Registered Nurse Home Healthcare (Doha)

Job Description The Home Healthcare Registered Nurse is a key member supporting the clinical team in the delivery of the capability set out within the contract. The Home Healthcare Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting those Afghan guests that are medical fragile and require assistance with basic healthcare needs. The Home Healthcare Registered Nurse works closely with the clinical team to ensure delivery of quality healthcare to those unable to easily care for themselves.

Duties and responsibilities :

Performing head-to-toe physical assessments.

Skilled nursing service performed under the supervision of a Medical Director.

Checking vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure.

Monitor progress and response to treatment.

Updating treating physician regarding progress and needs.

Assisting patients with performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including medication self-administration

Chronic disease management including but not limited to, in-home enteral feeding (tube feedings), administration of intravenous (IV) therapies, chest tube management, respiratory care, administering and maintaining catheters, wound care such as dressing changes and care for complex, non-healing wounds.

Pain management.

Dietary education and teaching.

Infection prevention.

Educating family caregiver about medical conditions, needs and care.

Management of medication administration schedule including monitoring compliance and effectiveness.

Education about each medication’s purpose, dosage and side effects

Crosstrain to work within in the outpatient clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.

Actively participate and lead code blue responses as required

Actively participate in Mass Casualty exercises and events.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications Required Skills and Knowledge :

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.

Experience in clinical medicine such as emergency room or family practice.

Experience providing home healthcare preferred but not required.

Education Required :

Current and unrestricted license from country of origin.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program or international equivalent.

Associates or bachelor's degree of Nursing preferred.

Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Essential Capabilities :

Ability to work calmly and effectively under high-stress work conditions.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel.

Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with personal and sensitive information.

Extremely flexible and willing to work in or assist other departments as needed.

Computer skills and the ability to operate MS Office with Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands :

Work is normally performed in a deployment work environment.

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. or more.

May require moving / rotating patient to perform duties

Other Special Qualifications :

Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

This position is unaccompanied.

Ability to obtain a Base Security Clearance.

Must be able to relocate to Doha, Qatar.

A valid passport in Country of Record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay.

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.

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