Charge Nurse

About the Role & Team

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!

As a Charge Nurse you will provide onboard supervision of the nursing staff, administration of the ship's health center and provide direct and indirect patient care for both crew and guest!

You will report to :

Chief Physician (Shore side)

Lead Physician (Shipboard)

Responsibilities :

How You Will Make a Difference

Provide inpatient, outpatient and ICU care onboard for guests and crew

Orients new medical staff and trains in areas such as EMR familiarity, shipboard emergency response, location of ACLS and AED equipment, AGE documentation and reporting, and equipment usage to include proper maintenance checks.

Responsible for the overall administrative management of the health center including :

Build and maintain on-call schedule for nurses

Supervise Medical Assistant completion of end of cruise reports and distribute to appropriate parties

Is responsible for preparation of all necessary reports including AGE, Unfit for Duty, Referrals, etc.

Maintain an adequate stock of medications / medical supplies

Check and maintain all medical equipment. Advising accurate parties when repairs are necessary.

Provide training for Emergency Stretcher Team

Coordinate and implement onboard health education in conjunction with medical staff

Triage emergency calls, assessing and treating on scene and transferring patient to shipboard medical center for definitive care.

Assist with implementation of crew immunization programs.

Responsible to oversee and assist with Public Health reporting

Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections, and training of other crew members.

Technical skills are learned and practiced on board, such as X-rays acquisition, and performing a wide array of laboratory tests and other procedures

Basic Qualifications :

What You Will Bring to the Team

Active nursing license from STCW country.

Nursing degree from recognized college or university from STCW country

The ability to provide a letter of good standing prior to embarking from STCW country

2 Years recent professional nursing experience in general and emergency medicine or trauma care or critical care

1 year of experience in a nursing leadership position

2 years Maritime Medical experience

Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) Certificates

Valid accredited BLS / PALS / ALS / ACLS certificates prior to joining a vessel

Digital literacy, experience with MS Office programs and experience with electronic health records

Preferred Qualifications :

How You Will Stand Out

• Experience with Sea Care

Additional Information :

This is a SHIPBOARD role :

You must :

Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel

Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control

Appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulation

Your Responsibilities :

Have a valid passport and C1 / D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)

Complete a pre-employment medical

Obtain a criminal background check

Bring approved work shoes

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Job ID : 1249132BR

Location : United States

Job Posting Company : "Disney Cruise Line"

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