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 DIMENSIONSReports directly to Nurse ManagerReports indirectly to Director Professional DevelopmentQUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEducationBachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is requiredMinimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is requiredExperienceNil experience requiredCertification and LicensureValid and current national license is requiredBLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employmentACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment Job Specific Skills and AbilitiesStrong oral and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously Fluency in written and spoken EnglishAbility to speak and write in Arabic is preferredROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITHTITLE/DEPARTMENTFREQUENCYTYPE OF INTERACTIONVarious patient care areasAs neededPatient careKEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISIONDevelop and implement plan of care, supervise Practical Nurses and collaborate with other health care professionals.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT CARECompletes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needsProvides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered careMonitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventionsAssesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concernsProvides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriateValidates and documents patient and family understand of teachingAdministers prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanningCarries out prescribed treatments in accordance with approved policies, protocols and educational material proceduresCLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGEUse 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 servedDemonstrates 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 evidenceDelegates appropriate components of the nursing care plan to other members of the nursing teamMaintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communicationRespects Patient Rights and demonstrates behaviors of a Patients’ First PhilosophyIncorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practiceReports errors and near-missesResponsible for completing charge capture education and in-service training for their Institute within CCAD. When charges are not captured automatically the nurse will complete within Epic in real time, Perioperative Services within 24 business hours.PROFESSIONALISM Leads the caregiver team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomesApply 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 equitableMaintains confidentiality with patients and families and adheres to Mubadala Code of ConductDemonstrates active participation in resource stewardshipProvides feedback on strategies to decrease costs, adherence to safe staffing models, and use of high-cost resourcesINTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONWork with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared valuesCommunicate 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 diseaseCommunicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit/department levelCommunicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient careEngages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriatePRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAccountable for establishing, maintaining and evaluating one’s own lifelong learning needs Committed to the development of fellow caregivers, Emirati nationals, and one’s professionSYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTParticipates in safety education programs and cause analysis as requiredReports needed changes in practice supported by evidenceParticipating in research or quality improvement initiativesROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIESAdheres to CCAD’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policiesIn 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 INDICATORMEASURETARGETSee Specific unit-based KPIsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTTypical 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 REQUIREMENTSAll 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.