أغسطس 07, 2023900 معلومة متنوعة ومفيدة، حول التغذية الصحية

Job Description      Department: Nursing        Title: Head Nurse OBY/GYN

Reports to:

Area Supervisor, House supervisor.

Accountable to:

Area Supervisor, House supervisor, DON, ADON.

Job Summary:

 The OBY/GYN Head nurse supervises and coordinates, and evaluates a variety of nursing activities in delivery room, and gynecology floor, and nursery, to effectively provide high quality OB/GYN services, she works collaboratively with the physicians and the anesthesia health care providers in delivery room during normal delivery procedures, and ensure a safe environment of care. She has a role in scrub duties performed in delivery room.

Responsibilities and duties:

·     Insure attendance and the punctuality of nursing staff, according to (......) policy.

·  Attend daily morning Endorsement; receive patients, floor and equipment from the night shift.

·    Supervise nursing activities in the delivery room, patient floor, and nursery.

·  Receive, coordinate and track all orders, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests and investigations necessary for the patient to Ensuring the high quality of patient care and the efficiency of services.

· Oversee the effective, efficient use of delivery room equipment’ and machines, by Accomplish routine checks and monitor maintenance of all equipment in the floor.

·   Make nurses duties and assignments with proper ratio depending on acuity level of the patient, and staff knowledge and skills, and according to (......) policy, to provide a high Standards of care as part of hospital policy.

 · Attend daily patients’ rounds with assigned staff to ensure that staff implements all nursing procedures, duties, and patients care is carried out as directed in accordance with physician's instructions.

 · Monitor medication preparation, and administration, and ensure safe protection of medications and narcotics according to (......) policy.

·    Insure the correct application of sterilization for all equipments in delivery room.

·   Supervise effective use of identification of new born babies after delivery process.

·   Identifies emergency situations and institutes corrective actions in efficient manner

· Request needed supplies and equipments for floor, and ensure downloading of the supplies to insure effective, efficient use of equipment and materials.

·    Supervise documentation of staff nurses, and insure accuracy of medical record

· Coordinate admission, transfers of the patient in and out of the floor with other departments, to insure continuity of care.

·   He accompanies the doctor on visits and is informed about it Advance directives.

·  Participate in specific unit orientation of new staff in the floor, and learn new clinical practices, to insure safe practice for all nursing staff.

·    Participate in monthly leadership committees and brief employees new problems.

· Investigates and resolves complaints and counseling of staff and refers unusual problems to superior.

·   Hold monthly staff meetings and keep a written record.

·  Conduct an annual performance review and dry run of all employees. in cooperation with the care.

·  bass Trial period and annual job evaluation of all employees, e.g Cooperation of the nursing education team.

·    Assess employee learning needs and ongoing
planning Evaluation in cooperation with the education system department.

·   Monitor the maintenance program of all medical equipments.

·    Supervises all staff, including non-nursing staff assigned to the floor.

·  Provide guidance to her staff and counseling as required and document same in nursing corrective action form.

· Support in strategic planning by providing information, especially in Resource planning.

Management Responsibilities:

·       Must know the objectives, vision and mission statement of (......).

·       Must strive for excellence in health care delivery through realization of the objectives at floor level.

·   Know and respect the lines of authority according to the nursing organization structure.

·       Direct and supervise floor nurses effectively.

·       Has the authority to delegate her responsibilities to the AHN when not on duty

Clinical Governance:

·       Ensure accurate documentation of all patient events and clinical interventions.

·       Audit patient care daily to ensure compliance with clinical pathways.

·       Document and report all variances in expected clinical outcomes.

·    Monitor, investigate and document all sentinel \events as part of Risk Management and Patient Safety Indicators (PSI’s).

·       Have knowledge of the following policies / protocols:

1.    Infection control

2.    Disaster plan.

3.    Code Blue policy.

4.    Fire and safety (Evacuation plan).

5.     Monitor and take part in disaster events.

Professional Development:

·       Ensure compulsory educational lectures are attended by self and staff in the floor (50 hrs of training).

·       Attend management in-service lectures.

· Maintain current professional registration with the Egyptian Syndicate and/or registration body of country of origin.

·       Practice nursing according to the scope of practice defined by the Egyptian Syndicate and International Council of Nurses.

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

·       Use the proper chain of command on all nursing related matter according the nursing organizational chart.

·  Investigates and resolves complaints, and Communicate to Supervisors problems experienced at floor level with staff, patients, and visitors and propose remedial action.

·       have good interpersonal relationship with other departments

·       Promote effective working relationship between floor staff and support services staff.

·       Follow-up on identified security problems.

·       Must have critical thinking and problem solving Resolution Capabilities.

Qualification:

Professional Requirements:

·       Must be registered with the Egyptian Union of Nurses or Nurses Council or association in the country of origin.

·   Must practice nursing within the scope of practice as determined by the Egyptian Syndicate and International Council of Nurses (ICN).

Education:

·       BSN, Technical Institute or Diploma Nurse

·       With 3-5 years experience

Experience:

·       At least 2-3 years experience as Head Nurse or assistant head nurse or charge nurse in the same area of specialty.

Skills:

·       Good English skill is important.

·       Good communication skills and computer literacy.

·       Ability to liaise and co-ordinate effectively.

·       Critical thinking skills are necessary.

Training:

·       Must attend 50 hrs of mandatory in-service training in a contractual year.

·       Uphold and support the mission statement and vision of (......).

·       BLS certification is mandatory.

·       PALS &ACLS is preferred.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

·       Follow the appropriate communication channels according to the Department organizational chart.

·       Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in person write.

·       Being able to communicate with other healthcare team members and Support
services for effective and efficient patient care.

·       Must be able to think critically and innovative.

·       Always promote good rapport in the floor to maintain teamwork.

·       Act as patient advocate and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Uniform:

As per (......)

Required Competencies:

1-     Care of Perineum.

2-     Vital Signs.

3-     12 Leads ECG.

4-     Narcotic Handling.

5-     Blood Glucose Monitoring.

6-     Blood Extraction.

7-     Blood Transfusion.

8-     Arterial Puncture.

9-     Obtaining Blood Sample From C-V Line.

10- I.V Cannulation.

11- Central Venous Pressure Readings.

12- Insertion of Nasogastic Tube.

13- Enteral Feeding Via Nasogastic or Gastrostomy Tube.

14- Change Of Dressing.

15- Medication Administration.

16- Suction.

17- Collection of Urine Specimen From Catheter.