U.S. Embassy in Uganda Registered Nurse Jobs in Uganda
Duties
Basic Function of Position
The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP).
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a primary care/urgent care clinic for all ICASS eligible DHA American Employees and their eligible family members. In addition, they will maintain an occupational health unit for all embassy employees, LES, Contractors, and DHA. They will evaluate and assess patients within their scope of training by means of a health history, observation, interview, physical examination and selected diagnostic measures. They will review and interpret the medical history and record and apply appropriate diagnostic measures. Working within the Nursing Scope of Practice, they will select appropriate actions including treatment, referral for additional care, or collaborate care with Medical Unit providers. They will document and maintain an appropriate record of all patient visits in the Medical Unit. The incumbent will provide appropriate patient education such as wound care, diabetes care, or other specific health related topics as needed. They will respond to all Mission clinical medical needs as requested/required to include home visits, hospital visits, and compound emergencies. The Nurse will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other Medical Unit members. Initiates DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and Dependents for urgent/emergency or non-elective hospitalizations. Requests fund cite from appropriate agency. Conducts hospital visits to assess appropriate health care of the patient during hospitalization. Informs MED/Foreign Programs of all overseas hospitalizations and status.
Arranges Medevacs though RMO/MP and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or appropriate Regional Medevac Center. Drafts MED Channel cables and referral documents with appropriate medical coding. Coordinates requests for specialty appointments with accepting medevac site and serves as liaison between local providers and MED when necessary. Requests fund cites from appropriate agency.
Assists patients with access to medical services prior to evacuation.
Prepares cables for fund cites requests and verifies and approves Clearance-related medical and laboratory invoices for payment. Schedules medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by MED/Clearances. Assists medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the medical unit and performs basic diagnostic tests as approved by the RMO or MP. Reviews all completed medical clearance papers for thoroughness and transmits to MED/Clearances.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.
Job Knowledge
The incumbent possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations and insurance reimbursement methodology. Must maintain current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including betted specialists and hospitals. Is a resource for arranging the best method to transport critically ill patients and maintains a working relationship with transport facilities.
Education Requirements:
Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English level III (Good Working Knowledge) language required. This may be tested.
Skills and Abilities
The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with a complexity interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations.
Must have a solid working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines and be familiar with American Nursing Standards of Care. Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Uganda Registered Nurse Jobs in Uganda
Find daily jobs in Uganda.Jobs – Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.
Jobs in Uganda – banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily – click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It’s easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to 1 Best Africa Jobs.
