Intensive Care Nurse

Overview

Responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care that transforms lives through evidence-based practices to patients in a clinical setting. The Registered Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. The role works closely with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patient's health, including physical examinations, taking vital signs, and monitoring symptoms. Develops, implements, and updates individualized care plans based on patient assessments in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and monitors for side effects or adverse reactions. Provides wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for signs of infection. Assists physicians and other healthcare professionals during medical procedures and diagnostic tests. Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures. Observes and records patients\' conditions, including changes in symptoms or behaviors, and reports significant changes to the medical team. Responds to medical emergencies and provides immediate care as needed. Conducts purposeful rounding to meet patient needs, prevent complications, and improve overall care quality. Adheres to infection control standards, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and proper handling of hazardous materials. Participates in infection control surveillance and reporting to help prevent facility-acquired infection. Maintains the cleanliness of patient items and equipment per Fakeeh Care policies. Follows established protocols for emergencies (codes, RRT) to ensure patient safety and effective response. Implements evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Administrative Duties

Maintains accurate and detailed patient care records, including observations, interventions, and responses. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuous and integrated patient care.

Supportive Duties

Provides emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and offering reassurance during stressful times. Advocates for patients\' needs and preferences, ensuring rights are respected and voices are heard. Participates in ongoing education and training to stay current with medical practices and advancements. Respects diverse cultural backgrounds and incorporates patient values and beliefs into care planning.

Supervision

Oversees the work of junior staff and nursing students and provides guidance and support as needed.

Collaborative Practice

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.

Quality and Improvement

Identifies and addresses issues or challenges in patient care and contributes to solutions and improvements in practice.

Other duties

Other duties as assigned by the nursing manager within the scope of the job.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities : Excellent interpersonal skills and service-oriented mindset. Ability to manage work pressure and work well in a team. Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, typing and more). Clerical skills (preparing agendas and taking minutes of meetings, scanning documents, and more). Experience : Minimum of one year of clinical experience. RN resident : staff with less than one year of experience will go through the RN residency program (Fakeeh Graduate). Education : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent. Language : Excellent command of English; Arabic is a plus. Employment details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Health Care Provider Industries : Hospitals and Health Care Note : The original content contained endorsements about referrals and AI articles; these were removed to focus on job responsibilities and requirements.

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