Staff Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs direct nursing care services and assists physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to provide proper patient care.

CORE COMPETENCY MODEL

• Client Focus
• Collaboration
• Initiating Service
• Integrity
• Work Standards

KEY RESULT AREA

• Nursing Service and Patient Care
• Health Information
• Medication and Treatment Administration
• Patient and Health Education
• Patient Record Maintenance
• Coordination

FUNCTIONS

I. DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs direct nursing care procedures, which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre and post-operative care, and admission and discharge duties in accordance to the standards of nursing practice and hospital policies.
• Plans nursing care appropriately by involving the patient/family utilizing the Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis/Analysis, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation).
• Prepares patients for and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers medications and other therapeutics observing the 10 R's of safe medication administration.
• Refers patient's condition to Attending Physician observing proper referral procedure with complete information (Patient's Name, Diagnosis, Room Admitted, Observations Noted, Latest Vital Signs, Nursing Management given) and details.
• Carries out Doctor's legal orders.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of the patient by ensuring compliance to hospital policies and safety standards.

II. HEALTH EDUCATION AND PATIENT ADVOCACY

• Assists in the education and rehabilitation of patients and their families related to physical and mental health.
• Acts as liaison between patients and hospital personnel.
• Orientation of Patient's Rights and Responsibilities to patients assigned to him/her.

III. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

• Charts accurately all observations, decisions, actions, and outcome of actions rendered to patients thru the utilization of the FDAR mode of documentation taking into consideration the time element.
• Monitors the inventory and maintenance of supplies, equipment and facilities, and ensures judicious use of supplies and materials.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates with other services in the hospital regarding patient care needs.
• Attends regular unit meetings and other training programs required.
• Performs other related functions as maybe assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Staff meals provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bacoor: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Nursing license (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person