46 Rn Icu jobs in Saudi Arabia

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: NICU Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

Highly skilled and dedicated NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ) critical care consultant, providing expert care for critically ill newborns, leading the development of specialized neonatal critical care services, and contributing to the hospital's reputation as a center of excellence in neonatal care. Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high standards of Care.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality neonatology care to patients in this area of medicine.
• Provide consultative service as requested.
• Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians, and residents.
• Actively participates in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise and Participates in research activities.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Performs special procedures as privileged.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a medical school of good standing.
• Completion of required period of training in neonatology.
• Saudi Arab or American /European Board Certification or equivalent.
• Membership and/or Fellowship status in America and/or Europe or their equivalent and fulfilling the criteria for the consultant as required
• A certificate recognized by the Saudi commission is a must.
• Dataflow is a must.

Professional Experience

• Min. 3-4 years Post Board/Fellowship in NICU.
• A registered member of the Saudi Board Council

Language

• Proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Arabic may be beneficial.

References

• Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: NICU Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

Highly skilled and dedicated NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ) critical care consultant, providing expert care for critically ill newborns, leading the development of specialized neonatal critical care services, and contributing to the hospital's reputation as a center of excellence in neonatal care. Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high standards of Care.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality neonatology care to patients in this area of medicine.
• Provide consultative service as requested.
• Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians, and residents.
• Actively participates in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise and Participates in research activities.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Performs special procedures as privileged.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a medical school of good standing.
• Completion of required period of training in neonatology.
• Saudi Arab or American /European Board Certification or equivalent.
• Membership and/or Fellowship status in America and/or Europe or their equivalent and fulfilling the criteria for the consultant as required
• A certificate recognized by the Saudi commission is a must.
• Dataflow is a must.

Professional Experience

• Min. 3-4 years Post Board/Fellowship in NICU.
• A registered member of the Saudi Board Council

Language

• Proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Arabic may be beneficial.

References

• Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.

Provides a wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills. Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.

Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled, or complex care.
Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
Sets up, monitors, and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Analyzes, interprets, and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols.
Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care.
Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors.
Always answers a patient’s call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient.
Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time, and place for patient-related discussions.
Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.
Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expanded nursing roles.

Education
3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.
Experience
5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years' experience in lieu of formal course.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.

Provides a wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills. Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.

Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled, or complex care.
Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
Sets up, monitors, and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Analyzes, interprets, and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols.
Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care.
Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors.
Always answers a patient’s call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient.
Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time, and place for patient-related discussions.
Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.
Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expanded nursing roles.

Education
3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.
Experience
5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years' experience in lieu of formal course.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.

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Job Summary

Consultant is responsible for providing care for his/her patients (inpatient and outpatient including patients admitted in Intensive Care Unit) maintaining a high-level of professional performance in accordance with:

• Evidenced based medicine.
• Professional medical ethics and JCIA standards.
• Hospital medical by-laws.
• Laws of Ministry of Health in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other

applicable regulations according to the departmental quality plan.

Providing effective leadership of the department maintaining an appropriate quality plan using measurable performance improvement standards in the field of intensive care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.
• Provides patient care within the parameters of their professional competence as reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges for both in-patients and out-patients.
• Practices within the framework of clinically relevant and scientifically valid standards, guidelines and criteria.
• Conducts regular ward rounds on his own and/or as a team to formulate a multi-disciplinary treatment plan.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on his/her patients within the range of the specialty.
• Assessment and referral of appropriate patients under his/her medical care to other appropriate medical facilities as well as accepting referrals of patients with medical problems in his/her field of specialty.
• Participate in the on-call rota of the department for patient care and admission.
• Responds to emergencies to offer advice and actively participate with problems if required, related to his/her specialty.
• Observes and upholds the patients rights of security, confidentiality and privacy.
• Maintains appropriate records of all patients with accurate, timely legible completion of patients medical records.
• Consultant has a leadership role in the organization performance.
• Supervision of duties of assigned junior staff.
• Provides leadership for performance-improvement functions in the process of measurement, assessment and improvement of both clinical and non-clinical process as part of the Departmental Quality Plan.
• Active participation in Continued Medical Education (C.M.E.) through educational hospital activities (morning report meetings, grand rounds, clinical tutorials and seminars, journal club, radiology or clinico-pathological conferences).Also, through National and International meetings, conferences and symposia. Participation in review of literature, case reporting and clinical studies/research.
• Active participation in training program related to his field and organization within the hospital for training of junior medical staff and in-service training for nursing staff and technicians.
• Continuous update of his knowledge in the medical field as well as continuously upgrading level of skill in his/her field of profession.
• Participation in committee meetings assigned to him/her (Quality Improvement, Infection Control, etc.).
• Abides by Department Policies and Procedures, as well as hospital by-laws, Rules and Regulations.
• To carry out any other assignments as directed by Hospital Administration and/or the department head and within the realm of his knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
• Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
• Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
• Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.

DUTIES RELATED TO HIS SUBSPECIALITY

• Available in emergencies to offer advice on problems related to his/her subspeciality and accept referrals of patients with medical problems in his field.
• Responsible for coverage of emergency consultation in his field as per duty rota.
• Should participate actively in daily unit management activities necessary for the efficient, timely and consistent delivery of ICU services to the patient of the hospital. These activities include but are not limited to:
• Triage and bed allocation, discharge planning.
• Recommendation of unit policies and procedures and supervision of application of unit policies.
• Participation in ongoing Quality Improvement, Infection Control activities including supervision of data collection in addition to membership of committees including Code Blue Committee.
• Interaction with other department as necessary to facilitate the management of patients and smooth operation of ICU.
• Review of the appropriate utilization of ICU resources in hospital.
• Recommend equipment purchases and changes, and have input on structural and design changes within the unit.
• Provide the Medical Director with the recommendations on the activities, morbidities, mortalities and major changes in the ICU/CCU.
• Should conduct regular ICU rounds with ICU team and see patients as often as required by acuity but at least twice daily.
• Investigations and management of patients with medical problems related to his subspeciality, even if under the primary care of other attending physicians but with prior permission and willingness of the primary physician concerned using subspeciality related invasive and non invasive procedures.
• Collaborative assistance in referrals of above type of patients to appropriate facilities for further management if resources of this institution are not adequate.
• Should be able to perform the usual critical care procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic as indicated by the competence, capability; including but not limited to:
• Maintenance of the airway to include endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Placement of Intravascular Catheters and monitoring devices including:
• Two) Peripheral and central venous lines
• Three) Pulmonary artery catheters
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Placement of transvenous temporary pacing lead wire.
• Tube Thoracostomy.
• Should be able to serve as the team leader providing managed care within the ICU, integrating and tiliating the care of the patient with complex illness or injury including multi system failure.
• Active participation in Continuing Medical Education through national/international medical meetings. This includes Morbidity and Mortality, Morning Reports, grand Rounds, clinical Seminars, journal Club, X-ray and Clinico-Pathological Conference.
• Keep current with medical literature.
• Participate in CME programs for ICU Junior Staff, Nursing staff and other related health care providers.
• Should perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations of Riyadh Care Hospital and should follow the ethics of medical profession and laws of the Kingdom.

Reporting to

Head of Department

• Liases with:

Consultants of his/her specialty, of other specialties within the department, Consultants of other departments, Nursing staff Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals, patients and their families.

• Senior Registrars, Registrars, Residents, Respiratory Therapy, Nurses and other paramedical staff assigned to him.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

• EDUCATION :
• Required
• Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty. Saudi Board / Arab Board or American Board, or Canadian Fellowship, or FRCS, or Equivalent.

Higher qualifications in his specialty, if any.

EXPERIENCE :

• Required
• Minimum five (5) years experience Post Qualification.
• Current valid license to practice medicine in the area of specialty.
• Registration in Saudi Commission of Health Specialties and/or Current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia.
• Additional experience in a sub-specialty
• Academic affiliation.
• Demonstrates leadership and administrative skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Communication in spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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