NICU nurses wanted to join hospital in Cardiff, UK for a two year placement. Wonderful hospital and chance to travel and live abroad in one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Excellent relocat...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
$10,000/month, short contract 4-5 week positions for NP aboard Maritime ship. Position includes Stateroom and all meals. Maritime Academy has openings for Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician ...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Home Care
About The Mission Trip Located in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia is a long-standing symbol of African independence. Ethiopia has never been colonized by a western force has thus retained much...
JOB SUMMARY : The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct pat...
Manager responsibility for the Division of Nursing Services. To serve as a visible role model for the Nursing profession and Nursing's role in providing quality patient care services. Responsi...
Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Critical Care Nursing
Baystate Health is an integrated health care delivery system serving a population of nearly 1 million people in western Massachusetts. We are one of the largest health systems in New England wit...
Our patients deserve the best. So do you.
Baystate Medical Center (BMC), in Springfield, Massachusetts, is an academic, research, and teaching hospital that serves as the western campu...
Pediatric Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
SUMMARY Under general supervision, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the regulations and re...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Geriatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
Come be a Nurse in the UK! Opportunites for Canadian and American Nurses to live work and learn in the UK for a 2 years! Come be a Nurse in the UK!
HireNurses.com in partnership wit...
Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
Come Work, Live & Learn in Ireland! Nurses wanted to join Irish Hospitals both Public and Private Hospitals. We are looking for nurses to come and join us in the I...
NICU nurses wanted to join hospital in Cardiff, UK for a two year placement. Wonderful hospital and chance to travel and live abroad in one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Excellent relocation package and benefits packages. If you are interested in learning more please send your resume directly to george@epicworldjobs.com to set up a Skype interview.
$10,000/month, short contract 4-5 week positions for NP aboard Maritime ship. Position includes Stateroom and all meals.
Maritime Academy has openings for Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work on our training ship cruises this summer between late April and late July 2017. The ship will be traveling from Vallejo to El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle.
The positions are about 4-5 weeks each, although 8-9 weeks positions are a possibility if preferred. The Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB) summer cruises serve as a seagoing training and educational experience for the students at Cal Maritime and several other maritime academies as part of their preparation for entering maritime related careers.
Cruise 1 starts in Vallejo on 4/19/17 with ports in Sacramento, El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle prior to returning to Vallejo on 6/21/17.
The open position of Cruise 2 starts in Vallejo on 6/21/17 with ports in El Salvador and ends in Maui on 7/22.
The sick bay team consists of a physician, an FNP or PA, and a counselor. Having previous ER or urgent care experience and an enjoyment of life at sea are both beneficial.
Nurse Practitioner - Required Education: Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) (academic degree or certificate preferred). Incumbents must be clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty.
Required License and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse and a BRN certificate evidencing that the individual is qualified to use the title of Nurse Practitioner, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Incumbents must also must possess and maintain a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate and a valid DEA number and certificate. ACLS required. .
Duties for the position include a scheduled workday of approx. 8am-5pm, and occasional after hours care for treatment of injuries or illness. The physician and NP/PA staff the sick bay and provide basic medical care for a crew of approximately 350 students, staff, and faculty. Other duties include routine student physicals.
There is usually ample time for reading and using the ship's gym. Time in port is split on and off duty with the physician. A private stateroom and meals are provided. Airfare to and from the departure and arrival ports is provided as needed. As this is a training ship for maritime academy students, lodging is available for the medical staff only.
Cruise and Background Check Requirements - A pre-cruise physical exam and drug screen is required to participate on the training cruise.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
If you have the qualifications and interest in working during the available dates or any questions, please respond via craigslist or via the Cal Maritime HR website https://www.csum.edu/web/hr/sel
Located in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia is a long-standing symbol of African independence. Ethiopia has never been colonized by a western force has thus retained much of its extraordinary culture, with its own alphabet and calendar. With more than eighty different ethnic groups comprising this beautiful country, the people of Ethiopia are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Working in the famed Northern territory, IMR medical volunteers will work in local hospitals to provide acute dental and medical care and community health education. This experience will be in collaboration with Valor Christian High School, and it will be a special opportunity for their students to gain firsthand knowledge of the medical field while serving alongside you, in a volunteer role. We are seeking medical professionals who look forward to training tomorrow's medical leaders through this unique experience and who also share Valor's values and beliefs. Please check out Valor's website to learn more about this cutting edge school http://govalor.com/.
