CHARGE NURSE

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Fakeeh Care Riyadh
2. Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients and staff in a safe, secure environment
3. Maintains confidentiality of all data related to patients and hospital operations
4. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
5. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations at all times
6. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or patients regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns
7. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance in meetings, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned
8. Maintains accountability for controlled substances, inventory medications at the beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse; notify nursing supervisor or Nurse Manager of any discrepancy
9. Ensures that the Medical and Nursing plan of care is carried out, clarifying any areas of uncertainty and in any dispute regarding clinical management, referring the matter to the appropriate consultant
10. Ensures that each crash cart has a daily check completed and restocks the crash cart after each use immediately. Each must be completed, and any deficiency must be reported immediately
11. Ensures that all bedside nurses are aware of all protocols, procedures and policies as it relates to their practice on the unit
12. Provides direct patient care and ongoing supervision of clinical care to ensure an effective hand-over of all duties and required information at shift changeover
13. Continuous follow-up of compliance by staff nurses to Infection Control Policies and Procedures
14. Maintains high performance of all equipment (monitor, ventilators, beds etc.). Initiates appropriate follow up on any equipment needing repair or has malfunctioned
15. Arranges patient's movement through the bed placement coordinator for new admission, transfers, transport and follow up regarding inpatient allocation
16. Coordinates and monitors activities of staff and all services related to patient care on the unit
17. Anticipates, identifies potential/actual problems and resolution of problems
18. Ensures effective communication within the unit/department between nursing staff, patients, and/or significant others along with all medical and allied health care personnel
19. Coordinates nursing staff communication following up the organization chain of command for nursing notifications in their reports; Staff Nurse -- Charge Nurses -Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Service Director and CNO
20. Ensures the consistent/accurate preparation of nursing records. Monitoring Patient goals and the progress towards discharge
21. Ability to coordinate and work in multicultural and multinational staff
22. Fosters collaborative harmonious relationships with colleagues and all members of the multidisciplinary team
23. Participates in shared-governance, decision-making structures and processes that establish standards of practice and address opportunities for improvement
24. Promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of nursing care using Professional Practice Model and appropriate care delivery system
25. Provides exemplary professional practice evidenced by effective and efficient care services, inter-professional collaboration, and high-quality patient outcomes
26. Participates in programs related to evidence-based practices and research programs and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical and operational processes
27. Participates in professional development activities designed to improve their knowledge, skills, and/or practices in the workplace
28. Creates partnerships with patients and families to establish goals and plans for delivery of patient-centered care
29. Participates in recruitment and retention assessment and planning activities
30. Participates in the review, action planning, and evaluation of patient safety data at the unit level
31. Disseminates the organization’s nursing research findings to internal and external audiences
32. Evaluates and uses evidence-based findings in their practice
33. Participates in the design and implementation of technology to enhance the patient experience and nursing practice
34. Seeks assistance and escalates operational and clinical issues to nursing supervisor to resolve situations when needed
35. Assists in the training and development of students, trainees, interns, and fresh graduates
36. Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients as the patient is the center of our care
37. This JD is not intended to be inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the developing need and expectations of DSFH - R. In addition to the adherence to this JD, Employee must, at all times, comply with DSFH - R Internal Rules and Regulations and updated Policies and Procedures as well as department’s Rules and Regulations

Other Job Functions:

1. Perform all duties and tasks in line with the Person Centered Care values.
2. Adherence to all policies, plans and programs within the Fakeeh Care- Riyadh.
3. Perform duties as per the code of conduct requirement and ethical standards as outlined in the HCM policies and guidelines.
4. Complete mandatory education as per the requirement at least one month prior to expiration.
5. Maintain up to date knowledge on information relating to quality and safety, accreditation, policy management and document management systems.

Company Industry:

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area:

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

Keywords:

• CHARGE NURSE