Job Description
Job Purpose / Objective
Responsible for assisting with nursing care and preparation of obstetrical/surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of HMG and Nursing Department.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Ensure that nursing care plans are written and up to date. Always taking the patients individual needs into account.
- Assess the patient and determine deviations from normal during the process of labor and postpartum period.
- Assist the team in dealing with a life threatening situation during delivery to provide initial stabilization pending arrival of the physician.
- Assess and care for the normal newborn immediately after birth.
- Provide assistance with post-partum care including breastfeeding.
- Set up for deliveries and other procedures.
- Clean equipment, forwards same for re-sterilization and helps set up for next case. Coordinate with the maintenance of a clean, safe environment.
- Assist with a patient examination.
- Process physicians' orders as per policy including use of the order-entry system.
- Utilize the communication systems in an efficient and effective manner (telephone, computer, tube system, mail system, etc.)
- Assist in the maintenance of all supplies and equipment and clean-up / re-set up after deliveries.
- Provide assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases.
- Transport stable of patients for diagnostic testing and for movement between LDR and other departments.
- Assist and support patient during labor and delivery process.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with other Departments in booking procedures, tracking information, and obtaining supplies or equipment for staff and patients.
- Responsible to provide patient and family education.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient information that is seen or overheard.
- Comply with the standards and perform duties necessary to support, achieve and maintain national and international accreditation.
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Education/ Professional Qualification
Experience
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training