The N. K. Basile Ambulatory Chemotherapy Unit has an opening for the position of Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology Registered Nurse II in grade 9 starting at a salary of LBP 1,164,405.- per month. Since this provides an opportunity for PROMOTION from within, kindly circulate this information and/or post it in your area of jurisdiction so that those interested and having the minimum qualifications may apply.

Provides direct and indirect nursing care for patients in the Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology within the framework of Patient Centered Care (PCC). Primarily responsible for professional performance and safe patient care including a major focus on patient and family education. The role encompasses assessing, diagnosing and sharing the plan with physicians, intervening appropriately, evaluating and coordinating care for patients across the health care continuum involving families. It also includes monitoring and providing adequate patient flow, as well as ensuring smooth operations in the Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology. Accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes, using the PCC principles and in accordance with established institution's policies, procedures, guidelines, Professional Practice Model and standards of care and practice. Carries out planned activities to promote Magnet standards and participates in voluntary community activities. Promotes a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice, in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics and the Lebanese Order of Nurses Code of Ethics. Practices within the ANA Bill of Rights. Utilizes knowledge of human development stages, and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Abides by the Joint Commission international Accreditation (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient safety Goals, national and international standards.
Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and the Nursing Services Department.

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing.
• Nursing Colloquium, Nursing License from the Ministry of Public Health, Registered in the Order of Nurses in Lebanon, and Basic Life Support Certification are required.
• No experience required.
• Strong Command of Arabic and English (IET >/= 500). French is an asset.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office.

Interested applicants are invited to register/login and complete the online application and apply to the vacancy prior to September 23 2019 on the following link: http://www1.aubmc.org.lb/hremp/

For Internal Applicants: In addition to the updated C.V., a letter of intent should be addressed to the Human Resources Department with a copy to the concerned Supervisor(s).

Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.

Provides direct and indirect nursing care for patients in the Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology within the framework of Patient Centered Care (PCC). Primarily responsible for professional performance and safe patient care including a major focus on patient and family education. The role encompasses assessing, diagnosing and sharing the plan with physicians, intervening appropriately, evaluating and coordinating care for patients across the health care continuum involving families. It also includes monitoring and providing adequate patient flow, as well as ensuring smooth operations in the Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology. Accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes, using the PCC principles and in accordance with established institution's policies, procedures, guidelines, Professional Practice Model and standards of care and practice. Carries out planned activities to promote Magnet standards and participates in voluntary community activities. Promotes a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice, in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics and the Lebanese Order of Nurses Code of Ethics. Practices within the ANA Bill of Rights. Utilizes knowledge of human development stages, and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Abides by the Joint Commission international Accreditation (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient safety Goals, national and international standards.
Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and the Nursing Services Department.

Patient-Centered Care: 

• Perform specialty oriented patient centered assessment using appropriate, problem focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in Specialty Clinics Adult Oncology utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Use the nursing process, collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
• Perform tele-nursing activities. This includes taking medical messages from patients regarding medical questions and calling patients back with answers in coordination with the physician. It also includes chronic disease management, INR management, E-forms and telephone triaging.
• Perform test result management.
• Document all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
• Involve the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
• Administer medications, monitor desirable and undesirable effects and intervene accordingly.
• Assist physicians with special procedures and/or minor surgeries.
• Provide clinical support to physicians.
• Assist physicians in calculating BSI and chemotherapy and other medications’ doses.
• Perform care, access/de-access of Implantable Venous Access Device.
• Recognize subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
• Demonstrate required assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Implement and monitor infection control measures.
• Apply safety measures related to patient care.
• Operate all unit required equipment safely.
• Secure and check medical equipment and instruments. Include checking proper functioning, quality control, preventive maintenance and reporting defects or suspicions to the Nurse Manager.
• Assist physicians in filling documents including but not limited to: NSSF and LMOPH.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
• Perform clerical duties when needed.
• Provide basic life support when needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings when needed.
• Involve patient and family in multidisciplinary meetings whenever needed.
• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Assess patient and family readiness and identify learning needs.
• Provide patient and family education including disease specific, treatment/procedure, health promotion, etc.

Quality and Effectiveness of Nursing Practice: 

• Assist in research activities and in the collection of relevant data.
• Conduct and/or participate in PI projects.
• Participate in quality initiatives and quality improvement activities for improving the unit standards of quality provided.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Prepare and present community sessions to patients in the Specialty Clinics.
• Prepare educational materials when needed.
• Accountable for the patient, the organization, the profession, and self.
• Accountable for the use of patients’ and hospital resources.
• Assume responsibility for meeting JCI required mandatory education, e.g., fire, safety, infection control and others.
  

Client Focus, Achievement Orientation, Initiative, Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management, Ethical Practice, Problem Solving, Technical Expertise, Team Skills, Planning and Organizing, Information and Records Administration, Professionalism, Quality Management, English Comprehension, Stress management, Health education, prevention and promotion, Patient Assessment, Plan of Care, Community Service, Organizational Awareness, Resource Management, Professional Development, Applied Technology, Drug Administration, Developing Others, Computer Skills.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of scope of the Registered Nurse
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
Knowledge of Medical Surgical and Adult Oncology Nursing
Familiarity with JCI requirements and Magnet standards

Education:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing.

Experience:
Minimum Experience: None.

Requirements:
Minimum Requirement: Nursing Colloquium, Nursing License from the Ministry of Public Health, Registered in the Order of Nurses in Lebanon, and Basic Life Support Certification.

Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET >/= 500)
Preferred Languages: French is an asset.

Computer Skills:
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

Promotion of Nursing Services Department objectives (compliance with standards of care and practice, Professional Practice model, Patient Centered Care, nursing process, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, service excellence, staff competence, etc).

Work according to pre-established standards of care and practice.

Reporting Channel:
1st level: Nurse Manager for Outpatient Services
2nd level: Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs

Supervisory Channel:
None

Physical Effort: Moderate Physical Effort

Work Schedule: Regular weekdays

Working Conditions: Exposed to patient element