Staff Nurse

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments. Assists the physicians in performing special procedures. Under the direction and guidance of the ICU in charge closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient under his/her care. Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patients physical condition. Able to perform the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively. Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains a high level of expertise in critical care. Accepts responsibilities delegated by the Head Nurse or team leader and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned. Maintains the patients clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards. Assists the physician with procedures and treatments. Administers treatments including sterile procedures. Participates in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments. Guides personnel in evaluating patient needs. Performs patient care within the principles of Team Nursing, reporting pertinent observations or complaints to the team leader and/or Head Nurse. Assists Head Nurse or Charge Nurse in personnel work evaluation. Administers medications according to hospital policy. Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, informs proper authority of discrepancies. Attends and supports In-service Education Programs. Participates in or initiates CPR and Codes when necessary. Serves on Nursing Committee when requested. May make out patient assignment sheets if delegates by the Head Nurse To give a daily report to the ICU In charg Preferred candidate profile Job competence. Quality and Safety consciousness. Commitment & initiative. Initiative, punctuality & learning, Adherence to work ethics, dependability. Interpersonal relations. Team work, Communication, Positive & empathetic attitude Computer Skills & Knowledge