Description

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Qualified Nursing Candidate for the job of Registered Nurse (Health Center) in UAE. NYU Abu Dhabi is a Degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. As a major Intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its Academic, Research, and Creative activities.

Purpose of Registered Nurse

The job role of a Registered Nurse at NYUAD (UAE) is to provide direct, individual patient care and education to the NYU Abu Dhabi community in accordance with established medical standards and nursing ethics.

Responsibilities of Registered Nurse
• Provide on-call services after hours in rotation with other nurses.
• Assist in the Development of and adherence to Health Center Policies and Procedures to satisfy HAAD Requirements and reflect the NYU culture and Philosophy.
• Monitor Inventory of supplies and Pharmaceuticals including recording of controlled substances.
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with External and Regional health care providers to ensure optimal patient care and delivery.
• Investigate patient care options, arrange for patient referrals, Facilitate disposition and continuity of care with health insurance vendors and/or clinical providers.
• Resolve Discrepancies and Escalate concerns to appropriate NYU/NYUAD unit as necessary.
• Participate in Quality Assessment / Improvement plans.
• Participate in other initiatives assigned by Medical Director.

What you’ll do
• Act as a Registered Nurse to NYUAD students, faculty, staff and their families.
• Provide nursing services including, Triage and Assessment, Treatment as directed by Physician, health education and discharge instructions.
• Obtain and chart history of illness, vital signs, diagnostic test results (i.e. throat cultures, urinalysis, electrocardiogram, blood test, urine pregnancy test)
• Treat patients following Physician’s directives including Administration of Vaccines or oral, Intramuscular, Aerosolized or Intravenous Medications.
• Provide individualized health promotion counseling to students, particularly in the areas of college health i.e. stress reduction, nutrition/fitness, development, adolescent health, sexual health.
• Respond to Emergency situations following protocol.
• Coordinate referrals and case management when required.
• Accompany student groups on field trips and other excursions in the extended region, which may include evenings and/or weekends (provide support and clinical care as necessary).
• Provide on-call services after hours in rotation with other nurses.

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Education & Experience
• Ability to obtain Registered Nurse license from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
• CPR Certification.
• At least five (5) years experience as a registered nurse in an Ambulatory care setting required.
• Prior experience working with College-age population.

Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge of cultural issues specific to the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.
• Ability to adapt to new work situations, people, ideas, procedures, and organizational structures.
• Exhibits Maturity, Reliability, Composure, and Stability under pressure in order to handle on-the-job challenges.
• Excellent mediation, and consultative skills. Able to work with students, faculty and staff from many backgrounds.
• Ability to build successful relationships with faculty, students, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to be on call on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to travel regionally and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision or direction.

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