University Health Services (UHS) is an outpatient center fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and is committed to addressing all aspects of healthcare such as physical health, mental health, wellness and health education to all students, faculty members and staff to promote and improve the health of the AUS community. Our nurses perform a wide range of nursing duties such as preparing patients and their files for medical examination, checking vital signs, administering medications and maintaining medical records.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute nursing interventions by collaborating with the inter professional team incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes.
• Assess and systemically collect any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of care.
• Evaluate patient\'s response to plan of care and work in collaboration with the inter professional team to make any needed adjustments.
• Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other care providers.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.
• Document nursing assessment and interventions to reflect comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.
• Provide care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.
• RN may be required to perform any or all of these skills and responsibilities. These may include but are not limited to:
• Telephone and in-person triage (for symptom management)
• Provide direct medical care to all patients.
• Prepare necessary equipment for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administer medication as prescribed.
• Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections, etc.)
• Provide patient education.
• Set priorities and handle emergency situations.
• Accompany patients to hospital for further evaluation and management.
• Provide 24 hours on call response to emergency calls from campus residents.
• Assist with medication management (e.g. medication renewals).
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare daily statistical reports.
• Attend activities hosted by other departments to supply on-site medical care if required.
• Adhere to the Ministry of Health\'s rules and regulations.
• Attend lectures and CME\'s required by the Ministry of Health.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality ensuring medical health records are not released without the written permission of the patient, except as required by law.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic working environment.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor\'s degree in nursing
• Ministry of Health license
• UAE driving license
• BLS and ACLS certification
• A minimum of four years\' relevant experience in Outpatient and Emergency Department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential. Arabic skills would be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one\'s qualifications.

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