provide comprehensive patient care including assessing needs administering medications monitoring vital signs educating patients and families and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Heres a more detailed breakdown of a nurses job description:
Core Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Care:
Assess patients health conditions and needs.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Monitor patients vital signs symptoms and progress.
Provide direct patient care including administering medications and treatments.
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
Ensure patient comfort and wellbeing.
Communication and Collaboration:
Communicate effectively with patients families and other healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
Educate patients and families about their health conditions treatments and recovery processes.
Document patient information accurately and thoroughly.
Technical Skills:
Operate and monitor medical equipment.
Assist with medical procedures.
Take and record patient samples temperatures and blood pressure readings.
Change wound dressings and care for other treatment options.
Other Responsibilities:
Supervise and train nursing staff.
Maintain a safe and clean patient environment.
Advocate for patients rights and needs.
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Must be a high school graduate. Further training in child care and development from some registered institution (eg. ACNS . Proven child care experience with references. First Aid and CPR certification. Safety certification. A valid driving license and a safe driving record.
Education
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