Job Details
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is inviting Nurse professionals with current experience in 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 units. This position is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development and psychosocial needs of patients being treated.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
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
Clinical/ Professional Knowledge
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 served
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 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 Patients First Philosophy
Incorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practice
Reports 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 within Epic in real time, Perioperative Services within 24 business hours.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor s degree in nursing or equivalent qualification is required.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an Acute care setting is required
Certification and License
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
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience with electronic medical record is strongly preferred
Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred