Part One
- Job Descriptions
The Definition
It is a list that includes a group of elements specific to a specific job, such as [the name of the job, a summary of the job, the supervision of others over the job and the job’s supervision over others, duties and responsibilities, and the special qualifications to hold this job.
It is statements that explain the nature of the job and the responsibilities assigned to the job holder, as well as the relationship between the job and other jobs.
The job description of a health worker specifies:
◾ His powers, i.e. his right to make decisions
◾ His responsibilities, that is, the amount of work that he is expected to accomplish
Purpose of the job description:
It is to specify to the worker, the rest of the team members, and the supervisors:
◾ What the worker is expected to accomplish
◾ The level of performance expected from him
◾ Under whose authority he is.
◾ The people he supervises
Contents of the job description:
Job name :
It is the official name of the recognized job for the person who does the work or performs the job, for example, nursing technician or nursing specialist.
The date :
History is mentioned because the job description is not permanent. Workers and their duties change, and the job description must also be reviewed and changed when necessary.
Function :
Summarizes the main responsibilities of the job:
Duties: -
These are the most important elements of the job description, and even the most important part of it. Each unit duty should be fully defined as a recognized part of the job holder’s work.
Relations :-
This is simple data related to the following
The title of the person responsible for the job holder in performing his duties
Titles of the people whose work the incumbent supervises
Qualifications :-
Describes the qualifications, including basic training and experience, required of the job holder
Principles of organizing and writing job description information:
Arrange assignment descriptions in a logical manner
He mentions the separate duties clearly and concisely, and not going into detail becomes a motor analysis.
Sentences begin with kinetic, functional verbs such as: performed, used
Use quantitative words whenever possible, i.e. achieving the goal by 90%, for example
Using specific words whenever possible is better than unclear words
You start by mentioning the duties as duties and then delay the qualification data
Avoid generalization
If possible, determine the percentage of the total position that is spent on activities
Limits the use of the word “maybe” in relation to the performance of certain duties
Using the daily, periodic, and sometimes routine, if defined well, will make the meaning more specific and clear
Uses of job descriptions:
Job descriptions are used in career guidance for new employees
It is used as a basis for performance evaluation
Use job description items when making promotions
It can be used to identify weaknesses in performance
It is used to determine the numbers needed for the uncle
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Organizational relations:
Under the supervision of: Director of Nursing at the hospital.
Supervises: Nursing staff members in the operations unit.
Work relations: patients, nurses, doctors, and other employees.
Primary purpose of the job:
Determine the tasks of all individuals.
Achieving the organization's goals.
Improving individuals' performance.
Improving the quality of nursing service.
Roles and responsibilities :
He plans, organizes, and distributes work to nursing staff members
With loneliness.
Estimating the unit's needs for nursing staff.
It trains nursing staff and on-the-job training personnel, especially new ones or transfers, while motivating them to continue acquiring information and skills and participating in their training.
Providing and completing the machines, tools and equipment necessary for nursing work.
Prepares schedules for shifts, nights, rest, and vacations, and distributes work among nursing staff members.
Supervising nursing staff members and following up on the implementation of nursing work by periodically visiting clinics.
Supervising attendance and departure and related records.
Evaluating the performance of the unit’s nursing staff.
Assessing patients' nursing needs and developing nursing plans for the unit.
Follow up on the implementation of treatment, observation, nutrition, and tests, and give directions to the nursing staff in the event of a deficiency or negligence in performance.
Reduced registration and recording of files, records and patient tickets.
Organizing meetings related to nursing work.
He prepares a daily report on the condition of patients and the problems that obstruct nursing work, submits it to his direct superior, and follows up on the implementation of comments thereon.
We suggest rewards and punishment.
Training new members of the nursing staff, nursing students, and lower categories.
Follow the rules and principles of infection control and ensure the quality of performance of various nursing tasks.
Follows professional etiquette and behavior in dealing with members of the health team, individuals, patients and their families.
Carrying out similar tasks assigned to it.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor of Nursing.
Preferably those who have additional qualifications (Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Administration or Hospital Administration).
Practical experience :
Experience in nursing work in hospitals for a period of not less than 8 to 15 consecutive years, including at least three years in an administrative or supervisory position.
Knowledge and abilities:
Availability of leadership qualities and the ability to assume responsibility.
The availability of human qualities such as courtesy, respect for oneself and others, and trust in oneself and others.
Ability to apply management principles and functions and link them to nursing management.
Familiarity with the laws and rules regulating nursing administration.
Familiarity with the principles of leadership and effective communication.
To have an effective leadership personality.
Proficiency in English.
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Organizational relations:
Under the supervision of: Nursing supervisors of the operating unit.
Supervises: all personnel in the operating room, including patients, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
Work relations: patients, nurses, doctors and ancillary services.
Primary purpose of the job:
Providing nursing services, including assistance during operations and assisting the surgical team as needed.
Adherence to the unit’s work standards, policies and procedures, the quality and safety assurance program, the principles of environmental preservation, and methods of controlling the spread of infection.
Roles and responsibilities :
Performing nursing handler or sterilizer duties skillfully and quickly.
Preparing the patient for the prescribed procedures and assisting in evaluating the patient’s condition.
Assisting the doctor in conducting examinations and any procedures related to direct patient care.
Providing nursing care to the patient in the operating room, evaluating the results, consulting with other specialists, and modifying procedures related to nursing care, as is necessary to provide the best care for the patient.
Observing the patient's health condition and informing him of any changes that occur to him.
Consider counting pieces of gauze, surgical needles, and instruments in accordance with established procedures to ensure that none of them are lost during operations, and record this in the prescribed form.
Ensure continuity of care for the patient during all stages of the process by submitting a report with the necessary information to the nurse responsible for the next stage of patient care.
Providing psychological support to the patient, showing interest in the patient’s comfort, and maintaining his privacy during all stages of surgical procedures.
Writing the initial nursing history, evaluating the patient’s condition, and developing a special nursing plan for each patient in the unit.
Ensuring the accuracy of information in patients’ medical admission records.
Carrying out the required administrative tasks and preparing all required reports, records and statistics.
Administrative and technical responsible for the inventory in the operating room, including materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ensuring the availability of appropriate quantities of used supplies, reporting and writing reports on any shortages, damages, or excess inventory, and following up on expiration dates.
Ensure the validity of all devices, follow up on their maintenance, and inform the supervisor of any malfunction.
Recording equipment used in surgical procedures in the patient’s record or where requested, and completing financial forms for patient accounts.
Assisting in preparation and development programs for operating room staff.
Participate in the urgent call system and be present in times of emergency when needed.
Carrying out any other tasks or responsibilities assigned to it in the field of work.
Minimum qualifications:
Diploma in Nursing/Nursing Technicians Division.
Practical experience :
One or more years of experience as an operating room nurse or completion of a training program for nursing staff in operating room skills is preferred.
Knowledge and abilities:
Completing specialized training courses for nursing technical and administrative skills in the Operations and Sterilization Unit.
Being able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and breathing if necessary.
Working during different shifts according to the working hours schedule determined by the head of the unit’s nursing staff.
Effective communication skills in dealing with doctors and all the health team in the unit and outside it.
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Organizational relations:-
Under the supervision of: Operating Unit Nursing Supervisor.
Supervises: Nursing staff and ancillary services in the recovery room.
Work relations: patients, nurses, doctors, and unit workers.
Primary purpose of the job:
Providing the necessary nursing care in the recovery room after surgical operations.
Commitment to the unit’s work policies and procedures, the quality and safety assurance program, environmental conservation principles, and methods of controlling the spread of infection.
Roles and responsibilities :
Implement the doctor's instructions and perform all required nursing tasks.
