Medevac Coordinator- RN

Summary

All Native Group is seeking a Medevac Coordinator to support the Bureau of Medical Services, Foreign Programs Office. He/she assists in the oversight of medical evacuations worldwide, and directly case manages medical evacuations to the United States for more than 45,000 official Americans and family members at 275 embassies, consulates, and other missions overseas. The Practitioner will work with senior DOS management, management officials at post and patients to facilitate movement of the patient for Medical Evacuation (Medevac) purposes. The Practitioner is expected to use his/her knowledge and ability to find the appropriate solution for questions regarding medevacs and if there is a question, know when to request assistance from the DOS manager and their designees. The Practitioner will provide relevant information from Department of State policies and procedures to all patients and management officials at post. The Practitioner will be required to become familiar with the Department of State Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM) and the Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH) as it refers to medical evacuations.

Essential Functions

• Directs patients and management officials at post to appropriate staff within the Department of State and ensures that all questions are resolved.
• Responds proactively to patients’ questions and need for information relative to their particular situation.
• Uses strong clinical background, all medical information including specialists reports, laboratory tests, and other parameters, in judging whether the information is complete and complies with standard-of-care treatment plans and to determine when and if the evacuee is medically qualified to return to an overseas assignment.
• Initiates requests for additional information and determines what is crucial for determination of a medical clearance for the patient to return to post.
• Directs the flow of medical evacuations by managing and recording the input of data and patient communications.
• They will also assist the patient and post in determining the terminal point of the medical evacuation and in determining the necessary clearances required, and other data needed to make an evacuation decision.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and in other clinical and administrative discussions.
• Works with other personnel within Foreign Programs to develop, implement, and chart, in e-MED, all appropriate information regarding the plan of treatment for patients who are medically evacuated.
• The Practitioner is ultimately responsible for the treatment plan of those patients assigned and will perform necessary follow up services intended to have the patient understand what treatment is required, when it is required, and what must be done to obtain treatment.
• Provides guidance and assistance to post and MED-Washington medical professionals to assist in ascertaining whether the patient needs to be evacuated and/or have other necessary medical appointments upon arrival in the United States.
• Provides information telephonically, through e-mail, fax, and/or through official Department of State cables. Such methods of communication will provide necessary instructions, information, or authorizations as necessary.

Competencies

The candidate must have an active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements listed above, it is preferable the applicant have experience working with the Department of State Medical Program, or specialized work experience (federal or other) that is performing ongoing case management, making recommendations to a health Medical Officer; experience conducting independent research and analysis. 

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Experience

The Medevac Coordinator shall possess the following minimum knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Broad clinical knowledge and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Medical evacuees often are experiencing a major life stressor.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Education

• Associates in nursing required, BSN desired 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• None

Security Clearance

A Secret clearance is required top secret preferred

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

AAP/EEO Statement  

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.