stock and medication use outside of the Department
of Pharmacy per departmental directives.
• Reports all instances of regulatory non-compliance to the CMO.
• Oversees medication ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels while
not exceeding budget limits.
• Oversees expired medication returns to maximize credit value.
• Performs medication reconciliation upon entry and discharge from the
acute care setting.
• Acts as preceptor pharmacy students if and when preceptorships are scheduled.
• Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted
by the Kwajalein Hospital Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities
and duties as assigned by CMO.
• Participates actively with quality assurance and process improvement
as required.
• Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary hospital committees
as assigned.
• Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved
by hospital leadership.
Requirements:
JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Current experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients across
the age spectrum.
• Applies Best Practices to the operation of the Department of Pharmacy.
• Good documentation and oral communication skills
• Independent problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing both with co-workers and patients.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
LEADERSHIP:
• Facilitates patient education, communication, and problem resolution.
• Serves as a resource person to professional colleagues.
• Demonstrates an awareness of departmental practices that reflect Joint
Commission International (JCI) and Quality Improvement Standards while
performing all work at a level to meet these standards.
• Promotes a safe and efficient work environment.
• Serves as a leader and/or member, as requested, on task forces, work
groups, or committees.
• Demonstrates and encourage ethical behavior.
MAINTENANCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY:
• Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues
within the healthcare system.
• Participates in all safety, infection control and other mandatory training.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Promotes and practices customer and peer relations.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 1-year hospital AND retail pharmacy experiences.
• Post-doctoral residency in an advanced pharmacy practice area is not
required but may substitute for practice experience.
• Board certification in a pharmacy practice specialty is not required,
but may be substituted for practice experience.
EDUCATION:
• Graduate of accredited Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy training program.
PharmD is preferred.
• Continuing Pharmacy Education that documents current and ongoing training
in Pharmaceutical Care through participation in workshops, seminars,
etc.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current U.S. license and registration to practice pharmacy in any state.
• Must be flexible and willing to assume responsibilities for patient care
needs in a remote setting utilizing telephone contact with primary care
providers.
• Must be capable of independent assessment and intervention when working
at remote sites.
• Committed to patient-centered, evidence-based medicine.
• Experience and interest in providing care to a multi-cultural patient
population.
• Candidate should have good communication skills, interact well with medical
staff and patients, and demonstrate good independent judgment.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal
background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to
classified information as required for the position offered.
You are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to
departure. You must maintain a current passport during your stay on the
island.
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Imaging Technologist (Full
Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
Incumbent, under supervision of Imaging Supervisor, collaborates with
physicians and nursing to coordinate imaging services, prepares patient
and performs appropriate diagnostic imaging procedures. Incumbent creates,
updates and maintains appropriate patient and departmental records.
Responsible for operating and maintaining diagnostic equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General
• Consistently performs duties in compliance with established departmental,
KRS, and USAKA policies and procedures.
• Completes position competencies for assigned imaging modalities.
• Participates in all fire safety, infection control and other mandatory
training.
• Ensures open lines of communication are maintained among physicians,
peers, and others.
• Assist supervisor in assessment and communication of departmental need
for equipment and supplies.
Operational
• Collaborate patient scheduling plans with physician/nursing staff; coordinate
and schedule patients for treatment; assess patient, use proper patient
positioning to obtain optimal images.
• Evaluate previous studies for comparison.
• Perform technical phases of radiographic procedures including fluoroscopy,
portable and operating room.
• Perform and serve as lead resource for mammography procedures, ensuring
program compliance with ACR and FDA standards.
• Perform procedures while taking precautions against unsafe exposure to
patient, self or others; ensure all exposures are required. Identify
and promptly address unsafe practices and other safety issues in the
department. Ensure all appropriate PPE is available.
• Develop digital images, create, update and maintain patient data files;
ensure transmission of images to consultant radiologists and manage diagnostic
evaluation reports.
• Provide written and verbal reports to physicians recognizing cases requiring
immediate attention.
• Interface with consultant radiologists to avoid misinterpretation of
procedures and reports.
• Interface with clinic staff, technical support at McKesson and KRS IT
for regular software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for imaging patient records; creates and maintains files,
audits files for completion, legibility and appropriate charging
Requirements:
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be familiar with all standard radiographic procedures including
fluoroscopy, portable and operating room. (FDA-MQSA)
• Must be familiar with duties required for mammography quality control
and with the American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation process.
