COSH Hospital
Urgently Required
OPD Staff Nurse
Experience : 1 to 5 years
No of vacancies : 1
Job Description: The OPD (Outpatient Department) Staff Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing nursing care to patients in the outpatient setting. They work under the supervision of healthcare providers and are tasked with assessing patient needs, providing nursing interventions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in alignment with clinical protocols and standards.
Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients presenting to the outpatient department, including gathering health history, assessing vital signs, and identifying any acute or chronic health concerns.
Nursing Interventions: Implement nursing interventions based on patient assessment findings and clinical protocols, including administering medications, performing wound care, and assisting with procedures as directed by healthcare providers.
Patient Education: Provide patient education on health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies, ensuring patients and their families have the information needed to manage their health effectively.
Medication Management: Administer medications to patients as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy in dosage, route, and timing, and monitoring for any adverse reactions or side effects.
Health Promotion: Promote health and wellness among patients through education on preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to treatment plans, with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring their voices are heard, concerns addressed, and decisions made in their best interests.
Collaborative Care: Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, other nurses, medical assistants, and allied health professionals, to coordinate patient care, exchange information, and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, and other relevant information in the electronic health record (EHR) system, in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and standards in all patient care activities, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental sanitation to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies or adverse events that may occur in the outpatient setting, initiating appropriate interventions, and summoning additional assistance as needed.
Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the outpatient department, contributing ideas for process improvements, monitoring outcomes, and implementing best practices to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including attending training sessions, workshops, and continuing education courses, to maintain and enhance nursing knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Education Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Licensure: Valid nursing license or registration from the appropriate regulatory body.
Clinical Experience: Prior experience in outpatient nursing, ambulatory care, or a related clinical setting is preferred.
Specialized Training: Additional certification or training in areas such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), or other relevant certifications may be required or beneficial.
Clinical Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills, including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess patient needs, prioritize care, and make clinical decisions in complex situations.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating respect, professionalism, and effective communication in all interactions.
Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency to navigate electronic health records (EHR) systems and document patient care activities accurately and efficiently.
Key Attributes: Compassion: Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and sensitivity towards patients and their families, recognizing their unique needs, concerns, and preferences.
Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced outpatient environment, adjusting to changing patient volumes, acuity levels, and clinical priorities.
Patient-Centered Care: Commits to providing patient-centered care, prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and well-being in all nursing interventions and interactions.
Professionalism: Upholds professional standards, ethics, and integrity in nursing practice, maintaining confidentiality, respecting patient autonomy, and adhering to regulatory requirements.
Clinical Competence: Demonstrates proficiency and confidence in nursing skills and clinical judgment, seeking opportunities for ongoing learning and skill development to enhance clinical competence.
Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, using appropriate language, active listening, and therapeutic communication techniques.
Collaborative Spirit: Fosters a collaborative and respectful working environment, valuing the contributions of interdisciplinary team members and working together towards common goals.
Resilience: Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure, handling stressful situations, emergencies, or challenging patient encounters with resilience, grace, and confidence.
About the Role: OPD Staff Nurse plays a critical role in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in the outpatient setting, contributing to positive patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall healthcare quality through their clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence in nursing practice.