Staff Nurse

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across various departments for our hospital. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and high-quality nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The Nurse will play a vital role in promoting health education and supporting patients and their families. This candidate will also provide specialized care to patients with kidney-related health issues. The Nephrology Nurse will play a crucial role in educating patients about their conditions and promoting kidney health.

Main Duties

• Patient Care Management
• Perform initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients’ conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as per physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs and laboratory results related to renal function.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
• Patient Education
• Provide education on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
• Assist patients in understanding their treatment plans and medications.
• Develop educational materials for patients on various health topics
• Dialysis Support
• Prepare patients for dialysis sessions, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Monitor patients during dialysis for any adverse reactions or complications.
• Documentation
• Maintain detailed records of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards set by healthcare regulations.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Emergency Response
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies following established protocols.
• Assist in resuscitation efforts when necessary.
• Infection Control
• Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the facility.
• Educate patients on hygiene practices and infection prevention.
• Quality Improvement
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
• Collect data for performance improvement projects related to nursing practices.
• Team Leadership
• Mentor junior nursing staff and nursing students during clinical rotations.

Participate in staff meetings to discuss policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; certification in nephrology nursing preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; experience in nephrology or dialysis preferred.

Licensure: Current RN license.

Skills: Strong assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, proficiency in electronic health records (EHR).

Benefits

Salary: N100,000

Other Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Pension plan