Provides wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursingskills. Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.
Acts as back up charge nurse when oriented.
Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled or complex care.
Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
Sets up, monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiacmonitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines,oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Analyzes, interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, centralvenous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiacmonitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy,endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiatesACLS protocols.
Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis orshock and institute appropriate interventions.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data andidentified needs and plan of care.
Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians and other employees) withcourtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
Always answers a patient’s call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and alwaystakes the initiative to assist the patient.
Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time and place for patientrelated discussions.
Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.
Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expandednursing roles.
Education
3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.
Experience
5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable
- Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
- Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years’ experience in lieu of formal course.
- Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.