Job Description

Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care is given to Paediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Responsibilities
Identifies the patient accurately.
Identifies and responds to urgent/emergencies appropriately and directs team members.
Provides Nursing Care to patients before and post-procedure.
Books patient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according to treatment plan.
Follows up on patients’ diagnostic tests and coordinate with physicians to inform patients about their results, treatment, or if a follow-up is needed with a physician.
Keeps consultation rooms stocked and clean before and after the patient has been seen.
Ensures patient education is provided upon discharge.
Checks crash cart, refrigeration temperature checklist, etc.
Reports medical equipment due for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) monthly.
Addresses urgent care cases with the physician.
Addresses all Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks on time.
Calls patients to inform them of approved labs and images and ensure scheduling takes place.
Updates all patients about the status of their requests.
Follows up with the insurance coordinators on approvals needed.
Coordinates with the Operating Room (OR) Coordinator and patient to schedule the operations when applicable.
Maintains and updates skills and knowledge in medication administration including chemotherapy and blood and blood products transfusion.
Maintains and updates skills and knowledge in venous access including (peripheral lines and all types of central lines).
Creates and safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

:Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients
.Skills in the assessment of patient and family’s physical and psychological needs
Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs
.Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential