Registered Nurse (Iraq)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in this position will represent International SOS and will provide comprehensive health services to DOS DOD and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. Registered Nurses will use a holistic approach to care for the patients requiring acute medical or surgical interventions. Nurses will be accountable clinically for ensuring nursing care compliance with accepted standards of care and clinical practice. Nurses will use clinical judgment in assessing planning implementing documenting and evaluating patient care in variety of settings where life-threatening disease or injury requires close monitoring and at times quick intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical and mental health status.
- Collect and analyse patient histories vital signs and diagnostic information.
- Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and healthcare needs.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Administer medications treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Provide direct patient care including wound care IV therapy and monitoring of vital signs.
- Educate patients about health conditions treatment plans and self-care strategies.
- Offer emotional support and counselling to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records documenting care provided and patient responses.
- Maintain compliance with all project site procedures standards and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements.
- The role may involve on-call hours and requires the ability to respond to emergencies.
- Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
- Current full active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a State Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- 2 years experience 6 months experience within the past year experience abroad or in austere environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
Education Required:
Associates Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree - Candidates must be a graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed.
Physical Requirements:
- Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.
- Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
- Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
Additional Information :
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Compensation Min: 100000 Max: 115000
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations ... View more