About Clinic
Infant mortality is an unfortunate and prevalent problem in this community, caused by illnesses such as pneumonia, malaria, roseola, and diarrhea. Communicable diseases remain the heaviest burden for the people of Ethiopia, with respiratory infections, diarrhea and dehydration, HIV, and malaria among the top concerns. You will care for patients presenting with critical levels of dehydration, diarrhea, malaria, respiratory infections, fungal infections, and significant wounds. Acute dental care, including extractions, deep cleanings, and abscesses are in high demand. You will also provide care and health education for patients with chronic conditions, including leprosy, TB, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, and diabetes. Your patients wait all year for the return of their friends from IMR. We have been serving this area for almost a decade and have many strong relationships with local healthcare providers, affording you with a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with local healthcare professionals. You will also be an integral part of a new IMR project in Ethiopia -- the training of nurses in more advanced patient care. Our 2015 IMR team identified this need. This is one of IMR's 2017 surgical trips. Through a long-standing partnership, we have the opportunity to place qualified surgeons in a local hospital. Patients will be specifically identified based on the capabiliies of our volunteer staff. You will have the opportunity to teach local medical residents and students and to share techniques with your fellow surgeons in Ethiopia. Anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, and other trained personnel are all welcome to join this remarkable effort. Your participation on this team will make a vital difference in the ability of our patients to sustain a higher level of good health in the long term. Please join us on this trip!
Lodging
The IMR medical team will stay at a local orphanage. This will lend itself to endless opportunities for bonding with the children over games, cultural exchanges, and teaching moments. Your presence and attention alone will bring smiles to these great kids. A short commute to the local hospital for clinic will maximize your impact with your patients.
Trip Highlights
Included in this medical mission is a trip to a rock-hewn church, one of the world’s most astounding sacred sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will also have the opportunity to peruse a local market. Your team will participate in several traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, an integral part of the social and cultural life of the country. Staying with the children in the orphanage (many of whom will translate for your team) is a highlight in and of itself.
Extend Your Stay
Extend your stay to take advantage of several excursions that IMR can help arrange. Travel through panoramic mountains carved 600 million years ago, displaying the dramatic effects of years of erosion. This journey leads to the most historically significant regions of Ethiopia’s world heritage sites. The traditional comfort foods definitive of Ethiopian cuisine will prove a memorable sensory experience, especially when paired with some of the world’s best coffee. Embrace the beauty of eating with your hands as you soak up all the hot and spicy stew known as wat with a large spongy pancake called injera, made from teff. In Addis Ababa, tour the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum and Haile Selassie's tomb. One of the largest fistula hospitals and the largest leprosy hospital in Africa is also located in Addis Ababa. If you are looking to go farther afield, Kenya is home to renowned conservation communities of well-protected and abundant wildlife. Plan a trip to Kenya to be a guest in a world that subsisted long before our modern society. Nairobi’s National Park is one of the only safaris so accessible from the capital city, giving you the opportunity to conveniently explore two wildly different settings.
JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and sypmtomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred. 6. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 8. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire. 3. Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Manager responsibility for the Division of Nursing Services. To serve as a visible role model for the Nursing profession and Nursing's role in providing quality patient care services. Responsible to bring vision and direction in the following strategic areas:
· Outcome monitoring and quality improvement in patient care
· Promotion of a structured professional relationship among and between the medical staff, the nursing staff, and ancillary services.
· Retention and recruitment of nurses and other patient care professionals
· Staff development for individuals involved in patient care through self-improvement in education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
· CA RN and BLS-AHA required as of 6-1-13.
· ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy provider card required.
· 4 years nursing experience and Oncology experience required.
· BSN required.
· Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications.
Preferred Skills:
· 2 years nursing management experience preferred
· MSN preferred.
· OCN certification preferred.
Special Skills:
· Personal characteristics of patience, tact, cheerfulness and enthusiasm toward the program and the patients are essential.
· Must be able to cope with all types of people behaviors.
· Must possess strong patient care skills as well as participative and team-building management skills.
· Must have the ability to build consensus and further the growth of the program.
· Must be familiar with stress management and confrontation diffusion.
· Must have the ability to recognize the need for, and then implement, change when necessary. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills are required.
· Must have the ability to develop interpersonal/professional relationship with all levels of hospital staff including physicians, patients, and visitors
Baystate Health is an integrated health care delivery system serving a population of nearly 1 million people in western Massachusetts. We are one of the largest health systems in New England with over 12,500 employees, five hospitals, and over 70 medical practices.
Baystate Medical Center is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region and our emergency department is the busiest in New England - receiving over 130,000 patient visits per year.
When you are part of Baystate you can expect a diverse, vibrant work environment in which you can learn and grow and reach your full potential. You will work with an Emergency Department team that values your expertise and strengths and expects you to contribute. You will work with compassionate colleagues driven to improve processes and impact every patient and family experience, no matter what their role is. You will work for an organization in which daily commitment to our patients and their families raises national standards of excellence.
You will be responsible for:
The provision of nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BH Standards of Care.
Administering and monitoring patient response to therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrating knowledge and application of the nursing process as it relates to patients and families.
Collaborating with health team members, patients/families in the provision of care.
