أغسطس 07, 2023900 معلومة متنوعة ومفيدة، حول التغذية الصحية

 Job Description     Department: Nursing    Title:  ICU Head Nurse

Reports To:

Area supervisor, House supervisor.

Accountable to:

Area supervisor, House supervisor, ACNO , CNO

Collaborates with:

House supervisor, ER, Support Services, Infection Control Team and Nursing Education Team.

 JOB SUMMARY:

    Critical care area Head nurse is the personnel who supervise and coordinate, and evaluate a variety of nursing activities, to effectively provide high quality of critically ill patients care, and   insure that patient's total needs were met, and insure smooth running of all process regarding the patient and nurses and unit.

   Responsibilities and duties:

          ·       Insure attendance and the punctuality of nursing staff, according to (.........) policy.

          ·       Attend daily morning Enforcement, receive patient, unit, equipment from the                     night  shift

·       Receive, coordinate and track all orders, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests and investigation required for the patient, to insure high quality of patient care and efficiency of services.

·       Make nurses duties and assignments with proper ratio depending on acuity level of the patient, and staff knowledge and skills, and according to (.........) policy, to provide a high standard of nursing service among the hospital’s policy.

         ·   Attend daily patients’ rounds with assigned staff to ensure that staff implements all            nursing procedures, duties, and patients care is carried out as directed in                            accordance with physician's instructions.

          ·   Oversee the effective, efficient use of ICU equipment and materials, by                            Accomplishment of routine checks, and monitor maintenance of equipment in the              unit by sending to biomedical department.

·    Monitor medication preparation, and administration, and ensure safe protection of medications and narcotics according to (.........) policy. And reporting medication error

·       Request needed supplies and equipment for unit, and ensure downloading of the supplies to insure effective, efficient use of equipment and materials.

·       Supervise documentation of staff nurses, and insure accuracy of medical record 

· Coordinate admission, transfers of the patient in and out of the unit with different departments, to insure continuity of care.

·       Accompanies Dr. on rounds, and keeps wise to of special orders regarding patients.

· Participate in department-specific orientation for new department employees and learn about new clinical practices, to insure safe practice for all nursing staff.

·   Attend monthly leadership committees, and inform employees concerning new issues.

·    Investigates and resolves complaints and counseling of staff and refers unusual problems to superior.

·       Hold monthly staff meetings and keep written minutes.

·    Prepare monthly staff schedules, making certain staffing levels and skills combine meet patient care desires.

·       Do provisionary and yearly performance appraisal of all staff with the collaboration of nursing.

·       Assess learning needs of staff, and designing continuous analysis unitedly of education.

·       Monitor the maintenance program of all medical equipment.

·       Supervises all staff, including non-nursing staff assigned to the unit.

·       Provide guidance to her staff and counseling as required and document same in nursing corrective action form.

·       Assist in strategic planning by providing input particularly in resource planning.

Management Responsibilities:

·        Must know the objectives, vision and mission statement of (.........).

·       Must strive for excellence in health care delivery through realization of the objectives at unit level.

·       Know and respect the lines of authority according to the nursing organization structure.

·       Direct and supervise unit nurses effectively.

·       Has the authority to delegate her responsibilities to the CN when not on duty

Clinical Governance:

·       Ensure accurate documentation of all patient events and clinical interventions.

·       Audit patient care daily to ensure compliance with clinical pathways.

·       Document and report all variances in expected clinical outcomes.

·      Monitor, investigate and document all sentinel \events as part of Risk Management and Patient Safety Indicators (PSI’s).

·       Have knowledge of the following policies / protocols:

1.    Infection control

2.    Disaster plan.

3.    Code Blue policy.

4.    Fire and safety (Evacuation plan).

Professional  Development:

·       Ensure compulsory educational lectures are attended by self and staff in the unit (50 hrs. of training).

·       Attend management in-service lectures.

·  Maintain current professional registration with the Egyptian Syndicate and/or registration body of country of origin.

·  Practice nursing according to the scope of practice defined by the Egyptian Syndicate and International Council of Nurses.

Qualification

Professional Requirements:

          ·       Must be registered with the Egyptian Nurses Union or Nursing Council or Association                   in       country of origin.

          ·       Must practice nursing within the scope of practice as determined by the Egyptian              Syndicate and International Council 0f Nurses (ICN).

Education:

          ·       BSN, Technical Institute or Diploma Nurse

          ·       With 3-5 years’ experience

Experience:

          ·       At least 2-3  years’ experience as Head Nurse or assistant head nurse or charge              nurse  in the same area of specialty

Skills:

           ·       Good English skill is important.

           ·       Good communication skills and computer literacy.

           ·       Ability to liaise and co-ordinate effectively.

           ·       Critical thinking skills are necessary.  

Training:

            ·       Must attend 50 hrs of mandatory in-service training in a contractual year.

            ·       Uphold and support the mission statement and vision of (.........).

  ·       BLS certification is mandatory &ACLS is preferred.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

           ·       Follow the appropriate communication channels according to the organizational chart of the                   department.

           ·       Must be ready to communicate effectively each orally and in writing.

           ·       Be able to liaise with other members of the Heath Care Team and support                           services  for effective and efficient patient care.

           ·       Must be innovative and have essential thinking skills.

           ·       Always promote smart rapport in the unit to keep up teamwork.

           ·       Act as patient advocate and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Uniform:

As per (.........)

No #	Competencies (in addition to basic competencies)
1.	Management of a patient requiring endo-tracheal suction
2.	Transfer of patients  from ICU to floor
3.	Transfer-Mechanically Ventilated Patients
4.	ABG Extraction & Interpretation
5.	Care of Ventilated Patient
6.	Continuous  ECG Monitoring
7.	Heparinization of Central Venous Line
8.	Assisting in Extubation
9.	Assisting in Endo Tracheal Intubation
10.	Removal of Intercostal Drain
11.	Management of Patient on Tracheostomy