Mental Health Nurse jobs in United States

One of our clients is in the Health Care industry in Allkhobar, Saudi Arabia, and is hiring for the position of RN Nurse.

Location: Alkhobar

Years of Experience: 2 - 3 Years

Educational Qualification: an associate degree (ASN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Saudi Council Registration

Compensation: Competitive salary including other benefits

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or maximum one-month notice period.

Provide outpatient nursing services in the Medical Center following established standards and practices.

• Complete new hire mandatory orientation program within 30 days of hire.
• Complete the Departmental competency-based orientation within 90 days of hire.
• Consult with and keep Nursing Director informed of activities, needs and problems.
• Take charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Director and/or in absence of Nursing Director.
• Comply with established nursing standards.
• Implement and maintain established department unit, Medical Center programs, policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control.
• Interpret these to patients, medical staff and public as appropriate.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patient and personnel.
• Ensure documentation of weekly checklist of expiry date of clinics supplies.
• Ensure instruments sterility prior use to each patient; proper sending of instruments for sterilization to CSSD in accordance to the center infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Assist in care and maintenance of department supplies, equipment and facilities. Report defective supplies, malfunctioning equipment to Nursing Director. Request maintenance and repair. Document maintenance.
• Learn the principles of quality improvement.
• Report any potential quality issues to Nursing Director or nursing director, or directly to the continuous quality Improvement Department.
• Serve on performance improvement teams when requested and assisting in carrying out the functions of the team.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary risk management program by reporting occurrences and incidents as they take place.
• Perform tasks such as the following:
• Check patient medical record to see that all consents and other required forms are attached.
• Outpatient Nursing Assessment and Re-assessment
• Work with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff.
• Identify potential risks, problems and take appropriate remedial action.
• Act as a contact point for patients who have attended the clinic, providing information and health promotion advice
• Support the patient and assist the physician with any procedures necessary for the examination, investigations and treatment of patients.
• Assist patient in the referral process.
• Provide health education to the patients and their family.
• Work towards coordinating the activities of the department on a day to day basis in rotation with other team members.
• Contribute towards an efficient, therapeutic and safe environment in the clinic.
• Record patient\'s attendance in the clinic.
• Perform specific nursing procedures per assigned clinic.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance on all instrument and equipment are done and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) sticker is attached and valid.
• Demonstrate competency in using or assisting with clinic equipment.
• Maintain required clinics records, patient charts, forms, logs, register, censuses, prepare required reports; collect required statistics.
• Follow guidelines for nursing documentation.
• Clinic supplies requisition.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Promote Communication
• Effectively communicate and maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships with health care team and peers.
• Identify and report communication problems of patient, family and staff.
• Report pertinent information regarding patient care needs to appropriate team members and document on patient record.
• Maintain patients rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.