Delegating and providing direct supervision to other health team members as appropriate in the implementation of the patient care plan.
Acting as an advocate for patients/families/significant others.
Practicing within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing.
What will you need?
Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current Health Care Provider CPR certification required. ACLS and TPNN preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; Acute Care, Emergency Room, Critical Care, Urgent Care setting experience preferred.
Education: BSN preferred
For more information, contact Elaine Duarte at 413-794-5211 or Elaine.Duarte@baystatehealth.org.
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Baystate Medical Center (BMC), in Springfield, Massachusetts, is an academic, research, and teaching hospital that serves as the western campus of UMass Medical School. It is the only Level 1 trauma center in western Massachusetts, treating the most critical and urgent cases in the region. BMC is home to the second-busiest emergency department in New England.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center designated Baystate a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
Baystate has won the prestigious Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence four consecutive times.
Because of the hospital’s superior performance and willingness to share innovations and practical ideas, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement designated Baystate a mentor hospital in its 5 Million Lives Campaign.
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center our surgeons are using cutting-edge procedures and equipment, allowing you to grow and be on the forefront of emerging advancements and continuously learning and growing in your nursing career.
You will be responsible for:
The provision of nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BH Standards of Care.
Administering and monitoring patient response to therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrating knowledge and application of the nursing process as it relates to patients and families.
Collaborating with health team members, patients/families in the provision of care.
Delegating and providing direct supervision to other health team members as appropriate in the implementation of the patient care plan.
Acting as an advocate for patients/families/significant others.
Practicing within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing.
What will you need?
Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current Health Care Provider CPR required. AORN certification is required.
Experience: Minimum 3-to-5 years RN experience. Previous PACU/OR or Amb. Surgery RN experience preferred.
Education: BSN preferred.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please contact Elaine Duate at 413-794-5211 or Elaine.Duarte@baystatehealth.org.
SUMMARY Under general supervision, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and the standards of the profession. Monitors treatment plan and progress. Conveys techniques to others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse will include, but are not limited to the following: · Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences. · Conducts training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of individuals in each residence. · Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control. · Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews and revises each resident’s written health care plan that is developed and implemented according to instructions of a physician and assessment. This plan should be reviewed and revised as needed. · Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts. · Develops a written plan for each resident to provide nursing services as a part of total habilitation programs. · Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division. · Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. · Provides immediate first aid with referral to outside emergency services or private physician. · Maintains a tickler for all appointments. Schedules appointments and follows up on physicians’ recommendations. Makes recommendations as changes occur. · Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes. · Administers medications when appropriate, and supervises AMAP certified staff in medication administration. Supervises all medication prescribed for individuals in accordance with agency policies. · Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency. · Monitors progress for self-administration of medication. · Obtains consents for surgery of residents. · Reviews all diagnostic work and consults. · Remains on call for all emergencies. · Transports individuals to appointments as necessary. · Attends team meetings as scheduled. · Attends to individuals’ medical conditions and quarterly examinations as indicated. · Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing field. · Participates in medical reviews for individuals. · Is on-call, responds to questions regarding physician treatment plans. · Performs other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Valid New York State Driver’s License is preferred · License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York · CPR · Ability to read, write, speak and understand English · Good oral and written communication skills · Good organizational skills · Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, individuals, families and outside contacts · Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality · Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices. · Must be willing to work at various program sites
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing · At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Come be a Nurse in the UK! Opportunites for Canadian and American Nurses to live work and learn in the UK for a 2 years!
Come be a Nurse in the UK!
HireNurses.com in partnership with Epic World Jobs is excited to announce the first opportunity for American and Canadian Nurses to come work, live and learn in the UK! This exciting opportunity is for a 2 year position in the UK, with a full work visa, directly employed by the hospital and access to everything the UK has to offer. This position is incredibly unique as currently, Nurses are the only foreign work visa that is offered to those not from the UK. It’s an incredible opportunity to work, live and learn abroad.
Who Qualifies: All Registered Nurses from Canada and the United States. There are opportunities for nurses across all specialties of hospital nursing.
The Opportunity:
2 Year position directly employed by the hospital, with a full-work visa in the UK. Minimum£ 2,000 relocation package. 2 Month housing stipend, coverage of flight to UK (plus after 6 months a paid round trip flight back home), full medical benefits, 3 day work week, 4 weeks of paid vacation, access to the British Education system to advance your education and best of all travel Europe on your time off and see the world. The hospital will cover all fees associated with your application and license in the UK!
To qualify:
1. Licensed Nurse with 12 months of nursing experience.
2. American RNs your program must have provided you with a minimum of 500 Clinical Hours in your course of study. Which means yes – both ADN and BSN nurses can apply to be nurses in the UK!
