Nursing Officer II at Cedarcrest Hospitals

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Nursing Officer provides 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.
• He or She 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.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• 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 other 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 prescriptions.
• 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}

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• RM / RN
• Bachelors of Nursing Science is added advantage
• Valid Licence – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in emergency room or intensive care
• Must have strong clinical skills and have the ability to precept employees.
• Effective communication skills for service area.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work efficiently under time constraints
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
• This job description is not exhaustive and will evolve as the Company’s organizational needs change.