Head Nurse/Nurse Manager - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) - Doha, Qatar
Service Description: Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
Sidra’s 9-bed Pre-Admission Testing Unit (PAT) will provide pre-operative and pre-procedural assessments, testing and preparation for all elective Interventional Services patients: women preparing for Obstetrical and/or Gynecological treatment and pediatric patients during their PAT visit. A strong focus will be placed on patient and family education using various media to enhance learning. An Anesthesiologist and a Perioperative Nurse will interview and evaluate each patient. Testing may include: blood work, EKG, and chest X-ray which will be carried out in PAT. Patient education and discharge planning will be initiated during this appointment. In addition, a Child-Life Specialist will meet with selected pediatric patients and their families to enhance their understanding of the Perioperative process and to address the unique needs of children.
Hours of operation: Sunday to Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00
Direct Reports: Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Leaders, Staff Nurses and Patient Care Partners.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services, the Manager - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) is responsible for the evaluation, direction and administration of patient care delivery and the staff assigned to the PAT and in the pre-operational phase ensures that recruiting, commissioning, onboarding, orientation and service activation responsibilities are carried out in accordance with department and organization goals and objectives.
Requirements
Master's in Nursing or a Healthcare-related field, from a North American or Western institution (NOTE: degree CANNOT be online or distance education)
Active, unrestricted North American or Western RN license
At least 7 years current progressive nursing management experience in Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) within a North American or Western academic medical center
Current certification as a BLS provider
Demonstrated knowledge of established PAT standards of care and to apply these standards of care to the analysis and development of policies, procedures, guidelines and ordersets, and protocols
All applications must be submitted before February 20, 2013
Benefits
Tax-free income
Furnished Accommodations
Air Transportation
Medical Coverage
Generous vacation
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