JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the nursing practice and quality of care in an operating unit/department, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, while creating an environment of compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs
* Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered care
* Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions
* Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns
* Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriate
* Validates and documents patient and family understand of teaching
* Administers prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning
* Carries out prescribed treatments in accordance with approved policies, protocols and educational material procedures
* Promotes a culture of shared accountability throughout organization
* Ensure that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the mission and strategic plan
* Incorporates principles of Transformational and Serving Leadership
* Facilitates continuous readiness for local and international licensing and accreditation bodies surveys
* Supports caregiver engagement through application of Shared Governance principles
* Identifies opportunities to integrate Emirati Nationals into roles at CCAD
* Appreciates strengths of cultural diversity as contributors to the success of the organization
* Develops and maintains collaborative relationships throughout and external to, CCAD
* Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values
* Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to maintaining health and treatment of disease
* Communicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit/department level
* Communicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care
* Engages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required
* Minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required
* Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX – RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)
* Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration is preferred
* American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in specialty area is preferred
Experience
* Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required
* Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required
* Minimum of two (2) years in a senior charge nurse position, or not less than three (3) years in a charge nurse position in acute care environment is required
* International accreditation experience is preferred
Certification and Licensure
* Valid and current national license is required
* BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment
* ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment