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Description
Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within the time frame specified by policies, procedures or protocols Develops care plan for all patient assigned, post assessment and does re-assessment. To prepare and administer (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and record prescribed medications. To report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications. To record patients’ medical information and vital signs appropriately. To assess the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks. To assist patients with basic needs such as dressing, eating, and bathing, and to encourage patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem. To take care of patients with surgical wounds and different drain To recognize and manage end of life care patient including : cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, haematology, muscular-skeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psycho-social, sensory and pain problems. To assist patients in bathing, grooming. Guide PCA to help patients mobilize to and from the toilet, to change patient’s diaper if bed-bound. To take extreme care to maintain a patient’s dignity and privacy at all times. To prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient. To meet patients nutritional needs (RT feeding, PEG feeding, NJ feeding To involve, educate, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults. Initiates emergency measures according to adult resuscitation protocols To promote the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults. To record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate formats. To practice at a high level of accountability in collaboration with oncologists to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivor-ship of cancer patients. To possess a sound knowledge base of chemotherapy: protocols, regimens, action & side effects, administration, precautions to be taken, spill management etc. To be skilful in the solubilization and administration of chemotherapeutic drugs. BMT To provide comprehensive orientation, education and counselling to transplant patients and family prior to transplant. To possess the knowledge and skill of caring for patients receiving Bone Marrow Transplantation: peripheral blood stem cells, autologous and allogenic transplants. To have in-depth knowledge on the various complications and the management of the same post BMT: graft rejection, infection, pneumonitis, nonocclusive diseases, GVHD, etc. To provide care for patients with alteration in protective mechanisms: neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, altered skin integrity, neuropathy etc. To be responsible in collaboration with the transplant consultant for the efficient organisation and coordination of pre transplant investigations for transplant patients. To liaise with Cannulation & Apheresis Treatment Team, Day Oncology and inpatient ward areas to facilitate the collection of autologous cells and the admission of transplant patients. To facilitate the referral of patients for consideration of allogeneic BMT and coordinate the transfer of their care. To accept referrals from medical staff on potential bone marrow transplant recipients and co-ordinate the presentation of these patients at unit review meetings. To Coordinate and, together with medical and other staff, provide a comprehensive program of care for transplant recipients including vaccinations, long-term effects etc. To provide patient and family education and counselling upon discharge and follow up as necessary To facilitate holistic care and integrated service provision to patients undergoing a BMT. To participate in and promote family meetings with the multi-disciplinary team. To ensure patient care standards meet professional, organizational, legal and ethical requirements. To ensure confidentiality of client information. •To assist in the on-going review of nursing and medical leukemia and BMT policies and procedures. •To maintain on-going personal and professional development by undertaking further education as required, attending lectures and meetings. To provide on-going information to patients and carers to assist them in understanding their disease process and subsequent plan of care. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Provident Fund Schedule: Rotational shift Experience: Registered Nurse: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Karnataka Nursing Council Registration (Required) Work Location: In person
