Staff Nurse, EP Lab, cath intervention

JOB DETAILS Job Category Nursing Function Clinical and Nursing Job Title Staff Nurse, EP Lab/Cath Intervention Division Perioperative Services Job Identifier/Position # 6174 Org Level Professional Position Type Nursing Overtime Eligible Exempt Nonexempt Prepared on April 2016 Revised on August 2019JOB 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 assigned nursing unit. This position is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development and psychosocial needs of patients being treated.POSITION DIMENSIONS Reports directly to Manager, EP Lab, cath intervention Reports indirectly to Head Count Managed Number of Direct Reports Number of Indirect Reports Financial Accountability ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH TITLE/DEPARTMENT FREQUENCY TYPE OF INTERACTION Various patient care areas As needed Patient care KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION Develop and implement plan of care, supervise Practical Nurses and collaborate with other health care professionals.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT CARE1. Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs2. Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered care3. Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions4. Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns5. Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriate6. Validates and documents patient and family understand of teaching7. Administers prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning8. Carries out prescribed treatments in accordance with approved policies, protocols and educational material procedures CLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE1. Use the knowledge of one’s own role and the roles of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of the patients and populations served2. Demonstrates commitment to providing evidence based practice care by: adhering to protocols for the care of patient populations in which assigned, reporting needed changes in practice supported by evidence, and participating in evaluating patient outcomes utilizing evidence3. Delegates appropriate components of the nursing care plan to other members of the nursing team4. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication5. Respects Patient Rights and demonstrates behaviors of a Patients’ First Philosophy6. Incorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practice7. Reports errors and near-misses8. 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 within Epic in real time, Perioperative Services within 24 business hours PROFESSIONALISM1. Leads the caregiver team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes2. Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable3. Maintains confidentiality with patients and families and adheres to Mubadala Code of Conduct4. Demonstrates active participation in resource stewardship5. Provides feedback on strategies to decrease costs, adherence to safe staffing models, and use of high-cost resources INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION1. Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values2. 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 disease3. Communicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit/department level4. Communicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care5. Engages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT1. Accountable for establishing, maintaining and evaluating one’s own lifelong learning needs2. Committed to the development of fellow caregivers, Emirati nationals, and one’s profession SYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT1. Participates in safety education programs and cause analysis as required2. Reports needed changes in practice supported by evidence3. Participating in research or quality improvement initiatives KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASURE TARGET See Specific unit-based KPIs PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, exposure to communicable disease or body fluids, extensive standing and walking, working under stressful conditions and some irregular hours, handling and lifting patients, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 50 lbs.ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements.QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required2. Minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required3. Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX – RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)Experience1. Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an general surgery / operating room setting is required2. Note: experience requirement is waived for graduates of UAE Nursing colleges or universities after completion of an approved internship Certification and Licensure1. Valid and current national license is required2. BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment3. ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment Professional Membership1. N/AJob Specific Skills and Abilities1. Strong oral and written communication skills2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite3. Strong interpersonal skills4. Ability to effectively manage multiple5. Fluency in written and spoken English1. Experience with electronic medical record is strongly preferred2. Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr