Registered Nurse (Iraq)

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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 with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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. 
• Other duties as required 

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