Responsibilities:

• Triage each patient using the PCETAS criteria and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs
• Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate
• Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging
• Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies
• Be accountable for judicious use of resources and ensure accurate and timely billing of supplies
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements

• RN from a recognized School of Nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team