JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for providing proper nursing care plan for all patients who are at risk or are experiencing kidney diseases as well as giving counseling services to relatives
Academic and professional qualifications
KRNN KRN/KRM.KRCHN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Must be a Kenya Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from NCK 3 Minimum of 3 years post clinical nursing
Other added advantages
Higher Diploma in KANN
BLS & ACLS certifed
Good interpersonal skills & communication skills
Good customer care skills
Roles & Responsibilities
Patient Care
Assessment
To obtain & document a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information
To utilize techniques of observation, interview. measurement and physical examination in making an assessment
To identify from assessment actual and potential problems in collaboration with patient and senior nursing personnel.
Planning
To plan and document a nursing care plan using the nursing process. Plan priorities of nursing care
To refer problems with less predictable outcomes to senior nursing personnel.
To continually update the nursing care plan as patient status demands
To commence discharged planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with patient and significant others. Demonstrate same in written care plan
Implementation
To deliver care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
To delegate and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses
To co-ordinate care delivered by other health professionals
Evaluation
To evaluate each shift aspect of nursing intervention and document
To revise care plans if outcomes cannot be met.
To communicate evaluation and subsequent plan to patient/significant others and healthcare team
Budgetary Management
To advise charge nurse /Team Leader of malfunctioning equipment
To utilize resources effectively and efficiently
Quality Assurance
To participate in Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
To encourage staff participation in unit-based Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to comective action