JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the nursing practice and quality of care in an operating unit/department, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, while creating an environment of compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.POSITION DIMENSIONSReports directly toNursing DirectorROLE 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 Staff Nurses, Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators and collaborate with other health care professionals.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPATIENT 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 proceduresLEADERSHIPPromotes a culture of shared accountability throughout organizationEnsure that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the mission and strategic planIncorporates principles of Transformational and Serving LeadershipKNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENTFacilitates continuous readiness for local and international licensing and accreditation bodies surveysSupports caregiver engagement through application of Shared Governance principlesIdentifies opportunities to integrate Emirati Nationals into roles at CCADCOMMUNICATION / RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGAppreciates strengths of cultural diversity as contributors to the success of the organizationDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships throughout and external to, CCADWork 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 appropriateBUSINESS SKILLSEvaluates, develops and coordinates implementation and revision of core standards of care, policies and SOPsAssumes a leadership role for operating models, supply, equipment and process standardizationAnalyzes aggregate data to identify trends and opportunities for improvementIdentifies risks and strategies for their mitigationCLINICAL / 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 hoursPROFESSIONALISMLeads 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 resourcesPRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAccountable for establishing, maintaining and evaluating one's own lifelong learning needsCommitted 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 initiativesQUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALPREFERREDEducationBachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is requiredMinimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is requiredAssociate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX – RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration is preferredAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in specialty area is preferredExperienceMinimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is requiredMinimum of two (2) years in a senior charge nurse position, or not less than three (3) years in a charge nurse position in acute care environment is requiredInternational accreditation experience is preferredCertification 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 employmentProfessional MembershipN/AJob Specific Skills and AbilitiesPositive written references, which must identify specific responsibilities as a clinical resource nurse, are requiredDemonstrated skills in leadership, critical thinking, coaching, counseling, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolutionAbility to analyze, prioritize and problem solveAbility to positively represent the practice of professional nursing externallyStrong interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively with divergent groups (i.e. patients, families, professional colleagues, physicians, etc.)Knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures, protocols, organization and filing systems and a variety of PC and/or word processing systems preferredStrong oral and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteAbility to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneouslyFluency in written and spoken EnglishExperience with electronic medical record is strongly preferredAbility to speak and write in Arabic is preferred