Nursing Officer Job Description

Nursing Officer Job Description

1. NURSING OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION Prepared by:   PROF.VIJAYREDDY PhD Scholar, M.Sc (N), PGDHA,PGCDE. Email: [email protected] INDIA. “ The nursing profession was founded to protect, promote, and improve health for all ages”.  

2. INTRODUCTION Florence,  known as  the Lady with the Lamp.  1820–1910, English nurse, famous for her  work during  the Crimean War. She helped to raise the status and quality of the nursing profession  and founded  a training school for nurses in London (1860) 21 st  Century NURSING is the glue that holds a patient’s health care journey together. Across the entire patient experience, and wherever there is someone in need of care, nurses work tirelessly to identify and protect the needs of the individual.   Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion and dedication lies a highly specialized profession, which is constantly evolving to address the needs of society. From ensuring the most accurate diagnoses to the ongoing education of the public about critical health issues; nurses are indispensable in safeguarding public health.

3. Biography:   Florence Nighti ngale was born in Florence, Italy, on May 12, 1820. During the Crimean War, she and a team of nurses improved the unsanitary conditions at a British base hospital, reducing the death count by two-thirds. Her writings sparked worldwide health care reform. In 1860 she established St. Thomas' Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses. She died August 13, 1910, in London. Florence Nightingale spent her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded, establishing her image as the 'Lady with the Lamp.'

4. CONTD… NURSING can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. At its heart, lies a fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for a patient’s needs. This is supported by the mind, in the form of rigorous core learning. Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise.

5. Contd… I use the word nursing for want of a better. It has been limited to signify little more than the administration of medicines and the application of poultices. It ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet—all at the least expense of vital power to the patient. — Florence Nightingale, 1860, p. 8

6. DEFINITIONS 1.Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. W.H.O 2 . Nursing:  “What nursing has to do… is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him” (Nightingale, 1859/1992)  Nightingale  

7. WHAT IS THE NURSING PROCESS? NURSING PROCESS; a scientific method designed to deliver the very best in patient care, through five simple steps. Assessment –  Nurses assess patients on an in-depth physiological, economic, social and lifestyle basis. Diagnosis –  Through careful consideration of both physical symptoms and patient behavior, the nurse forms a diagnosis. Outcomes / Planning –  The nurse uses their expertise to set realistic goals for the patient’s recovery. These objectives are then closely monitored. Implementation –  By accurately implementing the care plan, nurses guarantee consistency of care for the patient whilst meticulously documenting their progress. Evaluation –  By closely analyzing the effectiveness of the care plan and studying patient response, the nurse hones the plan to achieve the very best patient outcomes. 

8. JOB DESCRIPTION General care of the patients Admission and discharge of patient. Assistance and instructions to patient and their relations. Bathing patients including daily care of mouth, nails and pressure points. Four hourly or more frequent attentions to pressure points. Giving and removing of bed pans and urine pots. Giving and removing of hot water bottle. Bed making and carbolising. Feeding of patients as per order of dietician/physician of concerned dept. Preparation of special feeds, eggs, milk etc. Ward rounds with Doctors/ND/NS/DNS.

9. Contd… Nursing care of patients. Administration of medicine as per order of physician. Recording of medicines & injection given. Monitoring and charting vital signs Attend rounds with doctors from different units. Carryout procedures e.g. enema catheterization, dressings irrigations, O2 therapy, preparing for and clearing up after procedure. Preparation for and assistance in clinical tests and medical procedure. Pre and postoperative care. Collecting, labeling and dispatching of specimens. Escorting patients to and from departments. Giving and receiving reports. Responsible for stocks/indent/articles in the ward

10. Contd…. Ward Management Handing over and taking charge of shift. Keep the ward clean and tidy. Preparation of surgical supplies, bandage, splint. Routine care and cleaning of dressing trolleys, cupboards, apparatus, mackintosh etc. Care of clean and soiled linens. Disinfections of linen, beds, floor and bed pans. Keeping an inventory of all items under their charge. Safe custody and maintenance of medical records of patients. Demonstration and guidance to student nurses and domestic staff. Assistance in orientation of new staff nurses. Participation in staff education and staff meeting. Assist in inspections such as MCI,INC, University etc

11. JOB DESCRIPTION AS PER AIIMS   DIRECT PATIENT’S CARE :   1.         Admission and discharge of the patients.  2.         To maintain the personal hygiene of the patients, including bathing, care of mouth, back, nails, hair etc.  3.         Care of pressures points as needed.  4.         To assist the patient in elimination, offering and removing the bed pans and Urinals.  5.         Bed making.  6.         Assist in feeding the weak and debilitated patients.  7.         Writing of diet sheet, Supervision and distribution of diets.  8.         Assist in physiotherapy, ambulation and rehabilitation.   9.         Carry-out patient’s teaching and demonstration according to the need.  10.       Counseling the patients, and relatives.  11.       Care of the dying and dead.  12.       Administration of Medicines and Injections to the patients.  13.       Assist in administration of intravenous injections, infusion and Transfusion.  14.       Observing, recording and reporting of vital signs e.g. T.P.R. and Blood pressure.  15.       Carry out technical procedures, such as Naso -gastric intubation, Gastric Gavage and Lavage , Oxygen Therapy, Dressing and Irrigation, Enema, Catheterization hot and cold applications, suction etc. 16.       Collecting, labeling and dispatch of specimens. 17.       Preparation for and assistance in clinical tests and medical/surgical procedures.  18.       Urine testing for sugar, and albumin.  19.       Observation, recording and reporting of all procedures and  tests.  20.       Escorting serious patients to and from the department/wards for investigations. 

12.       WARD MANAGEMENT :  1.         Handing over and taking over charge of patients, and ward inventory in each shift.  2.         Maintenance of therapeutic environment in the ward.  3.         Keeping the ward clean and tidy.  4.         Routine care and cleaning of dressing trolleys, cupboards apparatus, mackintosh etc.  5.         Care of clean and soiled linen.  6.         Disinfection of linen, beds, floor and bed pans, and fumigation of rooms etc.  7.         Preparation of room, trolleys, and sets for procedures.  8.         Preparation of surgical supplies.  9.         Maintaining interpersonal relationship with patients, relatives and health team members.  10.       Orientation of new staff/students.  11.       Demonstration and guidance to student nurses.  12.       Participation in staff education and staff meetings.  13.       Participation in professional activities.  14.       Demonstration and supervision of domestic staff.  15.       Report about the medico-legal cases if any admitted in the ward.  To keep the senior nursing officials informed of the happenings / in the ward like fire, absconding patients, theft etc.  16.       Any other duty that may be assigned by sister grade-I from time to tim e.

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