Triage each patient using the CETAS criteria and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.
Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate.
Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines
Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
Be able to initiate care for the psychiatry patient as per policy.
Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labelling.
Perform pain assessment and reassessment; and initiate analgesia as per protocol
Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
Requirements
KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
Certificate in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Emergency nursing
