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Full-time
On-site
United States

POSITION SUMMARY To provide medical services to all Guests and Crewmembers. The Nurse shall assist the Staff Captain, Senior Doctor and Doctor in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and Company policies. In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Maintains Guest illness logs and medical notes. • Completes all paperwork associated with various medical situations. • Maintain Crewmember illness logs and Crewmember medical files. Such files shall accompany Crewmembers from ship to ship in accordance with company policy. • Maintains injury logs and fill out accident reports. • Maintains current Crewmember physical examinations. • Maintains Acute Gastroenteritis log for U.S.P.H. and reports as required. • Prepares and maintains records of Medical Center charges. • Executes Code Alpha procedures. • Executes air and land evacuation procedures. • Trains and leads stretcher teams in Fire and Lifeboat drills, and first-aid training for Crewmembers. • Obtain and tests water samples and cultures for growth of Coliform organisms. • Performs weekly checks of emergency equipment and maintenance of all Medical Center equipment. • Sterilizes surgical instruments. • Orders medical supplies and equipment. Maintains proper levels of inventory through us of the MXP ordering system. Oversees inventory of medical supplies and monitors hospital budget. Completes external requisition forms for needed supplies and follows MXP rules for approval. Must be proficient with the MXP system. Maintains the proper inventory levels set by the company. • Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. • Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of three (3) years post-graduate clinical experience is required. • Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English is required. • Minimum of one (1) year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required. • Minimum of one (1) year experience working in the Emergency Department is required. • Minimum of one (1) year experience performing Basic Life support until the physician arrives is required. • Must provide a chronology of all medical activities since graduation from nursing school. EDUCATION • High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required. • Associate Degree in Nursing (AND/ASN) or foreign equivalent required at a minimum. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. • Valid Nursing License from country or State/Province of origin is required. • Hawaii Nursing License, or Hawaii License by Endorsement required for USA flagged vessels. • Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application, with renewal of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required. ATTRIBUTES • Must maintain a positive behavior with Guests and Crewmembers. • Must work well with Medical Center team members • Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven • Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene • Respect for all co-workers and guests • Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement, and fun • Able to work 7 days a week • Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous • Able to develop a camaraderie with team members • Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates