Staff Nurse

· Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders, and treatments.

· Assists the physicians in performing special procedures

· Under the direction and guidance of the Nursing Supervisor, closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient under his/her care.

· Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition

· Able to perform the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively

· Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains a high level of expertise in critical care.

· Accepts responsibilities delegated by the Nursing Supervisor or team leader and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.

· Maintains the patient’s clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards.

· Assists the physician with procedures and treatments

· Administers treatments including sterile procedures

· Participates in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments.

· Guides personnel in evaluating patient needs

· Performs patient care within the principles of Team Nursing, reporting pertinent observations or complaints to the team leader and/or Nursing Supervisor

· Administers medications according to hospital policy

· Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, informs proper authority of discrepancies.