Registered Nurse Home Healthcare (Doha)

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, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense 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

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:  

• Provide in home (housing unit) services as deemed necessary for patient care.  
• Home healthcare services may include but are not limited to meal delivery, brief assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), medication assistance, in-home physical therapy, blood sugar testing, meal assistance, hygiene (toileting and bathing), and more sustained services requiring practitioner or nurse visits, ongoing nursing care, and/or healthcare aide services. 
• Ensure that all home healthcare and focused care services are provided in accordance with established protocols, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services rendered.  
• Collaborate with other medical providers to coordinate care plans and ensure the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered care to medically fragile patients. 
• Performing head-to-toe physical assessments. 
• Perform skilled nursing services under the supervision of a Medical Director. 
• Check vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure. 
• Monitor progress and response to treatments. 
• Update treating physician regarding progress and needs. 
• Assisting patients with performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including medication self-administration. 
• Assist with 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. 
• Provide pain management. 
• Perform dietary education and teaching. 
• Follow infection prevention protocols. 
• Educate family and caregiver about medical conditions, needs and care. 
• Manage medication administration schedule including monitoring compliance and effectiveness. 
• Educate about medication purpose, dosage and side effects. 
• Crosstrain to work within in the outpatient clinics, emergency room, and other units.   
• Actively participate and lead code blue responses as required   
• 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. 

Required Skills and Knowledge: 

• Must hold valid, current and unrestricted nursing license from country of origin. 
• 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:  

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or international equivalent. 
• Associate or bachelor's degree of nursing preferred.   
• Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certifications. 

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. 

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 Serivces, 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.