Staff Nurse II Nursing Pediatric Ward

About the Role

The Royal Commission Medical Center Yanbu is seeking a Staff Nurse -II for the Pediatric Ward. This full-time position is based in Yanbu and requires 0-1 years of experience. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting the healthcare team, and adhering to established medical policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow RCMC policies and procedures, including annual review and departmental in-services.
• Prepare reports and maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Adhere to the chain of command and perform assigned duties.
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative working relationships with vendors, physicians, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including national and international regulations.
• Comply with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital.
• Maintain organizational confidentiality and ethical business practices.
• Complete annual education requirements and report any negative or unexpected events via the eOVR system.

Administrative and Technical Tasks

• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of policies and procedures, reviewing the RCMC IPPs manual annually.
• Adhere to and promote organizational values, including customer service and safety standards.
• Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and correct non-compliance areas.
• Attend and actively participate in assigned committee meetings and department meetings (75% attendance required).
• Demonstrate ongoing continuous education and maintain RCMC annual competencies.
• Integrate trans-cultural principles into nursing care.
• Assist registered nurses in providing direct patient care, applying basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
• Observe and participate in clinical procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support and education.
• Assist in patient assessment, gather health history, and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including nursing assessments, care plans, and progress notes.
• Understand confidentiality and privacy in handling patient information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participate in team meetings and educational sessions.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, maintaining awareness of safety protocols and infection control.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized nursing care plans under supervision.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and response to therapy, intervening promptly as needed.
• Provide wound care, perform sterile procedures, and assist with diagnostic tests.
• Document patient assessment findings, responses to interventions, and progress towards problem resolution.
• Prepare, administer, and record medications, reporting adverse reactions.
• Maintain proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment.
• Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.
• Practice infection control methods and protocols.
• Read and interpret patient charts, detecting unusual patient behavior and reporting it promptly.
• Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Consult with preceptors for all clinical needs of the patient.
• Provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient and family diversity.

Patient Education and Advocacy

• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system.
• Promote health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, allied healthcare professionals, and support staff for coordinated patient care.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and families to facilitate care transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination meetings.

Professional Development and Quality Assurance

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities and seek opportunities for continuing education.
• Participate in performance evaluation processes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and quality assurance standards.
• Identify and report potential risks, adverse events, and quality concerns.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.