Homecare Nurse (Critical Care)

**Education: Diploma in GNM/B.Sc Nursing

***Experience: 1-5 yrs of Bedside Clinical experience.

Clinical

• To maintain professional standards of competence in line with current best nursing practices.
• To ensure that all care needs for each patient are met in accordance with the care plan.
• To ensure that all patient care is delivered in accordance with company documented clinical standards.
• To ensure that all relevant information relating to a patients care or treatment is recorded accurately.
• To communicate with the referring clinician in a timely and professional manner
• To maintain close liaison with other healthcare professionals as appropriate

Specialty Care

• Basic Assessments /Vital monitoring Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
• Meet Hygienic & Nutrition Needs.
• Ambulation and Exercises Position change, Assist in Mobilization & ROM exercises.
• Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
• Psychological Support & Diversion therapy.
• Oxygen Therapy BI-PAP/CPAP Management, Tracheostomy care, Nasal Cannula/Face Mask.
• Nursing Procedures Steam inhalation, Nebulization, Oral/ Nasal/ET Suction, BLS, catheterization, Ryles tube insertion etc.
• Medication Administration Oral Medicine, SC, IV, IM Injection, IV fluids, IV cannulation through gastric tubes, or by other methods.
• Advanced Assessment & Preventive Care Performs risk assessment, follow strict infection control measures- CAUTI/CLABSI/SSI.
• Specialized Services Chemo Port dressing, PICC line dressing, Colostomy, Urostomy, Care of Dialysis patient, administer medication through syringe pump, GCS Monitoring, CVP Monitoring, pain management, Bed sore management, Emergency Drugs & High Alert Medication, Ventilator case Management, Management of Drains, Care of Death.Role & responsibilities

Other required Skills:

• The ability to work unsupervised
• Good communication skills
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to Make Decisions and Solve Problems
• The ability to work unsupervised
• The ability to work as a flexible member of the team
• The ability to be motivated and proactive and to respond positively to new challenges
• The ability to present a professional image at all times