Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

Description

Perform nursing support activities in the assigned department (Emergency Department, Inpatient Ward, ICU, or Operating Room), providing patient care, assisting with hygiene and medication administration, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, adhering to good clinical practices, safety standards, and biosafety protocols, thereby contributing to patient recovery and clinical improvement. **1\. Organization** * Receive and hand over nursing shift reports at the bedside, aligning on incidents, patient status, pending procedures, and internal controls. * Record materials and medications used during patient care in the patient care record. * Monitor and record ambient temperature, medication refrigerator temperature, and humidity as required by the department, using designated log sheets to ensure daily control and maintain medication stability. * Verify availability of materials required for patient hygiene according to departmental requirements to ensure smooth operations. * Inspect unit rooms, checking equipment functionality, material and medication restocking, and evaluating cleanliness and organization. * Request, manage inventory, and monitor expiration dates of medications and sterilized supplies. * Maintain nursing devices, equipment, and supplies in proper working condition. * Request and track consumption of materials and medications from the Pharmacy. * Request necessary uniforms from the linen department when stock is low, ensuring continuous availability for optimal patient care. **2\. Patient Care** * Provide patient care while ensuring comfort and well-being, adhering to good clinical practices, safety standards, and protocols. * Perform nursing procedures in support of the medical team to meet service demands. * Verify physician-prescribed medications and confirm availability prior to administration. * Administer medications at scheduled times to promote patient health improvement. * Perform low-complexity wound dressings after training and under Registered Nurse supervision. * Monitor vital signs and clinical deterioration scores, immediately notifying the Registered Nurse of any abnormalities. * Accompany patients during transport for examinations, ensuring specialized care if needed. * Document nursing notes in the integrated system, entering all relevant information to ensure accurate recordkeeping. * Interact courteously with family members and visitors, providing necessary information. Monitor patient fluid balance via surgical drains. * Report notifiable diseases. 3\. Cleaning and Hygiene * Transport soiled materials to the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) for cleaning and disinfection. * Perform equipment and bed hygiene according to established aseptic standards to prevent healthcare-associated infections. 4\. Administrative Activities * Support process improvement under guidance from immediate leadership, mentoring staff and offering suggestions to enhance workflows. * Supervise Nursing Technicians during their probationary period. * Register patient admissions and discharges in the system. * Suggest improvements to clinical routines in the area. * Verify, organize, replenish, and manage supplies, medications, and documents; identify needs and submit requests to respective departments to maintain adequate stock levels. * Maintain nursing devices, equipment, and supplies in proper working condition. * Deliver, sign for, and document materials sent to the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) for tracking and indicator reporting. * Request replacement or exchange of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed. * Comply with guidelines established by the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC). * Follow safety procedures by using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), according to area-specific requirements and work instructions, minimizing accident risks and ensuring safety during task execution. 5\. Patient and Staff Safety * Comply with guidelines established by the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC). * Follow safety procedures by using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), according to area-specific requirements and work instructions, minimizing accident risks and ensuring safety during task execution.