Purpose:
To provide nursing services within the respective department, in order that the patient receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritizing care for the critically ill patients based his/her assessment data.
Evaluate patients hourly in Cardiac Critical Unit e.g. their overall health status, to include vital signs etc. and act swiftly according to the findings.
Perform various nursing procedures as outlined in the Nursing Council Procedure Manual.
Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
Prepare patients for surgery preoperatively to include cleaning and disinfection of surgical sites, administration of pre-operative medications, etc.
Administer routine intravenous medications as per the set time ordered by the physician/surgeon.
Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support to all patients, their families, and visitors, to include treatment options while maintaining confidentiality of patients' information.
Do accurate documentation and keep proper records of all of his/her patients.
Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
Set and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment, etc. to enable correct response to the patients' conditions at all times.
Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
Safeguard hospital's and patients' confidential information and property at all times.
Report all complaints and incidences to the In-charge as they occur.
Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit's In-charge or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:
Unit Nurse In-charge or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)
Head of Units
Manager Nursing Services
Director Nursing Services
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Junior Nurses, Ward Clerks, Ward Attendants, Cleaners
QUALIFICATIONS
Committed Christian
KRN, KRM/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse, with post Cardiac Certificate training.
Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
BLS Certified
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills.
Mentorship training is an added advantage
Computer Literate