Use assessment skills to determine the patient's physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and prepare a nursing care plan that meets these needs.
Observing the patient's medical condition and informing the doctor of any significant and meaningful changes.
Maintaining a safe and clean environment for the patient by observing sterilization methods, observing and preventing dangerous situations, keeping dangerous machinery away from the patient, and ensuring that the recovery room is prepared and clean at all times.
Ensuring continuity of patient care in the post-operative period by obtaining the necessary information from the nurse responsible for the previous stage of patient care.
Assistant to the physician in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as necessary.
Carrying out appropriate nursing procedures, carefully following the instructions for the recovery room, and accurately recording care steps and developments in the patient’s condition in the patient’s record (nursing notes).
Carrying out the required administrative tasks and preparing all required reports, records and statistics.
Selecting and preparing appropriate tools and equipment for use in post-surgical nursing care.
Administrative and technical responsible for all items inside the recovery room, including equipment, supplies, and materials.
Ensure the validity of all devices in the recovery room, follow up and maintain them, and report any malfunctions in the devices.
Recording equipment used in surgical procedures in the patient’s record, where requested, and completing financial forms for patients’ accounts.
Assisting in preparation and development programs for operating room staff.
Participate in the urgent call system and be present in times of emergency when needed.
Carrying out any other tasks or responsibilities assigned to it in the field of work.
Minimum qualifications:-
Diploma in Nursing/Nursing Technicians Division
Practical experiences :
Preferably more than one year of experience or completion of a training program for nursing personnel in the recovery room.
Knowledge and abilities:
Extensive knowledge and experience in post-operative care of surgical patients.
Knowledge of the principles of anesthesia and necessary care.
Being able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and breathing if necessary.
Working in different shifts according to the schedule specified by the direct manager.
Good communication between doctors and nurses in the unit and outside it.
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Organizational relations:
Under the supervision of: Surgical Nursing Services Supervisor.
Supervises: Central sterilization workers.
Work relations: nursing staff, doctors and other employees.
Primary purpose of the job:
Carrying out sterilization and eliminating pollution (disinfection) work and supervising workers in the central sterilization department.
Duties and responsibilities:
Developing the department’s mission and objectives and preparing and implementing the department’s regulations, procedures, quality control programs, safety and environmental levels, and infection control standards.
Ability and knowledge of sterilization and contamination elimination (disinfection) procedures.
Knowledge of infection control principles and the use of infection control policies and rules.
Operating equipment for sterilization and eliminating contamination (disinfection) in a safe manner.
Follow up on the necessary orders for the department.
Preparing monthly statistics for the department and monitoring consumption.
Follow up and evaluate the performance of the unit’s employees.
Using his abilities and manual skill at work, during breakdowns, performing simple repairs, and operating equipment and machines.
Work to reduce costs relative to business needs without posing a risk to patient care.
Manage all activities within the Sterilization and Supply Department and ensure that technicians follow sterilization principles in a constructive and productive manner.
Ensure the correct operation of all equipment and seek the assistance of a medical device maintenance engineer if necessary.
Request all important tasks weekly, routinely, and in emergency situations if necessary.
Preparing the annual evaluation of technicians working in sterilization and catering and recommending the measures that should be taken regarding them.
Developing improved methods, reviewing policies, and changing work levels within the Sterilization and Supply Department.
Participate in continuing education programs and staff meetings within the department.
Performing sterilization and catering technician work according to work needs and requirements.
Carrying out other similar work assigned to him.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor of Nursing.
Diploma in Nursing Technician from one of the recognized nursing institutes.
Practical experience :
Practical experience of not less than three years in central sterilization.
Previous supervisory experience.
Knowledge and abilities:
Training in sterilization operations.
Familiarity with the principles of public administration and supervision.
Master the basic principles of nursing care.
Master the principles of effective communication
The availability of human qualities such as courtesy, respect for oneself and others, and confidence in oneself and others.