Nurse(s) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nurse is charged with the responsibility of providing high-quality nursing care and clinical support within the AUN Health Center. The role involves delivering preventive and curative healthcare services to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community, ensuring their overall health and wellness. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote a safe, healthy, and responsive medical environment in line with the standard operating procedures of the American University of University’s health policies and standards.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Clinical Care to Students/staff/faculty.
• Being available to provide first aid to patients.
• Provide quality outpatient and inpatient care.
• Perform medical testing for patients as directed by the supervisor.
• Support campus wellness and health promotion mission by providing periodic training and awareness on Health & Wellness and Lifestyle issues to the AUN Community.
• Administer IV, medication and treatment.
• Attend Seminars to continue professional development.
• Help provide consultation to groups as requested.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Issues medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients as prescribed by the Resident Physician.
• Documents all services in patient medical file history.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the position:

• Nursing Certificate
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
• One (1) to three (3) years of direct work experience
• Basic Nursing Ethic
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Flexible with time.
• Ability to learn
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Tactfulness and professionalism.

Description of Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.