Practical Nurse-Tower D8-Burns Intensive Care Unit (BICU)

Practical Nurse-Tower D8-Burns Intensive Care Unit (BICU)

Job Description
The Practical Nurse provides appropriate patient care according to established care plans under the supervision of Registered Nurses in accordance with the Nursing Scope of Practice. Adheres to and promotes the professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi. The Practical Nurse is not licensed for independent practice and remains responsible and accountable for his/her own actions. Understands, supports, and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assesses and implements nursing care for patients ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.
• Assists in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.
• Reports any significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse (RN) immediately.
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization's policies and procedures.
• Ensures timely, accurate communication and complete documentation with patients to include verbal and written correspondence with the patient or the patient's representative.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient-centered care in a professional manner.
• Responsible for documentation and participation in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
• Assists registered nurses (RNs) and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Ensures patients and families are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their health care needs.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication.
• Provides feedback on strategies to decrease costs and effective utilization of resources.
• Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Outpatient setting: Interacts with clinic patients during the appointment time frame. Interactions with the patient may include greeting, rooming, vital signs, preparing the patient for exams or procedures, and providing instruction follow-up directions to the patient.
• Ensures exam rooms, stations, and clinic areas are stocked with adequate supplies to promote efficient patient care.
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Required:

• Diploma of Nursing not less than eighteen (18) months course duration.
• AND Current National License.
• AND BLS.

Desired:

• ACLS, PALS relevant to the area of specialty.

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year in a similar health setting.