• Possess technical ability to obtain optimal images
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Provides after-hours on-call response to emergency calls requiring imaging
skills.
• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising
independent judgment.
• Other skills include consultation skills, excellent verbal and written
communication abilities, public speaking skills, proficiency with computer
system.
• BLS certification
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years recent imaging practical experience in a hospital environment.
• Recent mammography experience required.
EDUCATION:
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) with advanced certification in Mammography.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with digital acquisition and transmission of images preferred.
• Experience in or desire to learn diagnostic ultrasound preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of imaging practices
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal
background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to
classified information as required for the position offered.
You are required to
have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You
must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Registered Nurse (Full-Time; Unaccompanied)
POSITION GOAL:
A Registered Nurse who is responsible for the delivery of patient care
through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation,
and evaluation. The RN provides patient care that promotes the safety
and well-being of all patient in the hospital and clinic departments
on a twenty-four basis. Collaborates with other professional disciplines
to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement
of desired patient outcomes. Supports the Hospital and Organization mission
and vision. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity
in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality
nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate
positive outcomes in patient care.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Serves as a consistent 12 hour rotating nursing staff member in the Inpatient
and Outpatient Departments. Should be able to assume the nursing care
of critically ill patients that present to both the Inpatient and Outpatient
Departments.
• Demonstrates proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that
reflect JCAHO and Quality Improvement Standards and performs all work
at a level to meet these standards.
• Assists with current immunization and allergy protocols.
• Provides patient care and delegated functions based upon the nursing
process and in compliance with the hospital, clinic and Department of
Nursing standards of practice.
•
Monitors the patient’s age appropriate behavioral and physiological
status.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the age appropriateness and effectiveness
of patient care.
• Is accountable for maintaining and improving own nursing knowledge and
skill competence.
•
Supports the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, and goals.
• demonstrates awareness of the physiological, developmental, cultural,
spiritual and psychosocial needs of patients throughout the life span.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current pharmaceutical, nursing, and
medical terminology.
• Proficiently and consistently competes accurate, concise, and legible
documentation of hospital records. Includes hands on care delivery and
telephone patient interactions.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Promotes and practices positive customer and peer relations.
• Promotes and practices cost containment for the Medical Department and
patient.
• Fosters constructive relationships as a team member.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background
in computer skills desired.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand for both the Inpatient
and Outpatient areas.
•
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
•
Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The
diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health
alteration.”
• Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care
including but not limited to administering treatments and medications,
interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating
with other health care providers and providing education to patients
and/or significant others.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this
position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience or recent hospital experience
in a role where the candidate has a demonstrated ability to manage critical
care issues.
• Diversity of experience is especially valued.
EDUCATION:
• Graduate of an approved accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in the US
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Additional certifications are desired.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) CRITERIA:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
*Bending/Squatting/Kneeling/
Crouching/Crawling/Twisting Frequent - The individual must be able to bend
over (from waist and knees) to perform certain duties, e.g. check chest tube
drainage, check, measure and/or drain urinary catheter bags, etc. retrieve
items from floor or low levels. Remove or restock supplies, plug/unplug electrical
cords. Provide care to patients who have fallen on floor. Kneel to provide/perform
CPR on a bed/gurney or floor. Full flexion and extension required
*Reaching/Handling/Fingering/
Feeling Frequent – Reaching in all directions in order to assist with
care, work with equipment, obtain supplies. Manual and tactile dexterity to
manipulate patients, equipment, and supplies of various sizes from minimal
to those requiring cooperative effort.
*Vision Acuity Continuously - Able to see and distinguish size, shape, color
and motion of patients and equipment both on close examination and at distances
of up to 20 feet or more. Accurately monitor and perceive changes in patient’s
monitor readings. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will
be needed to interpret visual inputs.
*Hearing Acuity Continuously - Must be able to: Verbally communicate the English
language, participate in exchange of patient/family, co-worker information,
monitor equipment, utilize telephone, and concentrate in the presence of background
noise. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed
to interpret auditory input
*Psychological requirements Endures occasionally stressful environment created
by patient care demands, staffing issues, personnel concerns, and organizational
requirements, and remains flexible with multiple requests and changing priorities.
Demonstrates good listening skills. Maintains confidentiality of all matters.
*Environmental considerations Outside/Inside -Majority (95% or more) inside
building, ambulance, vehicle or aircraft; outside to assist patients in and
out of vehicles or to Hospital outbuildings.
Heat - Minimal – Exposure to extreme heat and temperature changes when
moving from inside cooled building to outside to assist with patient transfer
to other buildings or vehicles.
Noise/Vibrations – Minimal to moderate exposure to both constant and
intermittent equipment operating sounds and alarms, overhead paging system,
ventilation and cooling system; ice machine.
Hazards – Frequent exposure to toxic chemicals, vapors and gases, noxious
smells, infectious agents, radiation, sharp objects, unpredictable (possibly
violent) patient/family/community interactions; Hazardous materials.
Personal Protective Equipment – This position requires high exposure
to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing
of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.
Frequently - Alternate/extended shifts may be required. May be required to
work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing,
Chief Medical Officer or Hospital Administrator.
*Cognitive skills Follows verbal and written cues with ability to use discretion
and independent judgment. Communicates in English both verbally and in writing.
*Denotes Essential Functions
AGE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA
X = Knowledge and Skills Required
X Neonate
X Infant
X Child
X Adult
X Geriatric
Nursing Department Addendum (to Job Description/Performance Appraisal
and Advancement to higher Registered Nurse level.
POINT TOTALS
Level Term Points Needed
Level I 1year 0 – 4.2
Level II 1 year 4.3-8.4
Level III 1 year 8.5-12.7
Level IV 1 year 12.8-17.0
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Nurse Manager (Full Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
Under the Guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and Hospital Administrator,
the Director of Nursing Services is responsible for the delivery of
patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in
the Hospital and Clinic areas. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates
the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities,
including assisting with fiscal, material and human resource management.
Participates with administration, medical staff and clinic in executing
the hospital’s mission and vision and strategic plans. Provides
administrative leadership, consultation, and support for the patient
services areas. Supports an environment that ensures efficient delivery
of quality patient care in a cost effective manner.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administrative
• Responsible for ensuring development, recommending, and implementation
of policies and procedures related to delivery of safe efficient quality
nursing care and alignment with organizational philosophies, objectives,
mission and vision.
• Represents nursing function for KRS/US Army at Kwajalein Atoll long range
planning; monitors, audits, and evaluates the quality of nursing care
provided. Ensures consistent applications of nursing policies and standards
throughout the organization.
• Responsible for development, operations and results of non-emergency
healthcare services, urgent care, surgical care, diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures, and primary inpatient and outpatient care.
• Develops strategies, objectives, and plans for outpatient and inpatient
services. Develops and implements short- and long-term goals. Directs
the activities of nursing personnel assigned to the position to develop
and achieve goals and objectives that are consistent with those of the
Hospital Strategic Plan/Performance Work Statement as well as Patient
Care Services that reflect JCAHO and Quality Improvement Standards.
• Oversees delivery of patient care, monitoring budget requirements, HR
needs, and physician relations
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of emergency and surgical
services.
Personnel Management/Staffing
• Identifies staffing needs and has the authority to interview, recommend
for hire, counsel, and evaluate personnel within assigned areas. Continuously
monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical
care and financial objective.
• Defines nursing personnel requirements and position competencies for
the nursing department. Ensures effective utilization of staff and departmental
resources. Manages schedule to identify opportunities for project management
within budget limitations.
•
Ensures that a process is maintained to encourage the recruitment and
retention of “a team of caring, capable professionals”.
• Develops and manages in-service educational programs for all staff when
internal workflow changes occur. Coordinates orientation programs and
refresher courses to train and update skills and knowledge of professional
and auxiliary nursing service personnel. Devises and maintains strategies
to ensure nursing professional development. Responsible for the development
of training manuals and materials.
• Develops nursing personnel to make effective decisions and delegate authority
to lowest appropriate level through shared authority; promoting teamwork.
• Evaluates employee performance of nursing personnel against hospital,
departmental and personal goals and objectives. Provides corrective counseling
with appropriate documentation to staff members when necessary.
Leadership
• Ensures open lines of communication are maintained among employees, physicians,
peers, and others.
• Manages conflict resolution involving staff, physicians, patients, and
personnel.
• Demonstrates visibility and accessibility to staff by making regular
rounds, staff communication, and meetings.
• Collaborates with nursing and medical staff in the development and measurement
of performance of standards of patient care.
• Creates an environment that facilitates innovative patient care delivery.
• Provides clinical leadership and expertise; serves as technical support
and resource
• Actively attends and participates in department head and other essential
committees of the medical department.
• Assess and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies.
• Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement and management
programs implementing and communicating corrective action plans and interventions.
Promotes use of Six-Sigma.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Maintains current professional status through active participation in
appropriate professional organization.
• Maintains current US licensure and CEU requirements
• Demonstrated experience as manager and clinical nurse
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Requires an RN with current US licensure
and minimum of 5 years experience as a clinical nurse and at least
2 years in acute care.
• Requires 2 years demonstrated management and supervisory experience
• Possess and demonstrates conflict resolutions skills.
• Diversity of experience is especially valued.
EDUCATION:
• Graduate of an approved accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in the US
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Clinical specialty certifications and/or advanced education optimal.
• Experience in leading nurses, creating a vision for nursing, and being
an advocate for the professional nurse, yet achieving hospital and organization
wide goals.
• Demonstrated ability to effect good medical and nursing staff relations,
working with qualified physicians and nurses.
• Ability to work effectively with all health care disciplines.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal
background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to
classified information as required for the position offered.
You are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to
departure for Kwajalein.
HR- 032377
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Imaging Supervisor (Ultrasound) (Full
Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
Incumbent, under supervision of CMO and Hospital Administrator, is directly
responsible for all phases of imaging diagnostic procedural support
and accreditation and contract compliance. Incumbent monitors the quality
of the Imaging Technologist work, interacts with physicians and consultant
radiologists and serves as a technical resource on diversity of imaging
procedures; Assists in performing radiographic and ultrasound procedures.
Administrative oversight requires collaborating with physicians and
Hospital Administrator to negotiate and coordinate imaging services,
analyzing work requirements and plans both for short and long-range
methods.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedure manuals related
to delivery of safe, efficient, quality imaging services aligned with
organizational philosophies, objectives, mission and accreditation and
contract compliance.
• Represents imaging department for KRS/USAKA long range planning; monitors,
audits, and evaluates the quality of services provided. Ensures consistent
applications of policies and standards.
• Identifies staffing needs adjusting for clinical requirements and financial
objectives; has authority to interview, recommend for hire, counsel,
and evaluate personnel within assigned areas.
• Defines position competencies for the imaging modalities; provide staff
training. Ensures effective utilization of staff and departmental resources.
Ensures staff participation in all fire safety, infection control and
other mandatory training.
• Ensures open lines of communication are maintained among employees, physicians,
peers, and others.
• Recommend and advise Hospital Administrator and physicians on problems
related to collaborative service efforts and provide appropriate plan
for resolution.
• Actively attends and participates on essential committees of the medical
department. Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement
and management programs implementing and communicating corrective action
plans and interventions. Promotes use of Six-Sigma.
• Assesses and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies;
oversees equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Coordinates price changes and CPT data with Hospital Administrator and
Hospital Business Office Supervisor
Operational
• Collaborates patient scheduling plans with physician/nursing staff; coordinate
and schedule patients for treatment; assess patient, use proper patient
positioning to obtain optimal images.
• Evaluates previous studies for comparison
• Manages process and performs technical phases of radiographic procedures,
including portable and operating room.
• Oversees department mammographer ensuring the program is in compliance
with ACR and FDA standards and ready for annual inspection.
• Manages and performs abdomen, Ob/Gyn, small parts, and vascular ultrasound
procedures; documents findings in a technologist report.
• Performs procedures while taking precautions against unsafe exposure
to patient, self or others; ensures all exposures are required. Identifies
and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues in the
department. Ensures all appropriate PPE is available.
• Develops digital images, creates, updates and maintains patient data
files; ensure transmission of images to consultant radiologists and manages
diagnostic evaluation reports.
• Provides written and verbal reports to physicians recognizing cases requiring
immediate attention.
• Interfaces with consultant radiologists and functions as Kwajalein Hospital
representative for managing the operational and fiduciary compliance
to sub-contract.
• Interfaces with clinic staff, technical support at McKesson and KRS IT
for regular software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for imaging patient records; creates and maintains files,
audits files for completion, legibility and appropriate charging
• Prepares and submits monthly reports and budgetary statistics in accordance
with schedules and deadlines.
Requirements:
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be familiar with all standard radiographic procedures including
portable and operating room.
• Must be able to perform ultrasound procedures without on-site radiologist
support.
• Possesses technical ability to obtain optimal images
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Provides after-hours on-call response to emergency calls requiring imaging
skills.
• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising
independent judgment.
• Requires administration/management experience, including planning and
development
• Other skills include consultation skills, excellent verbal and written
communication abilities, public speaking skills, proficiency with computer
system.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 5 years recent imaging practical experience with at least 1 year
in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Maintain continuing education activities.
EDUCATION:
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT).
• Must be Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with experience
in abdomen, Ob/Gyn, small parts, and vascular procedures. Echo experience
would also be a plus.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with digital acquisition and transmission of images preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of imaging practices
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal
background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access
to classified information as required for the position offered.
You are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to
departure for Kwajalein.
HR- 032377
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Physician, General (Full Time/ Accompanied)
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Directly reports to the Chief Medical Officer with additional administrative
accountability to the Hospital Administrator. Provides healthcare services
to patients presenting to the hospital (in- and outpatient) for family
practice and emergency services.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides services to inpatients and outpatients including diagnostic
evaluation, patient treatment, recovery, and health maintenance program
based on current accepted practices encompassed by family practice and
emergency medicine.
• Provides emergency medical services including on-call coverage on a rotating
basis with other physicians and responds in timely and courteous manner.
• Operates under the general guidelines of Kwajalein Hospital treatment
policies and procedures to include intervention protocols and after care
plans.
• Submits, in a timely manner, information as appropriate to update the
plan of care for the patient, coordinate other services, maintenance
of complete patient chart and billing of services provided.
• Works cooperatively with peers and supportive staff to contribute to
overall productivity and quality of the care of the team.
• Maintains all necessary licensure to qualify for active medical staff
privileges and abides by Kwajalein Hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures
as well as USAKA rules and regulations.
• Assists CMO and Administrator through recommendations for budgetary planning
and development of policies and procedures as relates to area s of expertise.
• Prepares and presents information to co-workers after attending special
programs and workshops as appropriate.
• Assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by CMO.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Current experience in primary care medicine.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing both with co-workers and patients.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word and email applications.
LEADERSHIP:
• Facilitates patient and family education, communication, and problem
resolution.
• Serves as a resource person to department personnel.
• Demonstrates an awareness of departmental practices that reflect Joint
Commission International (JCI) and Quality Improvement Standards while
performing all work at a level to meet these standards.
• Promotes a safe and efficient work environment.
• Serves as a leader and/or member, as requested, on task forces, work
groups, or committees.
MAINTENANCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY:
• Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues.
• Participates in all safety, infection control and other mandatory training.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Promotes and adheres to principles of patient privacy, confidentiality,
and rights.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in family practice, emergency medicine,
or primary care with similar clinical activity. OB
skills/experience preferred.
• Experience and interest in providing care in international settings and
to a multi-cultural patient population is desirable but not a requirement.
EDUCATION:
• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in a primary care specialty
• Current U.S. physician license.
• Proof of eligibility for employment in the US
• Continuing Medical Education that documents current and ongoing training
in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine or other primary care specialties
through participation in workshops, seminars, etc.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• BLS, ATLS, and ACLS certification.
• PALS certification is desirable but not required.
• Experience in public health, occupational, and hyperbaric medicine is
desirable but not required.
• FAA Aviation Medical Examiner certification and experience in aviation
medicine is desirable but not required.
• Medical Review Officer certification is desirable but not required.
• Must be flexible and willing to assume many responsibilities beyond the
usual scope of a family practitioner in providing basic surgery services
in the event that staff general surgeon is absent.
• Committed to patient-centered, evidence-based medicine.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills,
• Excellent interaction with medical staff and patients
Applicant selected will be
subject to a government security investigation/criminal background
check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified
information as required for the position offered.
You are required to have a valid passport
in your possession prior to departure for Kwajalein.
HR- 032319
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Nurse Anesthetist CRNA/Nurse Manager
(Full Time/ Unaccompanied)
Responsibilities:
This position combines nurse anesthetist and hospital nurse manager duties.
CRNA
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer:
• Provides independent anesthesia and anesthesia-related care
Nurse Manager
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and Hospital Administrator:
• Is responsible for the delivery of nursing care that promotes safety
and well-being of all patients in the Hospital and Clinic areas.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing
practice and administrative activities, including assisting with fiscal,
material and human resource management.
•
Participates with administration, medical staff and clinic in executing
the hospital’s mission and vision and strategic plans.
• Provides administrative leadership, consultation, and support for the
patient services areas.
• Supports an environment that ensures efficient delivery of quality patient
care in a cost effective manner.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General
CRNA Duties
• Provides anesthesia services consistent with US anesthesia care standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses in providing respiratory therapy
care to patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to provide mechanical ventilation
to patients.
• Collaborates with physicians in pain management for patients.
• Assumes continuous on-call duties for providing airway management support,
anesthesia and related services.
• Develops, recommends, and implements standard operating instructions
and practices pertaining to the administration and management of anesthesia and
sedation
that ensure patient safety and adherence to current US anesthesia care standards.
Nurse Manager Duties
• Develops strategies, objectives, and plans for outpatient and inpatient
services.
• Develops and implements short- and long-term goals.
• Directs the activities of nursing personnel assigned to the position
to develop and achieve goals and objectives that are consistent with
those of the Hospital Strategic Plan/Performance Work Statement as well
as Patient Care Services that reflect Joint Commission International
and Quality Improvement Standards.
• Develops, recommends, and implements standard operating instructions
and practices pertaining to delivery of safe nursing care that is consistent
with current US standards.
Operational
CRNA
• Assumes responsibility for scheduling procedures requiring anesthesia
or sedation.
• Selects and initiates anesthetic technique which may include: general,
regional and local anesthesia and IV sedation. Spinal and epidural competency
is required.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to provide appropriate pre- and post-procedure
care and monitoring.
• Provides post-anesthesia care, including follow-up evaluation and care
related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Establishes and maintains complete and legible documentation of perioperative
course, make postoperative rounds and report complications to CMO.
• Maintains complete and current medical records regarding anesthesia services.
• Makes recommendations to Hospital Administrator for equipment evaluation;
resource management and procurement recommendations.
• Participates in staff and committee functions for risk management, product
evaluation and quality assurance
• Serves as liaison with EMS personnel to promote safe and effective field
evaluation and management of patients.
• Coordinates morbidity and mortality case reviews.
• Coordinates ACLS, PALS, and related training/certifications for staff
as needed.
Nurse Manager
• Ensures consistent applications of nursing policies and standards throughout
the organization
• Identifies staffing needs and has the authority to interview, recommend
for hire, counsel, and evaluate personnel within assigned areas.
• Continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet
various clinical care and budget goals.
• Defines nursing personnel requirements and position competencies for
the nursing department.
• Develops and updates nurse staffing schedule, promoting cost-effective
utilization of staff and departmental resources to provide safe patient
care.
• Develops and manages in-service educational programs for all staff when
internal workflow changes occur.
• Coordinates orientation programs and refresher courses to train and update
skills and knowledge of professional and auxiliary nursing service personnel.
Devises and maintains strategies to ensure nursing professional development.
Responsible for the development of training manuals and materials.
• Evaluates employee performance of nursing personnel against hospital,
departmental and personal goals and objectives. Provides corrective counseling
with appropriate documentation to staff members when needed.
Requirements:
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
CRNA
• Broad experience and expertise in selecting and providing anesthesia
services in the absence of anesthesiologist and on-site anesthesia service
backup.
Nurse Manager
• Demonstrated experience as manager and clinical nurse
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
CRNA
• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising
independent judgment.
• Works independent of anesthesiologist supervision.
• Provides after-hours on-call response to emergency calls requiring anesthesia
skills.
Nurse Manager
• Requires nursing administration/management experience
• Other skills include excellent verbal and written communication abilities,
public speaking skills, and familiarity with basic computer applications
such as MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Evidence of current continuing education activities.
EXPERIENCE:
CRNA
• 5 years experience and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA)
Nurse Manager
• 2 years management and supervisory experience
• International work experience and/or experience in providing care in
settings of cultural diversity are desirable but not required.
EDUCATION:
• Current US licensure as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or equivalent
foreign licensure, certification, and experience
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
Current anesthesia board certification
Applicant selected will be
subject to a government security investigation/criminal background
check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified
information as required for the position offered.
You are required to have a valid passport
in your possession prior to departure for Kwajalein.
HR- 032389
*If you are
interested in this posting, please click on this link to send resume.
You MUST put the job title in the subject line or your email will
be deleted. KRS
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