Job Summary
Provide
direct and indirect age-specific patient care services to assigned patients
during scheduled shifts within the framework of Patient-Centered Care. Perform
nursing duties that meet the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and general needs
of the patient and family, while maintaining institutional requirements, nursing
and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
Support the mission and
vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of
the Department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
Tasks:
- Greet, receive, and create a positive experience for every patient/family
by demonstrating a professional, caring, empathetic and friendly approach
following the service excellence standards and guidelines.
- Provide age-specific nursing care, including treatments, vital sign
recording, and assistance in various medical procedures such as Lumbar
Puncture and chest tube insertion while maintaining adherence to patient
safety policies and procedures.
- Facilitate patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, while
actively participating in pre and postoperative care.
- Prioritize care based on medical and nursing diagnosis, patient history,
and expected patient outcomes.
- Respond to patients’ needs promptly and answer their requests within the
scope of job requirements.
- Monitor patient’s medical conditions and emotional stability and promptly
report any changes to the Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager.
- Collect and label ordered specimens (urine, sputum, drainage, etc.) for
testing purposes.
- Efficiently complete tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring accurate
documentation in the electronic health record.
- Perform directed cleaning duties, including equipment and instruments
disinfection, packing items for sterilization, checking physician cubicles’
examination tables and linen, and maintaining overall unit orderliness.
- Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
- Operate all unit equipment, instruments and furniture following
established protocols and promptly report any malfunction to the Registered
Nurse/Nurse Manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by direct
supervisor.
Critical Competencies
Client Focus, Achievement Orientation,
Initiative, Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management, Technical
Expertise, Team Skills, Planning and Organizing, Information and Records
Administration, Professionalism, Applied Technology, English Comprehension,
Stress management, Patient Assessment, Organizational Awareness, Resource
Management, Computer Skills.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Knowledge of practical nursing techniques and
methods
Basic knowledge of infection control and safety measures
Education:
Minimum Education: Practical Nurse (PN)
Diploma or Baccalaureate Technique (BT) Degree in Nursing.
Requirements:
License to Practice as a Practical
Nurse.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: 0 - 2 years of experience
in a similar role.
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (EET
>/= 500) Preferred Languages: French is an asset
Computer Skills:
Basic knowledge in the use of Microsoft
Office
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Promotion of 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)
Job Structure
Work according to pre-established
standards of care and practice.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Nurse Manager
2nd Level: Nurse Leader
for Clinical Affairs
Supervisory Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
Physical Effort: |
Moderate Physical Effort |
Work Schedule: |
Shift Basis and/or On-Call |
Working Conditions: |
Exposed to patient
element |