Practical Nurse (with experience in Dialysis area)

Practical Nurse (with experience in Dialysis area)

The Practical Nurse provides appropriate patient care according to established care plans under the supervision from Registered Nurses to 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.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Reports directly to Nurse Manager

KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

Develop and implement plan of care under the supervision of Nurse Manager and Staff Nurse, and collaborate with other health care professionals.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PATIENT CARE

1. Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs.
2. Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered care.
3. Monitors and documents patients condition and effectiveness of care and interventions.
4. Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns.

CLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1. 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.
2. Demonstrates commitment to providing evidence based practice care by adhering to protocols for the care of patient populations in which assigned.
3. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication.
4. Reports errors and near-misses.
5. Responsible for completing charge capture education and in-service training for their Institute within CCAD.

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Play significant role within the caregiver team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
2. Maintains confidentiality with patients and families and adheres to Mubadala Code of Conduct.
3. Demonstrates active participation in resource stewardship.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

1. Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
2. Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner.
3. Engages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate.

PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Accountable for establishing, maintaining and evaluating one's own lifelong learning needs.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

1. Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required.
2. Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting is required.
3. Valid and current national license is required.
4. BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
5. 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

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
5. Fluency in written and spoken English.
6. Experience with electronic medical record is strongly preferred.
7. Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred.