Staff Nurse

• To get sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the home healthcare setting where assigned.
• To provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patients status by:

a. Writing and initiating plan of care.

b. Regularly re-evaluating patient needs.

c. Revising the plan of care as necessary.

• To initiate and sustain the implementation of orders for medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician.
• To initiate and apply appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintaining communication regarding patients condition and care.
• To provide assistance to patient with the activities of daily living.
• To perform services within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Accepts responsibilities of assignments to perform specialized procedures, such as chemo port needle insertion, PICC Line dressing, catheterization, Ryles tube insertion etc. only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, and as per authorized privileging.
• To actively participate in programs for quality improvement in nursing practices.
• Comply with patient safety policy and maintain safe environment.
• To maintain patient confidentiality all the time.
• To adhere to escalation matrix.
• Writing and initiating plan of care of company policies and practices.