Senior Nurse Clinician - Cancer Care

Basic Function : Provides a wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills. Acts as backup charge nurse when oriented. Working within Healthcare Nursing & Clinical Services Department in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Udhailiyah, Ras Tanura, and Abqaiq.

The Sr. Nurse Clinician provides complex professional nursing care to the patient using independent nursing judgment within defined programs, protocols, policies, procedures, and standing orders. Receives supervision and direction from the Charge Nurse and unit manager. Work is performed on any shift, as required, in the Critical Care Section of the Healthcare facilities.

Work hours are assigned to meet operational needs. Hours may include on-call and scheduled overtime.

Principal Duties :

• ASSESSMENT :

Acts as a resource to other staff members during the assessment of complex patient / family needs. Assists other staff members in improving their knowledge and skills, giving input when needs are identified. Assesses the need for suitable staff development programs in the assigned clinical area to ensure effective patient care.

Serves as direct care clinical resource in developing, coordinating, and reviewing the patient’s plan of care.

Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled, or complex care. Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP). Analyzes, interprets, and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc. Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion. Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols. Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions. Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care. Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces. Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors. Always answers a patient’s call light / bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient. Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior. Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time, and place for patient-related discussions. Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse. Supports unit culture of quality and safety. Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception. Frequently checks for and reads all communication / minutes. Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs. Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expanded nursing roles.

Acts as a resource to other staff members during the evaluation of complex patient care. Evaluates the progress of new hires, nursing interns, and other identified staff and gives input to the charge nurse, supervisor, and / or nursing intern coordinator.

Participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care conferences and unit in-services. Evaluates patient care supplies / equipment and gives input to the charge nurse / supervisor. Serves as direct clinical resource in the development, review, revision, and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable medical organization policies. Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.

Education : 3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.

Experience : 5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure / registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.

Certifications / Other requirements as applicable :

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