Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

 

Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation. Understand and analyze the assessment information and data Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.  Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice  Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment. Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams Perform essential life support (BLS Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment  Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions  Provide wound care management  Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed  Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge 

Responsibilities specific to OPD:

Completes the daily assignment checks and keep the unit ready for the shift. Assists doctors during specific procedures performed in the outpatient department. Responsible for assessment and reassessment of patients. Performs initial assessment of patients, includes baseline observations and CTG if required. Ability to identify and promptly report obstetric emergencies to the doctor. Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy in patient safety and comfort. Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing various gynecological and obstetrical procedures. Responsible for maintaining clean unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in the nursing care of patients undergoing gynecological and obstetrical procedures.  Provides appropriate health teaching to patient and family about further management and care. Prepares, administers and documents medication as per hospital policy, if given to the patient. Perform the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required. Appropriate and complete documentation of the patient assessment and care provided.