general ward NurseTriCity Medical Center, Inc.

Job Descriptions
To proper assess the physical and psychosocial status of the patients assigned to them by taking vital signs, asking pertinent questions as part of a thorough assessment as guide for the care to be given.
To proper identify the patient's need and must be observed at all times.
To perform an admission assessment within the first hour of admission and re- assessment as needed at specified time.
To identify and document plan of care as well as discharge planning needs of the patient.
To develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic for each patient in collaboration with their significant others in order to address all the identified needs of the patient.
To include a nursing diagnosis for each identified problems.
To develop a teaching and discharge plan of care as per unit standard.
To coordinate properly with other members of the healthcare team, other department with regards to the execution of doctor's legal order.
To prioritize the patient's needs and doctor's order.
To coordinate with all Ancillary Departments for scheduling of services, procedures required by the patient, transfer of patients as needed, and forwarding of requests for certain diagnostic procedures in different department like Laboratory, Radiology, Heart Stations, and Rehabilitation.
A continuous support and promotions of Infection control programs
To demonstrate knowledge on techniques, procedures and correct use of protective equipment.
To demonstrate an adherence to infection control policies as evidenced by employees' record of attendance and practices.
To report any incidence of needle pricks, blood and body fluids exposure and exposure to infectious cases as well to the Charge Nurse and Head Nurse to have a proper coordination with the Infection Control Officer on Duty
To promote an effective working relations and works effectively as a part of Intra- or interdepartmentally goals and objective.
To participate in staff meeting as determined by the Head Nurse or Area Supervisor.
To support the hospital's mission and vision, procedures and policies through attendance on committee meetings if applicable.
To complete the work assignments, task, requirement given by the Head nurse or Charge nurse
To provide patient comfort and helping relieve anxiety by explaining the treatment to be performed to him/ her, explaining the procedures, and what to expect.
To use sound judgment in adjusting nursing procedures to individual needs of the patient.
To demonstrate the nursing skills and knowledge, accompanied by the right attitude in nursing management in emergency cases like arrest of the patient, incidence of fall, absconded patients, as well as dealing with a difficult type or demanding types of patients and relatives
To maintain an up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for the use of the health care team and to ensure quality nursing care such as:
To maintain a proper record of medication/s administered
To record the patient's intake and output, including the vital signs obtained by the Nurse Associates; double checking of the details gathered may be performed as necessary or whenever in doubt.
To coordinate with the Charge Nurse of the shift, the Kardex should be properly accomplished and updated.
To carry out of the doctor's order.
To execute bedside nursing procedures like monitoring vital signs as per doctor's preferences
To give the medications with the observance of 12 rights.
Re- enforcing the explanation of the procedures to be done to the patient and family as needed
To direct patient including their significant others as preparation for the discharge and continuity of care even at home, thus ensuring fast recovery of the patient.
To ensure a safe transfer/ transport of patients to and from the unit and observe proper handover to the receiving unit.
To demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of the patient, families and visitors, fellow employees, doctors, to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
To interact with all of the above with considerations, courtesy, helpful manner as observed by co-staff and superiors
To foster mature professional relationships with fellow co-workers in a most friendly courteous manner as measured by peer inputs and management observations.
To participate actively with the hospital's programs such as cost reductions or quality improvement
To comply with the 6S programs of the hospital.
To act as a role model with the new staff nurses, nurse associates or even with other co-health workers in the unit in participation of correct usage of hospital supplies, strict monitoring and proper charging of any items used and need to be charged to the assigned patient.
To maintain confidentiality of all information about the patient and their family.
To utilize the equipment, materials, supplies, medicines, other assets of the hospital, ensuring that they were kept safe and in good condition.
To observe the hospital policies and ensures strict compliance with the use of narcotics in the area.
To perform other duties as may be required by the management.
Job Qualifications
Experience:
nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
English (Preferred)
Tagalog (Preferred)
Work Remotely:
No