Nursing Officer Job Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

The role-holder assist the cardiologist in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures on patients and providing quality nursing care, assessing and managing patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab, and supporting interventional radiology as needed in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• To understand the procedural component of interventional cardiology including setting up of cath lab for intervention, assistance to the performing physician, handling and passage of blood gases, interpretation of blood gas results and angiography as within the scope of training and maintenance of sterile field.
• Knowledge of operation of interventional software for the obtaining and recording of hemodynamic data from the case.
• Intimate knowledge of the supplies in the lab including sheaths, stents, catheters, balloons and the many other components the interventionalist may request for during the procedure.
• Willingness for pre-intervention planning with the respective interventional cardiologist to have the appropriate supplies prepared in a timely fashion prior to the intervention.
• Perform pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment, including measuring blood pressure and temperature, checking blood glucose levels, and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, utilizing age-specific data, the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner.
• Perform initial assessment and complete required documentation within Tenwek Hospital organizational standards.
• Perform and document ongoing assessments, including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
• Maintain equipment used in the cath lab in conjunction with the biomedical department.
• Participate in the identification and clarification of patient needs as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care, planning to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Review and revise plan of care according to change in patient’s status.
• Incorporate patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal outcome.
• Coordinate and document appropriate discharge planning and referral to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

Other General Duties

• Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and counselling to individuals, families, and community.
• Maintain the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision.
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations.
• Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice.
• Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
• Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
• Be punctual and available when on duty.
• Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off- duty.
• Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s Nursing Officer In-charge or his/her designate.

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks
• Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution…..
• Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced cardiac life support, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Previous relevant work experience required

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions or related field
• Functional Skills,

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
• Active listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Good computer literacy – Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision

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