To Apply:
1. Send your email directly to: George Russell: george@epicworldjobs.com
2. Make your profile on HireNurses.com (with picture) as it is part of a 3 part identity check
3. Download Skype as we will be conducting skype interviews with all candidates.
Timeline: our first nurses will be headed to the UK for January 2017!
If your dream has been to work and live abroad as a nurse in the UK – this is the chance you have been looking for! We don’t know how long this emergency visa status will exist, but we do know that it is going to be an amazing opportunity for those who get to come. So, send in your resume!
Come Work, Live & Learn in Ireland! Nurses wanted to join Irish Hospitals both Public and Private Hospitals. We are looking for nurses to come and join us in the Irish hospitals for a 1 or 2 year position! Current opportunities include Medical Surgical Floors, Step Down Units, ICU and ER positions. You will directly be employed by the hospital.
Please send your resume to: epicworldjobs+en@agents.icims.com There is an amazing package to come to Ireland including flights, housing stipend, full salary and benefits, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 3 day work week (3: 12 hour shifts) which leave you free to travel Europe on your time off! Not to mention - an educational package that affords you the opportunity to go back for your or MSN (NP) at Irish Universities and Hospital based education programs - plus management and healthcare certifications as well. It's really a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work abroad! Plus American nurses are going over in groups - with social events and travel opportunities. Considering Nurses who are: BSNs, MSNs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
To be considered: Your profile on HireNurses must include a picture - we will be verifying your identity with your profile on HireNurses in conjunction with a skype interview.
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Located in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia is a long-standing symbol of African independence. Ethiopia has never been colonized by a western force has thus retained much of its extraordinary culture, with its own alphabet and calendar. With more than eighty different ethnic groups comprising this beautiful country, the people of Ethiopia are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Working in the famed Northern territory, IMR medical volunteers will work in local hospitals to provide acute dental and medical care and community health education. This experience will be in collaboration with Valor Christian High School, and it will be a special opportunity for their students to gain firsthand knowledge of the medical field while serving alongside you, in a volunteer role. We are seeking medical professionals who look forward to training tomorrow's medical leaders through this unique experience and who also share Valor's values and beliefs. Please check out Valor's website to learn more about this cutting edge school http://govalor.com/.
Infant mortality is an unfortunate and prevalent problem in this community, caused by illnesses such as pneumonia, malaria, roseola, and diarrhea. Communicable diseases remain the heaviest burden for the people of Ethiopia, with respiratory infections, diarrhea and dehydration, HIV, and malaria among the top concerns. You will care for patients presenting with critical levels of dehydration, diarrhea, malaria, respiratory infections, fungal infections, and significant wounds. Acute dental care, including extractions, deep cleanings, and abscesses are in high demand. You will also provide care and health education for patients with chronic conditions, including leprosy, TB, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, and diabetes. Your patients wait all year for the return of their friends from IMR. We have been serving this area for almost a decade and have many strong relationships with local healthcare providers, affording you with a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with local healthcare professionals. You will also be an integral part of a new IMR project in Ethiopia -- the training of nurses in more advanced patient care. Our 2015 IMR team identified this need. This is one of IMR's 2017 surgical trips. Through a long-standing partnership, we have the opportunity to place qualified surgeons in a local hospital. Patients will be specifically identified based on the capabiliies of our volunteer staff. You will have the opportunity to teach local medical residents and students and to share techniques with your fellow surgeons in Ethiopia. Anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, and other trained personnel are all welcome to join this remarkable effort. Your participation on this team will make a vital difference in the ability of our patients to sustain a higher level of good health in the long term. Please join us on this trip!
Included in this medical mission is a trip to a rock-hewn church, one of the world’s most astounding sacred sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will also have the opportunity to peruse a local market. Your team will participate in several traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, an integral part of the social and cultural life of the country. Staying with the children in the orphanage (many of whom will translate for your team) is a highlight in and of itself.
Extend your stay to take advantage of several excursions that IMR can help arrange. Travel through panoramic mountains carved 600 million years ago, displaying the dramatic effects of years of erosion. This journey leads to the most historically significant regions of Ethiopia’s world heritage sites. The traditional comfort foods definitive of Ethiopian cuisine will prove a memorable sensory experience, especially when paired with some of the world’s best coffee. Embrace the beauty of eating with your hands as you soak up all the hot and spicy stew known as wat with a large spongy pancake called injera, made from teff. In Addis Ababa, tour the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum and Haile Selassie's tomb. One of the largest fistula hospitals and the largest leprosy hospital in Africa is also located in Addis Ababa. If you are looking to go farther afield, Kenya is home to renowned conservation communities of well-protected and abundant wildlife. Plan a trip to Kenya to be a guest in a world that subsisted long before our modern society. Nairobi’s National Park is one of the only safaris so accessible from the capital city, giving you the opportunity to conveniently explore two wildly different settings.