Registered Nurse

AUBMC Careers•Lebanon, PA

37d

About The Position

Provide direct and indirect age specific nursing care for assigned patients per scheduled shifts within the framework of Patient Centered Care (PCC). The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients across the health care continuum involving families. 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. Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of the Department.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing professional theory, practices, and procedures
Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing.
Nursing Colloquium, Nursing License from the Ministry of Public Health, and Registered in the Order of Nurses in Lebanon.
0 - 2 years of experience as Registered Nurse.
Arabic and English (IET >/= 500).
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
Plan of Care
Client Focus
Achievement Orientation
Organizational Awareness
Initiative
Communication Skills
Safety and Health Management
Ethical Practice
Developing Others
Problem Solving
Resource Management
Technical Expertise
Professional Development
Team Skills
Planning & Organizing
Information & Records Administration
Professionalism
Applied Technology
Stress management
Patient Assessment
Drug Administration
Community Service

Nice To Haves

French is an asset.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform patient assessment using appropriate, problem focused, and age-specific assessment techniques and analyze the assessment data, derive nursing interventions, set priorities according to patient’s needs, formulate a plan of care, implement, and evaluate the outcome.
Administer medications; monitor desirable and undesirable effects and intervene accordingly.
Assess patient and family readiness, identify learning needs; develop, implement, evaluate, and document patient and family education.
Document all relevant data in the electronic health record according to hospital/departmental standards.
Implement and monitor infection control measures and apply safety measures related to patient care.
Provide basic life support when needed.
Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment necessary for the unit and patient care. Operate all unit-required equipment safely and effectively, promptly reporting any malfunctions or needs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Contribute to Performance Improvement projects, quality initiatives and quality improvement activities to improve the unit standards of quality provided, learning, and growing within the role.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care conferences to facilitate patient care and operations, learning from senior staff and contributing where appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager / Nurse Administrator / Department Manager.