Nursing Officer II

Purpose:

The Nursing Officer provides care for hospital patients as well as assists physicians in providing treatment in various medical settings.
This includes but is not limited to recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
He or She will also be tasked with maintaining accurate patient reports and medical histories, administering medication and treatments to patients while observing reactions and side effects.
They also advise patients and their families on various health and conditions.
Key Performance Areas:

Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
Administering intravenous medications.
Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and other nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s prescriptions.
Escalate patient observations and problems via approved channels
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Support patient in their activities of daily living {ADL}
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:

RM / RN
Bachelors of Nursing Science is added advantage
Valid Licence – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter.
Profile:

Experience in emergency room or intensive care
Must have strong clinical skills and have the ability to precept employees.
Effective communication skills for service area.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Able to work efficiently under time constraints
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
This job description is not exhaustive and will evolve as the Company’s organizational needs change.