Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee, plan, implement, and evaluate patient centered care delivery on assigned unit(s) 24 hours/ 7 days / week, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, procedures, guidelines, and professional nursing standards. Manage operational, human, and financial resources; foster professional development among team members and cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care. Apply the American Nurses Association Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice, participate in planning activities to promote Magnet standards in the Nursing Services Department and enforce Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements. Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of the Nursing Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TASK GROUPS

• Greet, receive, and create a positive experience for every patient/family by demonstrating a professional, caring, empathetic and friendly approach following the service excellence standards and guidelines.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care by monitoring adherence to standards, conducting performance improvement audits, and implementing continuous quality monitoring parameters for patient safety.
• Promote evidence-based principles and integrate research findings into nursing care for the specified population to enhance clinical practice.
• Communicate and document pertinent incidents in a timely manner, collaborating with the Nurse Leader on action plans.
• Utilize information systems to support managerial decisions related to clinical care, human resources, operations, and finance.
• Manage human resources functions, including recruiting, selecting, orienting, appraising, coaching, training staff, fostering professional development and recognizing and awarding staff achievements, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department (HRD) and Clinical and Professional Development Center (CPD).
• Plan, create, utilize, analyze, and monitor unit budgets (minor, capital, operational) and staffing expenses, ensuring strategic alignment and budgetary compliance.
• Oversee the inventory of unit supplies, monitoring usage reports and ensuring accurate charging by nursing staff.
• Implement strategies to minimize losses through effective supervision of supplies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs or Director of Nursing

COMPETENCIES

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Client Focus, Problem Solving, Team Skills, Developing Others, Resource Management, Financial Management, Quality Management

KNOWLEDGE / KNOW-HOW

Knowledge

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of nursing administration.

Familiarity with Joint Commission International requirements and Magnet standards

Education:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in nursing or healthcare related field.

Experience:

Minimum Experience: 5 - 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse at AUBMC or 7 - 9 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting, 2 years are in a supervisory role

Languages:

Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (EEE >/= 32).

Preferred Languages: French is an asset.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL

Reporting Channel:

Reporting to: 1st Level: Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs

Reporting to: 2nd Level: Director of Nursing

Supervisory Channel:

Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses, Auxiliary Nurses, Floor Clerks, Clinic Assistants, Tellers, and other support staff on the nursing unit.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Effort:

Moderate Physical Effort

Work Schedule:

Regular weekdays

Working Conditions:

Exposed to patient element