CJRegistered Nurse Security Clearance

Position: #CJ24-1175 Registered Nurse with Security Clearance
Location: Moscow

Basic Function of Position This position functions as the Post's clinic charge nurse and/or primary health care provider. The position will provide the full range of professional nursing services to clients. The position is located in the Embassy Moscow Health Unit (HU) and is under the direct supervision of the FSMP from the Embassy Moscow Health Unit (HU) and the Regional Medical Officer for Mission Russia.

All EFMS hired on an FMA by the US Mission in Russia must be U.S. Registered Professional Nurses, or Western European equivalent trained Registered Professional Nurses with comparable licensure. All nurses hired and paid under the local compensation plan. Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. Responsible for the Health Orientation of New Arrivals
* Complete the Patient Registration Form and obtain and download medical clearances for all eligible beneficiaries
* Provide orientation to public health risks and recommend preventive health behaviors to minimize risk
* Assess family health and immunization needs
* Describe services provided by the Health Unit and the Bureau of Medical Describe the various roles of health care personnel at post.
* Orient new arrivals to the local health care system
* Distribute an updated copy of the Health and Medical Information Booklet to all new
* Complete age appropriate health promotion reviews
* Have all adult patients sign the "Acknowledgment Regarding Terms of Medical Care" and the MED Privacy Policy receipt forms and file in each chart.

B. Coordinate Medical Clearance Examinations
* Prepare cables for fund cite requests
* Schedule medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by Washington (e.g., colon screening, mammogram)
* Request consultations and additional studies to complete the clearance
* Assist medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the Health Unit and perform basic diagnostic assessment tests as approved by the RMO or FSHP.
* Verify and approve medical and laboratory bills for payment (based on authorization) related to the clearance exam.
* Translate or arrange translation of medical reports to
* Review completed clearance exams for thoroughness and pouch to Medical Clearances
* Package and ship lab specimens to MED lab as necessary

B. Coordinate Medical Evacuations
* Arrange medical evacuations through FSMP/RMO in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs, the Florida Regional Center (FRC), or other Regional Medical Evacuation Site.
* Draft MED Channel evacuation and other cables with appropriate ICD-9 and CPT Coding
* Complete referral form associated with each evacuation and send to FSMP/RMO for review
* Coordinate requests for specialty appointments with MED/Washington or overseas Medevac
* Collaborate with Consulate Administrative office to coordinate medical evacuations
* Request fund cites from MED or appropriate agency
* Liaison between local providers and MED during emergency evacuations
* Assist patient with medical services access in interval prior to evacuation
* Accompany patient as a medical attendant as

C. Coordinate local hospitalizations of Foreign Service personnel
* Initiate Form FS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and Dependents, for urgent/emergency or elective hospitalizations.
* Request fund cites from MED or appropriate agency
* Conduct regular visits to assess the course of care while hospitalized
* Inform MED Foreign Programs and RMO by MED Channel cable of all hospitalizations and
* Visits patient at home or in the hospital as necessary to evaluate health status and monitor care
* Provides follow-up care to patients once discharged from the hospital

D. Maintain an Immunization Clinic for Routine and Travel Immunizations
* Assess each new patient's immunization needs and make recommendations
* Follow current CDC and ACIP guidelines for immunization of adults and children
* Maintain correct procedures for storage and handling of all
* Follow MED policy at all times regarding proper administration of vaccines
* Maintain logs and/or databases with Federal Requirements for record keeping of administered vaccines
* Budget, order, and rotate vaccine stock
* Knowledge of recommended immunization schedules and management/reporting of adverse events
* Serves as point of contact for Regional Medical Officers/Foreign Service Health Practitioners and Office of Medical Services
* Serve as Control Officer for regional medical visits of MED staff
* Coordinates transmission of electronic and other medication prescriptions with RMO/FSMP
* Regular communication by phone and E-mail with RMO/FSMP. Immediate notification of FSMP/RMO in any medical emergency or hospitalization
* Maintains Health Unit Operations during assigned work hours
* Maintains custody and proper internal controls for the Health This includes ordering and inventory control and management of medical supplies and medications using the MED-X system in ILMS.
* Utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care (assessment,…