DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate competencies in assessment, intervention and implementation of treatment for variety of   trauma and critical cases with decisive action.  Initiates triage and follows the triage protocol.  Ensure that all patients are treated according to the triage category. Monitor and record the vital signs including the physical condition of the patient. Perform re-assessment of the patient’s condition periodically as needed. Intervenes appropriately during clinical emergency situations. Check, prepare and assemble all the needed equipment’s and instruments prior to the procedure, based on the patient’s need. Demonstrate competencies in providing emergency nursing care and procedures for patients age specific standards. Demonstrate competencies in maintaining and operating the equipment’s such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, ABG machine. Demonstrates vigilance in identifying patients with communicable disease and following the appropriate isolation technique. Demonstrate skills in cleaning and bandaging wounds, assisting the physician in minor procedures and maintaining proper aseptic technique. Performs duties related to ambulance and crash cart as per the hospital protocol. Manage any emergency situations and offer comfort to patients that may be experiencing symptoms of shock and myocardial infarction. Competence in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Advanced Life Support and participates as a member of Code Blue team hospital wide. Plans, implements and evaluates care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner. Predominant role in medication preparation, administration, documentation and monitoring of patients for any adverse reactions. Demonstrate competencies in intravenous cannulation and intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion and blood collection. Performs competency in high alert medications, storage and administration as per the policy. Responsible for maintaining crash cart and critical equipment’s as per the hospital protocol. Meets or exceeds all continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure to practice nursing in accordance with regulatory standards.  Responsible for the supervision of practical nurses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team as required. Perform the task assigned by the head nurse / shift in charge and reports adverse events to head nurse / nursing supervisor. Demonstrate competency in prioritizing in health education and maintaining patient’s record. Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patient care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported. Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of patient and their families. Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medication including high alert medicate and Narcotic as per the hospital policy. Complies with established Departmental policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of patient’s record and ensure that patients’ rights and responsibilities are communicated appropriately and maintains patient’s safety and privacy. Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and actively involved in continuing education provided by the Nursing Education Department. Act as a patient advocate and provide health education and support to patient and families