Staff NurseOur Lourdes of Lourdes

Job Summary
The Staff Nurse provides direct patient care by observing the steps in the nursing process through assessment for nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. He collaborates with other members of the health team in meeting the needs of the patients. The staff nurse participates in activities related to personal and professional growth and development.
Duties and Functions
1. Assessment
· Interviews patients and his significant ones regarding present and past history of illness
· Utilizes tools of physical assessment such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation in evaluating the condition of the patient
· Keeps accurate and complete records of patient data
· Gives and receives accurate endorsement
· Observes records and reports to members of the health team regarding significant symptoms, reactions, and changes on the status of the patient
· Organizes and analyzes gathered information and data to arrive at a reliable nursing diagnosis
· Accurately checks, measures, and reports vital signs of patient
2. Planning
· Determines and prioritizes the needs of each patient based on the prescribed specific care
3. Implementation
· Performs prescribed nursing procedures and treatments
· Feeds the incapacitated patient, renders oral care, and suctions secretions, when indicated
· Renders sponge bath, perineal care, and vaginal douche, when indicated
· Assists physician during bedside procedure
· Prepares and administers prescribed medications in accordance with standard operating procedures
· Observes different isolation precautions and uses appropriate protective barriers, when necessary
· Observes and maintains proper waste segregation and disposal in accordance with standard operating procedures
· Follows up on room infection control standard operating procedures after patient discharge
4. Evaluation
· Evaluates and revises plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient
· Evaluates the effectiveness of all nursing interventions rendered to the patient
5. Collaborative Patient Care
· Participates in the rounds of the nursing staff and other members of the health team
· Coordinates with other units, departments, and divisions regarding treatment schedule of patient
· Reports defective and lost equipment
· Updates patient and relatives or companions regarding condition of the patient
· Discusses discharge plan to patient and relatives or companions
6. Professional and Personal Growth and Development
· Participates in research conducted within the institution
· Initiates research for his own professional and personal development
· Attends trainings, seminars, workshops, and conventions
7. Other Tasks
· Participates in the maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness in the unit
· Performs other functions as delegated by her superiors
Job Requirements
A. Education
· Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
B. Experience
· On-the-job training / internship in a hospital setting
C. Skills
· Proficiency in English and Filipino
· Problem solving skills
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
D. Certificate / License
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate / ID
· Intravenous Therapy (IVT) certificate / ID
· PRC license