JOB SUMMARY: 
As a member of the Medical Team on the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) Team, the Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to patients in the operating, sub-sterile, and recovery rooms on the Flying Eye Hospital and in local hospitals. She/he also participates in training local health professionals (particularly nurses) in current ophthalmic surgical procedures / protocols and patient care. This position requires up to 45 weeks of worldwide travel per year, mostly to developing countries.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPERVISORY ROLE:
The Staff Nurse reports to the Head Nurse and works closely with FEH medical personnel (anesthesiologist & nurses), visiting Volunteer Faculty members, and local medical professionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver quality nursing care (in accordance with the American Nursing Standards as informed by the Association of Operating Room Nurse and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization).
  
  
• Assist Head Nurse in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nursing training programs.
  
  
• Prepare nurse training materials including lectures and practical adult learning technologies.
  
  
• Assist Head Nurse in ordering and maintaining sufficient inventory levels to meet program requirements.
  
  
• Ensure trainees, program participants, staff and Volunteer Faculty, working in the surgical area, adhere to ORBIS policies and procedures.      
  
  
• Scrub and circulate for all ophthalmic subspecialty surgical cases as scheduled by Head Nurse.
  
  
• Actively involves local nurses in all aspects of patient care and maximize opportunities to exchange knowledge and skills with local nurses in all settings both on and off the FEH.
  
  
• Participate in local hospital surgeries. This includes bringing the required supplies; completing all required paperwork and ensuring all supplies, files, equipment and instruments are returned to the aircraft.
  
  
• As assigned by Head Nurse serve as Nurse-in-Charge of screening, provide required materials and ensure availability of equipment for each subspecialty.
  
  
• Support the Volunteer Faculty during screening process. Coordinate patient-flow; prepare patients for examination, and complete required paperwork.
  
  
• Help the staff ophthalmologist in obtaining consents and explain pre-operative requirements to all selected patients.
  
  
• Attend nursing and FEH staff meetings
  
  
• Assist in the daily cleaning, set-up and packing of the aircraft
  
  
• Participate actively in fund raising events and goodwill tours on and off the plane and represent ORBIS at social functions.
  
  
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
  
  
• Current RN license or registration and CPR certification. NOTE: British applicants should have ENB 346 qualification.
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience in ophthalmic operating rooms and demonstrated familiarity with ophthalmic surgical procedures and patient care. 
  
  
• Prior experience with adult education in an international medical program setting desirable. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills: the ability to interact effectively in person and in writing with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail: ability to work productively in an unusual and challenging work environment.
  
  
• Team oriented, pro-active, open-minded, and flexible work style.
  
  
• High tolerance to stress: ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
  
  
• Patient-centered approach with training programs, patient service delivery, and administrative duties.
  
  
• Efficient and competent computer skills: Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and willingness to learn Supply Chain Management System (online medical supply inventory system). 
  
  
• Ability to travel to developing countries up to 80% of the time. This includes having no significant disqualifying factors that would preclude approval of entry visas in the countries on the FEH travel schedule.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to HR@orbis.org.