Staff Nurse FE - Primary Care Clinic at American Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Descrption
Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care is given to adults and geriatric populations. Conducts various medical and diagnostic procedures including but not limited to performing nasal swabs for Influenza A and B as well as Respiratory Viral Panel testing. Administers Point-of-Care (POC) Rapid Strep tests and performs assessments for colour vision and visual acuity. Offers assistance in conducting Pap smear swabs within the limits of their scope of practice, and contributes to women's health examinations. Provides support in the removal of earwax, showcasing a diverse range of responsibilities in diagnostic testing and patient care.
General:
Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process.
Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revise the care plan as necessary.
Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
Performs clerical duties when needed.
Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.
Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).