Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing
Abides by AHD nursing standards of care and practice
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates problem solving/critical thinking skills ensuring effective functioning of unit routine
Demonstrates current Endoscopy nursing knowledge with ability to recognize and apply basic pathophysiology in the disease process
Demonstrates competent technical nursing skills; medications are administered safely and according to policies and procedures, physicians are assisted with patient examinations and specialized procedures, proficiency is demonstrated with IV therapy, and dressings etc
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required in recognizing potential emergency situations; codes and other emergency situations are managed competently
Actively participates in mock codes
Develops individualized care plans based on the nursing diagnosis, with updated revisions according to evaluation and re-assessment findings
Activities of daily living e
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hygiene needs are considered in daily care planning
Sets priorities and plans implementation of patient care; implementation of care is completed in a timely, organized manner and follows AHD nursing standards and policy and procedure
Activities of daily living e
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hygiene needs are supported
Demonstrates attention to discharge planning; discharge planning is addressed on admission, on-going and as care plans are modified
Discharge and transfer procedures are completed in a timely and complete manner
Provides accurate, complete and prompt reports on patient care conditions and response to treatment
Collaborates effectively as a multidisciplinary team member
Nursing documentation is informative, complete, accurate, concise and legible
Documentation follows AHD and JCI standards and reflects the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
Works in other areas within the hospital when assigned, within the scope of practice
Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice
Completes all Core Competencies for nursing as well as applicable Unit Specific Competencies within prescribed timelines
Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection Control, Pain Management and Wound Care practices and standards
Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures
Understands the responsibilities of safe handling, and administration of Narcotic / Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures
Demonstrates support of leadership
Encourages team decisions, cooperation within and across departments and assist in resolving differences of opinion
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural difference among customers and colleagues, demonstrates sensitivity and tolerance to cultural differences
Involves patient, significant others and healthcare provider in patient’s plan of care and education
Performs special procedures (Endoscopy procedure e
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procedural sedation, GI and Pulmonary procedures etc
) in accordance to procedures and guidelines, following orders and appropriate monitoring
Demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to, render care based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of medical equipment available and in use on the unit
Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety plan
Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Nursing (duration not less than three years)
Diploma in Nursing (not less than three academic years in nursing only)
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (not less than three academic years)
Current license to practice nursing in country of origin and with the DHABLS certificationPALS/ACLS preferredAt least 2 years of nursing experience in Endoscopy specialtyPrivate hospital experience preferred