Registered Nurse - Part Time (USEFMs ONLY) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

• The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Medical Provider (MP) or Regional Medical provider (RMO).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

•  A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

•  he incumbent possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations and insurance reimbursement methodology. Must maintain current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including betted specialists and hospitals. Is a resource for arranging the best method to transport critically ill patients and maintains a working relationship with transport facilities.

Education Requirements:

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing is required. Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current   unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Western European equivalent is required.

Required Documents:  To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested RN license, degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

• Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/speaking /writing of English is required. (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations, and insurance reimbursement methodology. 
• Must maintain current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including vetted specialists and hospitals. 
• Must have a solid working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines and be familiar with American Nursing Standards of Care. 
• Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.