Staff Nurse

Description

Summary: The Staff Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote health and manage conditions. Highlights: 1. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process 2. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams 3. Engage in professional development and quality improvement initiatives **Job Title: Staff NurseReports To:** Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse **Job Summary:** The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering high\-quality, patient\-centered care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation). This role involves collaborating with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute or chronic conditions. **Key Responsibilities:** **Clinical Care:** * Assess patient health status through history, physical exams, and diagnostic data. * Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs. * Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies safely and accurately. * Monitor and document patient responses to interventions, adjusting care as needed. * Perform wound care, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and other routine nursing procedures. * Assist with medical procedures and emergency resuscitation efforts. **Patient \& Family Education:** * Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, discharge plans, and self\-care techniques. * Provide emotional support and address patient/family concerns. **Documentation \& Compliance:** * Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records in accordance with legal and facility standards. * Adhere to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and ethical nursing practices. * Report adverse events, medication errors, or changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. **Collaboration \& Leadership:** * Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare team members. * Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants (CNAs/NAs). * Precept new nurses or orientees as needed. **Professional Development:** * Participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. * Maintain current nursing licensure and required certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS). **Qualifications:** **Education:** * Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing). **Licensure/Certification:** * Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in \[State/Country]. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or other specialty certifications as required by unit. **Experience:** * \[e.g., New graduates welcome OR Minimum 1 year of acute care experience preferred.] **Skills \& Abilities:** * Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR). * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and respond to emergencies. * Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, turn patients, and perform repetitive tasks. Pay: QAR80,000\.00 \- QAR112,000\.00 per year Work Location: In person