✨ AI Summary
The Staff Nurse - Emergency provides age-specific patient-centered care in the Emergency Department, performing nursing assessments, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination per JCIA standards. The role requires an RN with a nursing degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and valid licensure/registration, BLS, and multiple life-support certifications (PALS, ACLS, BCLS) with six months to complete ACLS. Minimum two years of recent ER experience is expected. Key responsibilities include critical care assessment, patient documentation, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, triage, and administration of emergency medications, along with pediatric and special procedures support. The candidate should demonstrate competency in arterial/ECG monitoring, IV/CVAD management, airway management, chest tube and tracheostomy care, rapid response, and commitment to ongoing education and CQI activities.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (minimum three-year program) or a Nursing degree with registration as a Registered Nurse from specified countries. UAE/national considerations apply. Must hold a valid nursing license/registration and BLS, BCLS, PALS, ACLS (to be completed within 6 months). Prior ER experience (minimum 2 years) is required, with strong skills in patient assessment, care coordination, and pediatric/neonatal care. Certifications in TNCC and CTAS are preferred. Responsibilities include direct/indirect patient care in Emergency, nursing process implementation, documentation, safety, CQI participation, and unit/department contribution.
Description
Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Emergency Room per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, national and international standards.