PCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is actively looking Intensive Care Nurses. Candidates with either Neurosurgical, Medical Surgical / Transplant or Cardiovascular experience are encouraged to apply /ppJOB 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 assigned nursing unit. This position is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development and psychosocial needs of patients being treated. ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH TITLE / DEPARTMENT FREQUENCY TYPE OF INTERACTION Various patient care areas As needed Patient care KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION Develop and implement plan of care, supervise Practical Nurses and collaborate with other health care professionals. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT CARE /pulliPerforms accurate and complete admission assessments /liliMonitors and documents the patient’s condition and the effectiveness of care and / or interventions /liliEstablishes and implements a care plan based on sound nursing theory, scientific principles, professional judgment and individual patient needs /liliEvaluates and updates the patient’s plan of care to facilitate the achievement of planned and expected outcomes /liliAdministers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol /liliAssesses for and plans the educational needs of the patient /liliProvides teaching and educational material to patients and / or families, which may include diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, use of medications, injury prevention and nutritional needs /liliMonitors and resolves customer service issues and provides feedback regarding satisfaction results to Nursing Leadership /liliMaintains confidentiality regarding patients and families /liliInteracts with patients, families and other visitors in a courteous, helpful manner /liliFacilitates the incorporation of patient safety and Magnet principles into clinical nursing care /liliParticipates in clinical nursing research and supports CCAD research initiatives /liliKeeps abreast of best practice information for nursing profession CLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE /liliUse 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 /liliDemonstrates 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 /liliDelegates appropriate components of the nursing care plan to other members of the nursing team /liliMaintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication /liliRespects Patient Rights and demonstrates behaviors of a Patients’ First Philosophy /liliIncorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practice /liliReports errors and near-misses PROFESSIONALISM /liliLeads the caregiver team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes /liliApply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient / population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable /liliMaintains confidentiality with patients and families and adheres to Mubadala Code of Conduct /liliDemonstrates active participation in resource stewardship /liliProvides feedback on strategies to decrease costs, adherence to safe staffing models, and use of high-cost resources INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION /liliWork with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values /liliCommunicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to maintaining health and treatment of disease /liliCommunicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit / department level /liliCommunicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care /liliEngages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT /liliAccountable for establishing, maintaining and evaluating one’s own lifelong learning needs /liliCommitted to the development of fellow caregivers, Emirati nationals, and one’s profession SYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT /liliParticipates in safety education programs and cause analysis as required /liliReports needed changes in practice supported by evidence /liliParticipating in research or quality improvement initiatives ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES /liliAdheres to CCAD’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary. KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASURE TARGET See Specific unit-based KPIs PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical physical demands include : a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, exposure to communicable disease or body fluids, extensive standing and walking, working under stressful conditions and some irregular hours, handling and lifting patients, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 50 lbs. ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including : Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion. All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position. Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints. Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements. QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education /liliBachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required /liliMinimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required Experience /liliMinimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting is required /liliNote : experience requirement is waived for graduates of UAE Nursing colleges or universities after completion of an approved internship Certification and Licensure /liliValid and current national license is required /liliBLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment /liliACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment Professional Membership /liliN / A Job Specific Skills and Abilities /liliStrong oral and written communication skills /liliProficiency with Microsoft Office suite /liliStrong interpersonal skills /liliAbility to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously /liliFluency in written and spoken English /liliExperience with electronic medical record is strongly preferred /liliAbility to speak and write in Arabic is preferred /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr