Practical Nurse-Tower D8-Burns Intensive Care Unit (BICU)

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assesses and implements nursing care for patients ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.
• Assists in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.
• Reports any significant changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse-RN immediately.
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely, accurate communication and complete documentation with patients to include verbal and written correspondence with the patient or the patient’s representative.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient- centered care in a professional manner.
• Responsible for documentation and participation in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
• Assists registered nurses – RNs and clerical staff in administrative duties as required
• Ensures patients and families are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their health care needs.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication
• Provides feedback on strategies to decrease costs and effective utilization of resources
• Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact. JOB DESCRIPTION
• Outpatient setting: Interact with clinic patients during the appointment time frame. Interactions with the patient may include greeting, rooming, vital signs, preparing the patient for exams or procedures, and providing instruction follow-up directions to the patient.
• Ensure exam rooms, stations and clinic areas are stocked with adequate supplies to promote efficient patient care.
• Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager. Accountabilities
• Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable
• Ensures the registered nurse is informed of observations and care provided for patients and documented appropriately.
• Gathers records of patients regarding current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews the medical record
• Manages all timely communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Maintains a safe and secure unit environment, identify report, and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.

Educational Qualification:

Required

• Diploma of Nursing not less than eighteen (18) months course duration
• AND Current National License
• AND BLS

Desired

• ACLS, PALS relevant to the area of specialty.

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year in similar health setting