Staff Nurse, Acute Care

Job Description

We are currently looking for Staff Nurses with good experience in Cardiology, Cardiac or Telemetry

JOB DETAILS

Job Category: Nursing

Function: Clinical and Nursing

Job Title: Staff Nurse, Acute Care

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence-based nursing procedures and practices to patients of all ages on the assigned nursing unit. It is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development, and psychosocial needs of patients being treated.

KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

Develop and implement a plan of care, supervise Practical Nurses, and collaborate with other health care professionals.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PATIENT CARE

• Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans, and updates the 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 other as appropriate
• Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
• Administers prescribed medications by approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning
• Carries out prescribed treatments under approved policies, protocols, and educational material procedures

CLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Use the knowledge of one’s role and the roles of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of the patients and populations served
• Demonstrates commitment to providing evidence-based practice care by: adhering to protocols for the care of patient populations assigned, reporting needed changes in practice supported by evidence, and participating in evaluating patient outcomes utilizing evidence
• Delegates appropriate components of the nursing care plan to other members of the nursing team
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication
• Respects Patient Rights and demonstrates behaviors of a Patient’s First Philosophy
• Incorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practice
• Report errors and near-misses
• Responsible for completing charge capture education and in-service training for their Institute within CCAD. When charges are not captured automatically, the nurse will complete perioperative services in real time within 24 business hours.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required
• Minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting is required
• Note: The experience requirement is waived for graduates of UAE Nursing colleges or universities after completion of an approved internship

Certification and Licensure

• Valid and current national license is required
• BLS is required from the AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment
• ACLS, PALS relevant to the area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment

Job-Specific Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience with electronic medical records is strongly preferred
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred