ADDENDUM TO STAFF NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION

Operational Supervisor

Maintains proficiency with computer scheduling system.

Ability to manage external and internal disaster situation.
Provides clinical expertise in the medical management, crisis and behavior management
techniques.
Obtains supplies from medical supplies after hours.
Assists staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care
Operationalizes call out of on-call staff for OR (for example, incase of emergencies)
Assists with finding beds for admission when needed within KAAUH.

Nursing Admin Coordinator

Computer literacy in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

Nursing Manpower Officer

Computer literacy in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
Evidence Based Practice Nurse

Promotes culture of evidence-based practices in clinical and management settings;

Knowledge of evidence based practice tools (SPSS, NVivo)

Performance Enhancement Nurse

Skill in conducting patient care audits
Knowledge in accreditation standards (CBAHI, JCIA, Magnet)
Knowledge of performance improvement framework (PDSA, CAP) and Route Cause Analysis
process.
Emergency Department
CTAS, ACLS, PALS and ATCN certified and competency to follow algorithms.
All staff will rotate as code responder (will carry Bravo phone at all times during her/his shift
and shall respond to all codes accordingly).
Assists in insertion/ management of peripheral lines such as arterial line, PICC line, central
venous line, intraosseous access and umbilical venous/arterial lines.
Interprets basic electrocardiography and monitoring of patient connected to cardiac monitor.
Interprets basic x- rays, and blood gases (ABG, CBG, VBG)
Assists in endo/orotracheal intubation
Monitors and manage intracranial pressure and extra ventricular device.
Suctions the adult patient using manual or closed suctioning.
Manages hemo/peritoneal dialysis.
Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing.
Ability to manage disaster situation.
Ability to apply age-appropriate assessment and development plan.
Attaches and interprets CTG readings and implement basic interventions.
Be knowledgeable in electronic and manual fetal monitoring.
Be knowledgeable of signs and symptoms of obstetric emergencies.
Be competent in performing a vaginal examination.

OPD

CTAS certified and competency to follow algorithm.

PACU

ACLS and PALS certified and ability to follow triage algorithm.

Family Medicine Nurse

CTAS certified and ability to follow triage algorithm.
PNU Clinic Nurse
CTAS certified and ability to follow triage algorithm.
PNU Nursery School Clinic Nurse

Ability to perform age-appropriate assessments according to developmental milestones

expected.

Surgical Unit
Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in wound care management.
Ability to apply age-appropriate assessment and development plan.
Womens Health Unit
Ability to assist, assess and monitor a patient in labor.
Attaches and interprets CTG readings and intervene accurately;
Identifies, interprets, manages, and troubleshoots critical results in obstetric emergencies or
crisis.
Labor and Delivery
Be NRP certified and competency to follow algorithm.
Be competent in abdominal palpation (Leopolds Maneouver).
Be competent in performing a vaginal examination.
Be competent in CTG monitoring and interpretation.
Be competent in partogram documentation.
Be knowledgeable of signs and symptoms of obstetric emergencies.
Be competent in monitoring stages of labor.
Pediatric Unit
Ability to perform age appropriate assessments according to developmental milestones
expected.
PICU

PALS certified and competency to follow algorithm.

All staff will rotate as code responder (will carry Bravo phone at all times during her/his shift
and shall respond to all codes accordingly).
Assist in insertion/ management of peripheral lines such as arterial line, PICC line, central
venous line and umbilical venous/arterial lines.
Interprets basic electrocardiography and monitoring of patient connected to cardiac monitor.
Interprets basic x- rays, and blood gases (ABG, CBG, VBG)
Assists in endo/orotracheal intubation
Monitors and manage intracranial pressure and extra ventricular device.
Suctions the pediatric patient using manual or closed suctioning.
Manage hemo/peritoneal dialysis.
Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing.
Management of patients who are mechanically ventilated.

Intensive Care Unit

ACLS certification and competency to follow algorithm.

All staff will rotate as code responder (will carry Bravo phone at all times during her/his shift
and shall respond to all codes accordingly).
Assists in insertion/ management of peripheral lines such as arterial line, PICC line, central
venous line and umbilical venous/arterial lines.
Interprets basic electrocardiography and monitoring of patient connected to cardiac monitor.
Interprets basic x- rays, and blood gases (ABG, CBG, VBG)
Assists in endo/orotracheal intubation
Monitors and manage intracranial pressure and extra ventricular devise.
Suctions the adult patient using manual or closed suctioning.
Manages hemo/peritoneal dialysis.
Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing.
Management of patients who are mechanically ventilated.

Nursery
Ability to apply age-appropriate assessment and development plan.
NRP certification and competency to follow algorithm.
NICU
Able to rotate as NRP responder (will carry Bravo phone at all times during her/his shift and
shall respond to all codes accordingly).
Ability to apply age-appropriate assessment and apply the Neonatal Individualized
Developmental Care Program.
NRP certification and competency to follow algorithm.
Assists in insertion/ management of peripheral lines such as arterial line, PICC line, central
venous line and umbilical venous/arterial lines.
Interprets basic x- rays, and blood gases (ABG, CBG, VBG)
Assists in endo/orotracheal intubation
Monitors and manage intracranial pressure and extra ventricular device.
Suctions the neonatal patient using manual or closed suctioning.
Management of patients who are mechanically ventilated.
Operating Room

Performs surgical hand scrub as per standard of practice

Competent on sterile gown and gloves according to aseptic technique
Has knowledge of instruments required per case.
Performs surgical count with the Circulating Nurse. Check the count board for correct count.
Assists in draping procedure aseptically.
Performs surgical count with the Scrub Nurse and check the count board for correct count.
Assists in positioning of the patient as accordance to type of surgical procedure and standard
of practice. Position the patient upon the anesthetists approval.
Initiates the Time-out process.

Medical Imaging Nurse (OPD) in Radiology

Checks peripheral IV, assesses infusaports, administers medications, monitors vital signs.
Administers and oversees intravenous injections of contrast medium.
Administers any required medications and light sedation when used.
Liaises with anesthetists in delivering care to patients.
Provides anesthetic assistance when patients need to be drowsy (sedated) or asleep (using
general anesthesia) during the procedure.
Assists radiologists during therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and provides nursing skills,
including assisting radiologists during interventional procedures, both as scrub and circulating

nurse.
Liaises with floor nurses, enabling the continuity of care and to have a good knowledge to
inform both floor nurses and patients of specific requirements needed before and after the
procedure.
Informs the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient needs and performs specialized
nursing duties, such as administering IV sedation or analgesia during special procedures and
closely monitoring patients with cardiac/pulse oximeters.