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American International University - Kuwait City
Reports to: Director of Student Engagement
Job Purpose:
The University Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a University health program for a student population. Responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education, and professional practice.
He/she is focused on the needs of the individual student or young person and the University community as a whole, as well as parents and staff.
Duties:
- Creates a year-long plan for health fair, dental/visual/auditory screening, administration of booster shots, etc. in advance of the University year.
- Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation
- Maintains comprehensive University records
- Assists with pre-University registration and interpret health requirements
- Carrying out health assessment at University entry, e.g. height, weight, vision and hearing
- Participates in students centered University team meetings, as appropriate
- Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury
- Acts as a resource for health education
- Providing support and advice for parents, carers, and University staff on Studenthood illnesses and the management and control of infection and communicable diseases
- Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff
- Develops a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at the University
- Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions
- Maintains the University clinic (equipment and supplies)
- Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other University personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all University and health-related issues
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a license (RN)
- At least 2 years of experiences working in Clinic or Hospitals
- Preferrable with hands-on experience in First Aid and Emergency Rooms
About American International University :
AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.
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in Kuwait , jahra city
number of positions
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job type
FULL TIME
experience years
Starting with 2 years
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