Assistant Nurse

•   Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assesses and implements nursing care for patients ensuring a patient-centered approach to care. 

•   Assists in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs. 

•   Reports any significant changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse-RN immediately. •    Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures. 

•   Ensure timely, accurate communication and complete documentation with patients to include verbal and written correspondence with the patient or the patient’s representative. 

•   Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient- centered care in a professional manner. 

•   Responsible for documentation and participation in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records. 

•   Assists registered nurses - RNs and clerical staff in administrative duties as required 

•   Ensures patients and families are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their health care needs. 

•   Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication 

•   Provides feedback on strategies to decrease costs and effective utilization of resources 

•   Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact. 

•   Outpatient setting: Interact with clinic patients during the appointment time frame. Interactions with the patient may include greeting, rooming, vital signs, preparing the patient for exams or procedures, and providing instruction follow-up directions to the patient. 

•   Ensure exam rooms, stations and clinic areas are stocked with adequate supplies to promote efficient patient care. 

•   Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager. 

Accountabilities 

•   Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable 

•   Ensures the registered nurse is informed of observations and care provided for patients and documented appropriately. 

•   Gathers records of patients regarding current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews the medical record 

•   Manages all timely communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the nurse in charge. 

•   Maintains a safe and secure unit environment, identify report, and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.