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.
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
