Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities
1
Principal Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care

Assessment & Problem Identification

Obtains & documents a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information.
Utilizes techniques of observation, interview, measurement and physical examination in making an assessment.
Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.
Identifies from assessment actual and potential problems in collaboration with patient and senior nursing personnel.

Planning

Plans and document a nursing care plan using the nursing process.
Plans priorities of nursing care.
Updates the nursing care plan continually as patient status demands.
Commences discharge planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with patient and significant others. Reflects the same in written care plan.

Implementation

Delivers care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
Delegates and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.
Co-ordinates care delivered by other health professionals.
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights and is culturally competent.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their family member.

Evaluation

Evaluates each shift aspect of nursing intervention and document.
Revises care plans if outcomes cannot be met.
Communicates evaluation and subsequent plan to patient/significant others and healthcare team.

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Human Resource Management

3
Budgetary Management

To inform Nurse Manager/Head Nurse of malfunctioning equipment. To utilize resources effectively and efficiently.

Quality Improvement

To participate in Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
To encourage staff participation in unit-based Nursing Quality Improvement programs. To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to corrective action.
Adheres to the hospital policies.
Participates in the hospital quality improvement program.
Maintains confidentiality of patients information.
Adheres to the safety protocols of the hospital and ensures safety of the patients.
Guides and supervises the work of nurse associate.
Delegates tasks to the nurse associate and other health care assistants rationally.
Works in accordance with the ISO, NABH and JCIA standards.
Works collaboratively and support efforts of team members.
Handles medico legal cases according to the organization’s protocols.
Follows strict infection control protocols and takes responsibility in ensuring quality control related to quality monitors
Provides end of life care according to the culture of people
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

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Liaison and Communication

To support Hospital’s policies and procedures. To attend nursing meetings on a regular basis.

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Personal and Professional

To participate in professional organizations.
To maintain current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self-development efforts.
To maintain professional knowledge, skills and accept responsibility for own education and career development.
To possess clear understanding and commitment to the philosophy of Aster DM Health care.

Aster DM Healthcare Looking for Staff Nurse.Nursing Services.Al Raffah Poly clinic-Alkhoud at Oman , Muscat Full Time