Registered Nurse Public Health (Doha)

Job Description

The Public Health Nurse works under the supervision of the Deputy Project Manager in conjunction with the healthcare team, physicians, and government agencies to prevent healthcare associated infections. The Public Health Nurse must be able to interpret data, to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate outcome-based care. The Public Health Nurse will assist with investigation and systematically analyse healthcare associated infection data and provide mitigation training to nursing staff. The Public Health Nurse will evaluate, implement, and document all appropriate quality control and quality assurance measures in alignment with CDC standards and company policy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collect and analyze infectious disease data to make evidence-based decisions.
• Conduct rounds, discuss, and monitor infection prevention practices with nursing and supporting staff.
• Provide professional nursing care based on established nursing protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and nursing protocol.
• Disseminate infection prevention information including surveillance data and policy decisions.
• Apply the principles of Infection prevention to development of educational training programs.
• Provide public health guidance to the nursing staff by training, scheduling, evaluating, and counseling the nursing staff.
• Read, research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies in infection prevention.
• Assist in the development of the care plans for infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases.
• Assist with the development of action plans in community or medical facility outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact.
• Collaborate with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced.
• Utilize strategies for interacting with persons from a culturally diverse background.
• Educate nursing staff and paraprofessional team on new processes and assist staff in continuing education on infection prevention protocols per CDC.
• Manage AED program and training.
• Interact with healthcare team to provide information and foster communication between laboratory staff and healthcare team.
• Participates in public health emergencies response as directed.
• Cooperate with state and county health department regarding infectious and communicable diseases.
• Participate fully in Departmental and Facility Quality and Assurance activities. Support the delivery and administration of Q & A activities.
• Liaise with medical staff regarding staff health concerns.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on-call coverage.
• Complete 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

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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 applicant’s 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 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.