Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings
Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation.
Understand and analyze the assessment information and data
Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues
Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care
Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team
Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities
Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice
Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment.
Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams
Perform essential life support (BLS
Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment
Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions
Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions
Provide wound care management
Ensure that all equipment used in the clinical areas is safe to use and all in working order. Reports any defaults to the Nurse In-Charge and Biomedical Department appropriately
Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed
Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge
Assist physicians with procedures which include but not limited to:
Intubation
Central Line insertion
Pigtail insertion
Chest Tube insertion
Lumbar Puncture
Performs and assists in performing specific Nursing procedures which include but not limited to:
Blood transfusion
Care of patient on ventilator
Care of patient on endotracheal tube
Care of patient on tracheostomy
Administration of commonly used medications as per doctor order (Vasopressor, narcotics and controlled)
Blood extraction and IV insertion
Pre- and post-operative care
TPN administration and monitoring
Cardiac compression
Bag valve mask ventilation
Defibrillation
End of life care
Care of patients on PEG
Arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic service as ordered.
Place/send diet orders to dietary department.
Follows the medication administration protocol and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Assembles patient chart and attached required forms.
Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Consults physician when necessary.
Schedules appointment and arranges for patient transportation in other department for care of services.
Ensure that the equipment is clean and in good working condition prior to use.
Maintains controlled and narcotic drugs.
Completes unit forms and registers.
Gathers required statistics and prepares reports as required.
Places charges in the system.
Observes proper technique in the performance of all duties.
Makes patients rounds, evaluates patient condition.