staff nurse

I. Job Summary

"Is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients within an assigned area."

II. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Gives direct nursing care.

2. Identifies nursing needs of patients.

3. Plans, gives and evaluate nursing care.

4. Admits patients.

5. Performs such nursing activities such as bathing and oral hygiene.

6. Assist patient in moving, maintaining proper alignment of patients' body and utilizing good body mechanic.

7. Takes and record vital sign.

8. Observes medical sepsis.

9. Observes signs and symptoms, institutes remedial action when appropriate and record these in his/her chart.

10. Report observations to the physician.

11. Observes and respond to the patient's emotional and spiritual need.

12. Acts as a liaison between patients and hospital personnel.

13. Interprets to the patients and his family their roles in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation.

14. Prepares patients for, and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.

15. Carriers out doctor's legal values.

16. Assists physicians when examining patients.

17. Performs irrigations, catheterizations and gives enema.

18. Administers and charts medications and patients' reactions to medications.

19. Instructs patients and families.

20. Sees to it that equipment receives proper care maintenance.

21. Discharge patients.

22. Performs post-mortem care.

23. Teaches and direct new professional nursing personnel.

24. Acts as head nurse when so delegated.

25. Receive and endorses ward equipment and supplies.

26. Interpret hospital policies and procedures.

27. Gives health teaching.

28. Maintains good relationship with other hospital personnel.

29. Attends meetings and conferences.

30. Compliance with the quality procedures and policies.

31. Other relevant tasks that may be required by the immediate supervisor.

III. Job Specifications:

1. Education/Experience:

Academic: 4 years Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience: Preferably with hospital experience

Licensure: PRC License

Certification: with BLS/ACLS Certificate, With IVT Training