Cardiac Critical Care Nurse at Tenwek Hospital

Purpose:
To provide nursing services within the respective department, in order that the patient receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritising care for the critically ill patients based his/her assessment data.
• Evaluate patients hourly in Cardiac Critical Unit e.g. their overall health status, to include vital signs etc. and act swiftly according to the findings.
• Perform various nursing procedures as outlined in the Nursing Council Procedure Manual.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
• Prepare patients for surgery preoperatively to include cleaning and disinfection of surgical sites, administration of pre-operative medications, etc.
• Administer routine intravenous medications as per the set time ordered by the physician/surgeon.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support to all patients, their families, and visitors, to include treatment options while maintaining confidentiality of patients’ information.
• Do accurate documentation and keep proper records of all of his/her patients.
• Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
• Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
• Set and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment, etc. to enable correct response to the patients’ conditions at all times.
• Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
• Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
• Report all complaints and incidences to the In-charge as they occur.
• Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
• Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
• Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
• Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s In-charge or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Unit Nurse In-charge or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)
• Head of Units
• Manager Nursing Services
• Director Nursing Services

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

• Junior Nurses, Ward Clerks, Ward Attendants, Cleaners

QUALIFICATIONS                                                     

• Committed Christian                                              
• KRN, KRM/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
• Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse, with post Cardiac Certificate training.
• Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
• BLS Certified
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills.
• Mentorship training is an added advantage
• Computer Literate