Nurse

1. Promote, establish, and maintain open and effective communications with all members involved in the clinic. Serves as communication liaison between the physicians, patients, lab, administration, and other essential departments.
2. Provide administrative support to clinical staff by accurately and efficiently preparing the patient files and taking appropriate records of their health condition before and after the clinic schedule of every surgeon who will be in for clinic consultations.
3. Prepare the uniforms, computers, instruments and equipment, and clinic to be used by the surgeons/doctors before the start of the clinic. 
4. Welcome patients to the clinic and provide proper and clear information to the patients, their relatives, or any visitors.
5. Direct and assist patients to the offices where they will be attended to avoid fusion of the offices/rooms' locations.
6. Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form
7. Prepare prescribed laboratory tests and/or diagnostic procedures; orders; and perform or assist in the performance of basic clinical and/or laboratory procedures requests, as appropriate to the unit's activities.
8. Endorse the patient to the PHIC membership requirements in preparation for the procedure of casting and surgery.
9. Make sure all clinical charts are protected and kept confidential
10. Documents all patient notes as directed by the ordering physician.
11. Documents all referrals and forwards referral documents to appropriate personnel/department
12. Assist in the trafficking of clinic flow during follow-up check-ups and clinic days
13. Assist the doctors in patient hospitalization/approved procedures.
14. Investigate and screen cases to confirm whether hospitalization is required.
15. Provide effective treatment on an ambulatory basis.
16. Provide follow-up care to discharged patients and their rehabilitation.
17. Control and surveillance of communicable diseases to prevent an outbreak of a pandemic.
18. Communicate with the patients about the disease and the purpose of the treatment.
19. Keeping the instruments and equipment used in the units in a safe manner for use.
20. Arranging the sterilized instruments and types of equipment in units.
21. Provides nursing care, patient support, and patient/family teaching according to accepted Nursing standards, approved competencies, nursing policies, and procedures.
22. Prepares and explains procedures to patients; assembles required equipment, supplies, and 
          instruments;
23. Ensures that emergency trolley (ecart) materials and drugs are not expired.
24. Rotate/Cross-train to other areas in the hospital as required and skill competency level dictates

• Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
• Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.

1. Minimum Education Required: Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. Licenses/Certifications required, if any: License by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Philippines, BLS, ACLS, PALS.
3. Minimum Experience Required: At least a 1-year experience as a Clinic Nurse or Staff Nurse.

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Organized and able to work methodically
3. Proficient in computer and software used in the hospital
4. Exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure maximum productivity.
5. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense; carry out instructions; and speak clearly to patients, employees, physicians, and management.
6. Ability to deal with moderately complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in no standardized situations.
7. Ability to apply good judgment in decision-making, to see beyond immediate assignments, and act on opportunities and problem areas

Last updated on Nov 25, 2024