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Mission: Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day.

Vision: Americares envisions pathways to health and opportunity for all.

We create a global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive.

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Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all supportive aspects of patient care, from admission to discharge and referrals.
2. Conduct physical examinations and medical assessments prior to referral to see a physician.
3. Conduct patient interviews, document patient history, current health status, and medical problems.
4. Perform specialized procedures such as cast application and removal, dressing changes, and administering prescribed medications.
5. Anticipate changing needs and/or priorities.
6. Maintain up-to-date patient records and ensure all patients are registered and recorded.
7. Work closely with Americares logistics and support staff to ensure adequate availability of necessary tools, medications, and materials.
8. Ensure that sufficient materials and supplies are available in the facility.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Clinical degree/training required: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Experience working in the field is an advantage, particularly in primary health care, maternal and child health, communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS, tropical disease, or reproductive health.
3. Experience working in an emergency response context preferred.
4. Exceptional bedside manner in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to adapt to the needs of local patients and effectively utilize the limited resources available.
6. Proficiency in English required, proficiency in a second language (especially Spanish, French, or Arabic) is an advantage.
7. Ability to deploy within 24-72 hours.
8. Employ independent decision-making while also working well with a cohesive medical unit.
9. Works well under pressure and in stressful situations.
10. Extremely organized, flexible, and excellent communication skills.
11. US work authorization is required for this role.
12. Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Core Competencies:

1. Ownership and results
2. Communication
3. Problem solving
4. Equity and inclusion
5. Teamwork and conflict resolution
6. Leadership
7. Prioritization
8. Management
9. Strategy and planning
10. Decision making