Staff Nurse, Critical Care

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

JOB 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.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Reports directly to

Nurse Manager

Reports indirectly to

Head Count Managed

Number of Direct Reports

Number of Indirect Reports

Financial Accountability

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.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

Bachelor s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting is required

Note: experience requirement is waived for graduates of UAE Nursing colleges or universities after completion of an approved internship

Certification and Licensure

Valid and current national license is required

BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment

ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment

Company Industry

Industries: Hospital & Health Care

Function: Healthcare Administration