Job Description

Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH. Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care. Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare. Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times. Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies

Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH. Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care. Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare. Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times. Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies

8. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL



PREFERRED





Education



Graduate from a recognized nursing school (minimum 2 yrs) ACLS (for adult patients) PALS (for pediatric patients)

Experience



1 years minimum clinical experience

plus

6 months recent experience with ventilated patients (i.e. extra 6 months adult ventilated patients for adult AN's and extra 6 months pediatric ventilated patients for pediatric AN's) Long term care or rehabilitation experience

Certification and Licensure



Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment Eligible for DOH licensing

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills



Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence-based practice Competent in life support Able to work as an effective team member Self-motivated Able to communicate verbally and written in English * Able to speak Arabic