IP Nurse

Job Description

1. Patient Care:
Monitoring Vital Signs: Regularly check patients’ blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and other vital signs.
Administering Medications: Dispense prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring correct dosages and times.
Assisting with Daily Activities: Help patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, especially those who are unable to do so independently.
Wound Care: Perform wound care and dressing changes as required.

2. Clinical Responsibilities:
IV Therapy and Injections: Administer intravenous therapy, injections, and other medical procedures as needed.
Medical Equipment Operation: Use and maintain medical equipment such as IV pumps, catheters, and feeding tubes.
Sample Collection: Collect blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing.

3. Patient Assessment and Planning:
Initial Assessments: Conduct initial patient assessments to understand their conditions and needs.|
Care Plans: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor patients’ progress and response to treatments.

4. Communication and Coordination:
Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with doctors, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Handovers: Ensure effective communication during shift changes, providing detailed reports on patient status to incoming staff.

5. Documentation and Record Keeping:
Accurate Records: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including notes on care provided, medications administered, and changes in condition.
Reporting: Report any changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.

6. Safety and Compliance:
Infection Control: Follow protocols to prevent infection and contamination, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
Policy Adherence: Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe and effective care environment.
Emergency Response: Act quickly and efficiently in emergencies, including performing CPR and other life-saving procedures.

7. Emotional Support:
Patient Support: Provide emotional support to patients, addressing their concerns and easing their anxieties.
Family Support:Offer guidance and support to the families of patients, helping them cope with the challenges of their loved one’s illness or recovery.

8. Professional Development:
Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with nursing practices, medical advancements, and regulatory requirements.
Mentorship: Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, contributing to their training and professional growth.