Staff Nurse

Performs direct nursing care procedures, which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre- and post-operative nursing care, as well as admission and discharge duties. Prepare nursing care plan. Administers medication,

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s reactions, and refers patients to physicians. Prepares patients for and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both normal and specialized treatment cases. Sets up the required treatment trays and instruments

Observes, reports, maintains records on patients’ symptoms, medication, conditions, and progress of treatment and therapy. Coordinates with other sections of the hospital regarding patient care, and facilities transport/transfer of patients to other therapy. Assists trainees and nursing aides in performing nursing care procedures. Monitors and retrieves replacements for emergency medications, and reports breakages. Requisitions and monitors supplies as needed. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in respective areas. Assists in the physical and mental health education and rehabilitation of patients and their families. Performs other related functions as may be assigned.