Nursing Officer at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role

• The Nurse Officer I reports to the Nursing Service Manager, is charged with providing care for hospital patients as well as assists physicians in providing treatment in various medical settings.
• This includes but is not limited to recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
• The Nurse Officer I will also be tasked with maintaining accurate patient reports and medical histories, administering medication and treatments to patients while observing reactions and side effects.
• They also advise patients and their families on various health and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Administering intravenous medications.
• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Escalate patient observations and problems via approved channels
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Support patient in their activities of daily living {ADL}.

Qualifications / Competencies

• RN / RM
• Bachelor's of Nursing Science is added advantage
• Valid Licence - Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
• 1 - 2 years as RN in hospital environment
• BLS certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude.
• Experience in emergency room or intensive care
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.