Registered Nurse Medical Surgical (Iraq)

The Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) will represent International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. and provide comprehensive health services to DOS DOD and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq.   MSRN will use a holistic approach to care for patients who require acute medical or surgical interventions. The nurse will be accountable clinically for ensuring nursing care compliance within accepted standards of care and clinical practice. The MSRN will use clinical judgment in assessing planning implementing documenting and evaluating patient care in variety of settings where conditions or injury requires close monitoring and at times quick intervention. The Nurse functions both dependently and independently within guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager/designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess plan and implement individualized patient care plans based on patient needs and physicians orders. 
• Monitor and document patients vital signs symptoms and progress and report any changes to the medical team. 
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed while adhering to safety protocols. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and specialists to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes. 
• Educate patients and their families about diagnoses treatment plans and post-operative care. 
• Provide wound care manage drains and assist with daily living activities as needed. 
• Maintain a clean safe and organized environment adhering to infection control standards. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety. 
• Stay current with best nursing practices and participate in ongoing professional development. 
• Maintain compliance with all project site procedures standards and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements. 
• 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 or country of record. 
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 
• 3 years experience 6 months RN 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.  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) or approved country of record equivalent 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 up to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Valid Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.  
• 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 for the duration of the project. 
• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 

Additional Information :

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. 

Compensation  Min: $51hr        Max: $66hr 

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 Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. 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 the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time