JOB SUMMARY : Under general supervision, manages
his/her assigned unit; performs and monitors direct nursing care activities, and assists physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to provide proper patient care.
Functions
1. Performs and monitors patient care and other nursing activities such as conducting rounds, soliciting patient feedback, administering medications, and reporting unusual symptoms.
2. Monitors and evaluates the performance of staff nurses and other non-professional staff in providing patient care and organizes work schedules to maximize development.
3. Orients staff, nursing students, patients, and their families in related areas such as philosophy, objectives, and policies of the hospital/ nursing service and other health information.
4. Monitors the inventory and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and facilities to provide appropriate service and a healthy physical environment.
5. Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports and schedules of assignments.
6. Performs direct nursing care procedures, which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre and post operative nursing care, as well of admission and discharge duties when necessary.
7. Liaises between nurses, patients, members of the health team, and other units to coordinate functions and provide a healthy social environment.
8. Mentors student nurses and monitors their development by preparing programs/assignments with the clinical instructor and evaluating performance.
9. Performs other related functions as may be assigned.