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Registered Nurse-NICU
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Registered Nurse-NICU13
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About the Job
Skills
· Job competence.
· Quality and Safety consciousness.
· Commitment & initiative.
· Initiative, punctuality & learning,
· Adherence to work ethics, dependability.
· Interpersonal relations.
· Team work,
· Communication,
· Positive & empathetic attitude
· Computer Skills & Knowledge
· To get oriented to the ward routines, equipment and type of patients.
· Prepare nursing care plans and render effective bedside nursing care in a professional way.
· Administer on time medications and therapies.
· To ensure that all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctor’s perusal and further advice.
· To assist the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds.
· To maintain the medical and nursing records of patients as per the institutional requirements and that of the treating consultants.
· To raise requisitions on the computer for drugs.
· To ensure diet and investigation slips are raised.
· Maintain personal, patients and environmental hygiene.
· To check and record vital signs legibly and promptly.
· To be aware and implement accordingly all protocols in the unit as hand washing, infection control, medications, narcotic policy, ICU, personal valuables, etc.
· To handle with care and with knowledge all gadgets used in patient care in the wards.
· To handle waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.
· To follow strictly all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.
· To maintain a cordial inter personal relationship within the unit and with support departments.
· To take over and handover properly at change of shifts.
· To be aware of the patient rights and preserve the same.
· Attend in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge.
· To ensure strict discipline and decorum at all times.
· To fill up the Nursing Assessment Guide within 24 hrs of patient’s admission.
· To ensure that the patient is comfortable and implement safety measures for vulnerable patients as per the policy.
· To review the doctor’s notes and the drug chart on admission and implement action as required.
· To raise pharmacy indents, check on receipt, and stock in the patient’s bedside locker and medication trolley.
· To administer drugs according to ‘Drug Administration Policy.’
- To identify two patient identifiers before administering medicines.
- Medications to be administered during standard medication timings unless a stat order is written.
- To administer dangerous medicines counter checked by a second nurse for the ‘six medication rights’ and complete documentation policy.
- To be aware and implement accordingly the policies with respect to ‘Medications brought by patient’ and ‘self administration by patients.’
· To observe the patient to ensure safe medication / adverse reactions. In case of ADR the respective form to be filled.
· Any errors in medication / nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of the Charge nurse or Nursing supervisor.
· To complete the transfer formalities as per the In-house Transfer Policy.
· To be aware of the following measures i.e. Infection Control, Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety, End of Life Issues, and Effective Management of Information to maintain confidentiality of information – medical / personal – of patients and ensures implementation.
- To avoid any violation of confidentiality of information e.g. no discussion of patient identifiable information in public areas.
- No verbal orders from Doctors to be taken by Nurses except in emergency and for diet which should later be followed by a written order.
· To maintain a register to record all blood and blood products wasted / discarded on the floors.
· To complete the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to operation theatre.
· Role of a neonatal nurse is specific and particular, as the neonate remains dependent on care providers for his physical needs. Each area of care for neonate is different from adults.
· For example:
· Feeding
· Position
· Medication dosage (i.e. according to weight and body surface)
· To have thorough knowledge on gestational age assessment, and the special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age newborn.
· To follow universal precaution as per the unit protocol.
· To assist the doctors in the management of the asphyxiated newborn, including resuscitation and stabilization.
· To be fully aware of the APGAR score and APGAR scoring performed.
· To ensure safety and security of neonates by adapting safety measures.
· To assist the doctors in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys.
· Venopuncture
· Endotracheal intubation
· Catheterization of umbilical artery and vein.
· Peripheral I.V. and arterial line insertion.
· ICD insertion
· Lumbar puncture
· To encourage, educate and assist mothers in breastfeeding.
· To prepare artificial feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctor’s written instruction.
· To handle with care and with knowledge all gadgets used in patient care.
· To have thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation.
· Responsible for checking and recording daily weight of the baby.
· Responsible for monitoring and maintaining normal oxygen saturation level.
· To accompany the baby during transportation
· To give reassurance and health education to the attendant on breastfeeding, Formula feeding, safety measures, and effect of medication.
· To obtain signature from the parents (father or mother) at the time of discharge that they have received their baby.
· To perform patient and family education.
· To be aware of NABH standards and implement the same.
About the company
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care...
Company Size
51-200 Employees
Headquarter
Bangalore
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