Registered 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. 9.4.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. Specific Tasks
Planning / Assessment
To receive endorsement from the outgoing shift.
To conduct rounds while providing particular attention to critically-ill patients, newly admitted patients, pre and post-operative patients and patients with contraptions.
To obtain and record the patient's vital signs every four (4) hours as ordered.
To join and assist physicians during their rounds.
To refer patient to the appropriate service as necessary.
To perform other duties as may be required by the management. • Implementation
To carry out and transcribes the physician's orders.
To communicate with oter staff members regarding any orders that have been changed or discontinued.
To check the patient's chart and previous order.
To administer medications as prescribed.
To perform the prescribed treatment and / or procedures. Change and discard linens as necessary.
To assist the physician when performing examinations, treatments, procedures and etc.
To check the completeness of emergency medications and arrange for replacements as necessary.
To check contraptions such as intravenous fluids and catheters for proper functioning.
To measure and document the patient's intake and output, and empties output and cleans the container as necessary.
To carry out admitting orders and notifies other services and department pertinent to the patient's admission.
To transports patient safely if required.
To receive post-operative patient and clarify post-operative orders when necessary.
To duly accomplish the discharge form and provide the necessary instruction to the patient.
To perform other duties as may be required by the management.
Evaluation • To review and update the Kardex and evaluates effectiveness of the nursing care provided.
To correctly fill out request forms such as laboratory request.
To ensure that a final nursing round is performed before the end of the shift.
To ensure complete and accurate documentation on the patient's chart.
To perform other duties as may be required by the management.
Other Functions: To maintain an open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues
To present with a neat appearance in proper attire, proper identification as required by the position, department and policy
To demonstrate willingness to identity and assume activities relative to the development needs of the unit and the whole nursing departments.
To demonstrate dependability and flexibility on the work schedule given by the superiors guided with the policy of the unit and the department.