Nurse

Role Overview

Nurse at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).

Role Purpose

Deliver direct nursing care to patients in the clinic and emergency room, perform clinical assessments and procedures, maintain equipment and safety standards, and support the physician in treatment delivery and patient management.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care and Assessment

• Arrange entry of patients to the physician according to serial number.
• Perform nursing assessment and measurements required in the clinic according to patient assessment and reassessment policy and procedures of the Nursing Department.
• Provide nursing care and first aid to patients in a rapid, timely manner respecting priorities of patient care.
• Take care and follow up of medical problems of chronic disease patients and perform nursing assessment for them to provide preventive and therapeutic services.

Treatment and Procedures

• Carry out therapeutic nursing procedures delegated by the physician and monitor patient's condition.
• Provide proper care of injuries, burns, fractures and dressing for all wounds.
• Administer injections prescribed as well as other forms of treatment ordered by the physician.

Equipment and Environment Management

• Check the oxygen cylinder, defibrillator, suction apparatus, emergency medical bag and all other equipment and instruments daily to ensure they are in good working order.
• Check essential ambulance equipment daily including oxygen supply, spinal board, suction equipment and intubation set.
• Maintain the emergency room clean and protect patients from infection and accident according to infection control measures.
• Demonstrate awareness of fire hazards and necessary precautions to be taken in the event of fire.

Reporting and Documentation

• Perform statistics for the treatment room and submit them to responsible department.
• Evaluate care given to determine if it has been effective and take necessary corrective action.
• Report to the nursing supervisor any immediate problems and difficulties that arise during duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient's records.

Additional Duties

• Participate in transfer of patients if needed.
• Participate in university events as directed by supervisor.
• Cover evening shift, weekend and public holidays.
• Respond to on-call cover if needed.
• Cover assigned clinic as directed by supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of accredited Institute or College of Nursing.
• Must pass the nursing license examination given by the Saudi Council of Health Specialties.

Skills & Competencies

• Certified in BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) on a two-year basis according to guidelines of the Saudi Heart Association.
• Required to be updated in knowledge, skills and attitude.