أغسطس 07, 2023900 معلومة متنوعة ومفيدة، حول التغذية الصحية

 Job Description      Department: Nursing        Title: OPD Staff Nurse

Reports to:

OPD Head Nurse

Accountable to:

OPD Head Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, ADON &DON.

Job Summary:

     To work within the multi-disciplinary team providing a comprehensive physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients. To participate as a member of the nursing team carrying out all relevant forms of care in conjunction with other team members. Regularly to have responsibility for managing the nursing care delivery on specified shifts.

Responsibilities and duties:

·       Screen the patients on arrival according to specialty.

·       Prepare the consulting rooms for all the clinics.

·       Check patient’s vital signs and prepare patients for examination.

·   Collaborate with the reception staff regarding patients with appointments for specific specialties like surgery, diabetic clinic etc.

·  Make sure the patients’ files are collected on time from Medical Records Department.

·      Assist doctors and stay with patients until the doctor completes the consultation (especially female patients).

·       Assist patients who require other services such as Phlebotomy and Radiology etc.

·       Assist patients who need assistance with wheel chair and porters etc.

·       Hand over patients with prescriptions to the receptionist.

             ·       May be deployed in other departments if the need arises.

           ·       Provide direct care to assigned patients.

           ·       Capture medical history, summarize data and establish nursing diagnoses/patient care needs.

           ·  Observing and recording signs, signs and behaviors consisting of the physiological status                  of patients.

          ·   Perform specified nursing interventions on assigned patients consistent with achievement                        medical plan of care.

          ·  Perform admission, discharge and switch strategies and help others with affected                                person activities.

          ·  Carry out medical orders for all assigned patients; Administer medication safely                                and appropriately possible and treatments.

          ·   Performing or assisting others in performing proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures,                  and infection control measures.

          ·   Document care in all associated patient records.

          ·    Respect the privacy and confidentiality of patient information and records at all times.

          ·    Evaluate the care provided, including patient response.

          ·   Demonstrate ability to assess patient understanding and compliance with instructions                 and health care teaching.

          ·   Establishment of dedicated clinical pathways in collaboration with the Ministry of                                 Education for management specific conditions in the unit.

·     Know the following protocols:

-        Disaster Policy.

-        Code blue policy.

-        Fire safety policy.

-        Infection control policies.

Educational Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the pinnacle nurse & Clinical educator the nurse will:

      ·         Contribution to the determination of the training needs relevant to the clinical area.

      ·         Participate in the clinical introduction of all new nurses and support staff.

      ·         Develop the leadership skills to act as an effective role model.

     ·         Take obligation to your personal mastering and improvement needs.

     ·         Attend all required in-services training programs.

     ·         Keep updated with obligatory schooling which includes Basic Life Support (BLS).

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

·   Follow the appropriate communication channels according to the organizational chart of the department.

          ·      Must be capable of talk efficiently each orally and in writing.

          ·      Maintain professional appearance and dress code.

          ·      Wear Identification badge when working.

·      Respect out-of-office or tardiness policies.

·      Must be revolutionary and feature crucial questioning skills.

·      Always promote a good relationship in the unit to maintain teamwork.

Qualifications:

Education:

·       B.S.N., Nursing College or Nursing Diploma.

Experience:

·       1 years experience in primary nursing care units is preferable. 

Training:

·       Must be registered with the Egyptian Syndicate or Nursing Council/Association of country of origin.

·       Must attend 50 hrs of mandatory in-service training in a contractual year.

·       Uphold and support the mission statement and vision of (...................).

·       BLS certificate is required.

Dress Code:

According to (...................) Policy.

Required competencies:

1-    Vital Signs.

2-    12 Leads ECG.

3-    Narcotic Handling.

4-    Blood Glucose Monitoring.

5-    Blood Extraction.

6-    Obtaining Blood Sample from C-V Line.

7-    I.V Cannulation.

8-    Change of Dressing.