Staff Nurse ME

Company : American Hospital Uae

Job Type : Full Time

Dubai, Dubai

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Job Description - Staff Nurse ME

POSITION: STAFF NURSE - ALBARSHA CLINIC

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstratesability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of thearea.

Followsthe chain of command in reporting incidents orconcerns.

Prioritizesworkload and completes correspondence in a timelymanner.

Ensuressafe working environment through strict compliance with HospitalPolicy and Procedure regarding safety, infection andsecurity.

Demonstratesskills in assessment of patient, family’s physical andpsychologicalneeds.

Demonstratesskill in coordination and planning of care and prioritize carebased on individual needs.

Demonstratesknowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age,appropriateness and developmental needs ofpatients.

Performsnursing interventions / procedures in accordance with establishedstandards of care and policy andprocedures.

Identifiesand responds to urgent/emergency situations appropriately anddirects team members in a calm, proficientmanner.

ProvideNursing Care to patient prior and post procedure.

Bookpatient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according totreatment plan.

Followup on patient’s diagnostic tests and coordinate withphysician for informing patients about their results, treatment, orif a follow up is needed with physician.

Maintainsaccurate and thorough documentation as per Hospital Policies andProcedures.

Maintainscompetency in use of department specific equipment necessary forthe resuscitation of the patient.

Maintainknowledge and awareness regarding department / service specificpolicies, procedures andguidelines.

Demonstratesdelivery of safe and appropriate nursing care according tostandards ofcare.

Maintainsa safe environment for patients, co-workers, visitors and others byfollowing hospital policy in reporting of equipment failures,safety and securityissues.

Demonstrateseffective communication and good customer service skills wheninteracting with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families andothers.

Supportsthe effective functioning of unit routine, i.e., preparation ofcharts (screening); use of electronic record system, update ofpatient records and preparation in view of dayschedule.

Self-updatingregarding internal memos and communication towards changes inclinic.

Keepconsultation rooms stocked and clean prior and after patient hasbeenseen.

Admitsand discharges patients according to establishedstandards.

Organizesand prepares patient with an outpatient appointment for MRI/CTunderSedation/Analgesia.

Administermedication, chemotherapy, infusion, blood products (whateverapplicable) as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-4year General Nursing Diploma /Degree

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3-4years nursing care, with at least two years’ experiencein speciality (
Previous experience in aPrivate Healthcare institute is an asset.
Current license to practicenursing.
BCLScertification.
Post graduate diploma, whereapplicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General:

Providesage-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursingprocess.
Performs patient assessment usingappropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessmenttechniques.
Performs continual critical careassessment of patient and family's physical andpsychological needs.
Involves the patient,significant others, and health care providers in the plan of carewhen appropriate.
Collaborates with amulti-disciplinary team to provide patientcare.
Coordinates and plans criticalcare/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individualneeds. Revise the care plan asnecessary.
Initiates appropriate transferplan.
Recognizes subtle cues to anticipatepotential problems.
Documents all relevant datain the medical record according to hospital/departmentalstandards.
Ensures availability and maintenanceof supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patientcare.
Performs clerical duties whenneeded.
Assumes responsibility for meetingJoint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) requiredmandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control andothers).
Participates in staff meetings andunit committees/projects.
Participates indeveloping and achieving unit goals.
Maintainsa safe environment for patients andstaff.
Performs safe handling andadministrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs anddocumentation as directed by policies andprocedures.
Ensures completion of unitcompetencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergencydepartment devices.
Maintains clinical andprofessional competency based on the latest research andestablished standards of practice.
Completesyearly, the critical care nursing competencies(basic).
Participates in unit-based ContinuousQuality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams,incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication errorreporting etc.).
Participates in ongoingeducational activities.
Maintains mandatoryeducational requirements.
Performs additionalduties when required.