Staff Nurse - Breast Care Clinic

Job Description

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Follows the chain of command in reporting incidents or concerns.
• Prioritizes workload and completes correspondence in a timely manner.
• Ensures safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedure regarding safety, infection and security.
• Demonstrates skills in assessment of patient, family’s physical and psychological needs.
• Demonstrates skill in coordination and planning of care and prioritize care based on individual needs. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.
• Performs nursing interventions / procedures in accordance with established standards of care and policy and procedures.
• Identifies and responds to urgent/emergency situations appropriately and directs team members in a calm, proficient manner.
• Provide Nursing Care to patient prior and post procedure. 
• Book patient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according to treatment plan. 
• Follow up on patient’s diagnostic tests and coordinate with physicians for informing patients about their results, treatment, or if a follow up is needed with physician. 
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains competency in use of department-specific equipment necessary for the resuscitation of the patient. 
• Maintain knowledge and awareness regarding department / service-specific policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates delivery of safe and appropriate nursing care according to standards of care.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, visitors and others by following hospital policy in reporting of equipment failures, safety and security issues.
• Demonstrates effective communication and good customer service skills when interacting with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families and others.
• Supports the effective functioning of unit routine, i.e.,   preparation of charts (screening); use of electronic record system, update of patient records and preparation in view of day schedule.
• Self-updating regarding internal memos and communication towards changes in clinic.
• Keep consultation rooms stocked and clean prior and after patient has been seen.
• Admits and discharges patients according to established standards.
• Organizes and prepares patient with an outpatient appointment for MRI/CT under Sedation/Analgesia.
• Administer medication, chemotherapy, infusion, blood products (whatever applicable) as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.