Administrative Assistant - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Kompi Agency Freedom

Description

The LicensedVocational/Practical Nurse PreOp/PACU is qualified to performpatient care in the Pre-operative period and the Post-anesthesiarecovery period. Administers direct and indirect care toper-operative and/or post-operative patients based on standards,guidelines, policies, and procedures set for the facility.Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia personnel continuously andas needed about patient conditions. He / she ensures the highestquality and safe delivery of patient care while maintainingcompliance with professional nursing, AAAHC, and all Federal andState standards of care. The LVN/LPN actively supports and promotesthe Center s Philosophy and Mission Statement. The LPN is under thedirection of the Administrator and/or RN of the unit they areworking.

JOBDESCRIPTION
Demonstrateknowledge and skill requirements regarding his/her role in theSafety Management Program (Safety/Security), Infection Control,Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, MedicalEquipment and Utility Systems, and his/her expected level ofparticipation. Submit documentation of annualupdates.
IV Certificationrequired. Good IV skills are highlydesired.
Able to prioritize andorganize workload to meet needs of patients and unit. Observebehavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takeappropriate actions anddocument.
Maintain awareness ofthe status of assigned patients. Collect and document dataappropriate to the nature and severity of the illness. Communicateappropriate data to the RN, Physician and other patient care teammembers.
Interpret and implementphysician s orders; perform treatments according to acceptedstandards and policies; evaluate and document effectiveness oftreatments.
Apply the principlesof growth and development of the life span and assess, interpret,and provide the care/service with data reflective to each patientsage specific needs.
Anticipatepotential patient problems and take the necessary precautions tominimize those problems to ensure patientsafety.
Identify and report unsafepractice and/or procedures.
Ensurethat supplies and equipment are available for patientcare.
Interact professionally andcommunicate courteously and clearly with physicians, patients,families, visitors, members of the public andco-workers.
Respect others needswhen resolving interpersonal conflicts and when personal voicingconcerns/opinions; seek assistance in resolving conflicts whenrequired.
Respond tactfully tocommon inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies,or members of the medical and businesscommunity.
Encourage and promotecross training activities for professional growth and in order tocontribute to the overall function of theCenter.
Read, analyze, andinterpret common professional and technical journals, financialreports, and legaldocuments.
Maintain and submitdocumentation of required current licensure and/orcertification.
Attend staffmeetings. Attendance record not to fall below 8 out of the 12annual staff meetings.
Responsiblefor knowing current policies and procedures, protocol and practicesof the Center.
Function withinscope of practice based on licensure, education, skills andexperience; recognize own limitations and asks for guidance whennecessary.
Ability to float toother areas asneeded.

POSITIONDESCRIPTION: The LVN/LPN/LPN functions under thedirection of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The LVN/LPNprovides patient care within a defined scope of practice thatincluded patient care and observation, specified treatments andprocedures; provision of environmental and personal safety;effective communication. The LVN/LPN will also be responsible tocollect pertinent data within their certification scope ofresponsibilities and report the clinical, psychosocial, etc.,findings to the RN andPhysician.
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TREATMENTAND PROCEDURES:

• Administerstreatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice)to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by theProfessional Nursing Staff.
  
• Performsmonitor technician duties and responsibilities as needed.
  
• Transportingof stablemedical/telemetry/unit patients; obtaining vital signs - frequencyspecific to patients condition; **Phlebotomy and specimen withproper labeling/transporting ofspecimens
  
• Applying cardiac monitorwhere appropriate
  
• Implementation ofcomfort and safety measures (i.e., side-rails up, call bell withinreach, stretchers in low position)
  
• Communication and documentation oftasks and interventionsperformed
  
• Stocking patient roomswith appropriate medical supplies
  
• **performs 12-lead EKG; setup sterile trays for suturing/sterileprocedures; **insertion of Foley catheter when appropriate;insertion of IV s , documentation of intake and output; maintainand secure sterile or contaminated instruments to and from CentralSterile; collaborate with RN for repair ofequipment.
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
1.Must be currently registered with the state of Vocational Nursingand be certified to start IV s and administermedications
2. Current BLSCertification and ACLSpreferred
3. Previous experienceas an LVN/LPN in an acute general hospital/ASC isdesirable
4. Must present aprofessional demeanor
5. Must havegood interpersonal skills
6. Mustmaintain a calm and reasonable attitude during crisis andconflict
7. Must demonstrateinitiative and good judgment
8.Must respond appropriately to routine and emergencysituations
9. Must be able to setand revise priorities based on changes in thesituation
10. Furthers his/hereducation by attending in-service classes, staff meetings,continuing education classes and reading of current professionalmaterial

JOBREQUIREMENTS
ASCexperience preferred
Graduate ofan accredited school for License Vocational/Practical NursingTraining
Currently active StateRegistered LVN/LPN License
CurrentBCLS and ACLS certificationpreferred
Good IV skills arehighly desired
Demonstratecurrent, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills inconformance with recognized nursing standards and departmentpolicies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHCregulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse PracticeAct.
Must be able to demonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate tothe age of patients served in theCenter.
Effective communicator--appreciates and respects others needs, opinions, andconcerns.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability toread and communicate effectively in English. Additional languagespreferred.
Ability to communicatein a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, trainco-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/publicrelations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaintsfrom patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical andbusiness community.
Proficientcomputer skills- ability to accurately update and manage and healthcare record

QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be currently registered with the state ofVocational Nursing and be certified to start IV s and administermedications 2. Current BLS Certification and ACLS preferred 3.Previous experience as an LVN/LPN in an acute general hospital/ASCis desirable 4. Must present a professional demeanor 5. Must havegood interpersonal skills 6. Must maintain a calm and reasonableattitude during crisis and conflict 7. Must demonstrate initiativeand good judgment 8. Must respond appropriately to routine andemergency situations 9. Must be able to set and revise prioritiesbased on changes in the situation 10. Furthers his/her education byattending in-service classes, staff meetings, continuing educationclasses and reading of current professional material JOBREQUIREMENTS ASC experience preferred Graduate of an accreditedschool for License Vocational/Practical Nursing Training Currentlyactive State Registered LVN/LPN License Current BCLS and ACLScertification preferred Good IV skills are highly desiredDemonstrate current, comprehensive, professional knowledge andskills in conformance with recognized nursing standards anddepartment policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHCregulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act.Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary toprovide care appropriate to the age of patients served in theCenter. Effective communicator-- appreciates and respects othersneeds, opinions, and concerns. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and communicate effectively in English. Additionallanguages preferred. Ability to communicate in a professionalmanner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, andpositively contribute to marketing/public relations. Ability torespond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatoryagencies, or members of the medical and business community.Proficient computer skills- ability to accurately update and manageand health care record