BackgroundMediheal Group is a leading private healthcare provider in Kenya with high focus on quality, cost effective healthcare and respect for human beings. Mediheal was founded with an objective of providing world class healthcare. This has prompted our participation in numerous charitable endeavors to assist the less fortunate in the society. Such delibe...
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Complete head-to-toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders, and treatments
Evaluation and recording of patients’ conditions
Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
Monitor vital signs and report to the physician
Provide bedside nursing care
Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Prepare the patient for various medical procedures such as X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, MRI, etc
Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow-up appointments are made
Attend to patient emergencies as and when they arise
Ensure patient records are accurately captured and filed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Ensure that all medical records required by the government are well documented, i.e., DDA Records, Vaccines, etc.
Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory, and timely reporting and follow-up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
Ensure proper inventory management, such as replenishing and consuming stocks as per procurement procedures
Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Serve and protect the institution by adhering to professional guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as local and international standards.
Perform any other duties within the professional scope of employment as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or appointed authority