Responsibilities:
Conduct head to toe assessment before
procedure to identify care needs and plan effective nursing interventions to
meet those needs
Ascertain patient readiness for
procedure using a checklist i.e. confirms consent, IV access, and Vital signs
Confirm equipment are clean and in
working order before start of the procedure
Assist the physician during the
procedure either as a scrub or circulating nurse
Administer IV medication and fluids as
prescribed
Monitor patients during procedure,
ensuring patient safety, stability and dignity is maintained throughout the
procedure
Provide post procedure care and assesses patient’s readiness for discharge from the unit
Maintain accurate record of patient’s
condition, procedures and medications.
Ensure discharge instructions from
Endoscopy Unit are clear and documented, and hands over the patients to the
floors or their families
Provide safe environment for patients
through adherence to infection control practices, timely safety checks on
oxygen source, suction and other equipment used in the unit
Take accountability for efficient use
of consumables and practices judicious stock control at all times i.e. accurate
and timely billing of used CSSD items and unit drugs
Responsible for safe use of equipment
through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely
reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
Participate in unit based continuing
education and monitoring of identified unit based quality indicators
Participate in unit based nursing
education, quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical care program
certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirements:
RN from a recognized school of nursing
or University
Current licensure with the Nursing
Council of Kenya
Certificate in Basic Life Support
(BLS)
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge
of current practices in Medical-Surgical/ Theatre nursing
How To Apply
