Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurses (CCU Staff Nurses)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• 3 years of experience in the same Field Outpatient Department.

• Dataflow is a must.

• Saudi license holder is a plus.

• Fluent in English

Job description:

• Applying comprehensive assessment to the patient on admission and on daily basis, Applying triaging, and treatment of the Cardiac adult patients.


• Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.


• Applying nursing procedures related to cardiac area such Echocardiography, Arterial blood gases ,mechanical ventilator ,central venous catheter, chest tube,…..etc


• Preparing equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.


• Responding to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.


• Recording all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.


• Connecting patients to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.


• Monitoring and interpret patient data.


• Assessing any potential health problems and needs.


• Performing direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line.


• Developing nursing care plans and close monitoring to fluid balance chart.


• Following international standards for Aseptic technique with the patient’s procedures.


• Preparing patients for catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation and cardiac procedures.


• Obtaining and evaluates ECG and other lab data and notifies cardiologist or attending if necessary.


• Taking the patient's vital signs, oxygen levels and heart rhythm before the physician examines the patient.


• Beginning an intravenous line while preparing patients for a catheterization or cardiac procedure.


• Serving as a Patient Navigator for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED, such as implantable event monitors, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, and wearable external defibrillators).

Compensation:

• Competitive salary


• Accommodation provided.


• Transportation allowances


• Flight tickets