ABOUT THE COMPANY
Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare. Our Purpose Our purpose is to maintain and enable health Our Mission To provide high quality medical care that exceeds the needs of our clients Our Culture and Core Values Respect - For all human beings regardless of financial status, race, tribe, national origin, religious or political beliefs Service - Providing the best service to our patients, their families, doctors, clients, business partners and staff Excellence - Continually striving to improve and achieve excellence in the provision of our services
JOB SUMMARY
Key Responsibilities:Work with the Clinical team to navigate patients through the treatment journey, working directly with adult patients to help address underlying medical conditions, and provide treatment as per plan.Ensure all nursing protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines, recording and reporting all sentinel incidents/events within 24 hours using the provided tools.Constantly Monitor, assess and chart a patient’s condition and response to treatment and medication, including the patients’ physical and psycho-social status, and adjust treatment accordingly.Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures.Actively participate in ward rounds, receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift, while ensuring all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent.Effectively manage patient data and records.Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs).Supervise Patient Attendants as per their job description.Maintain and enforce infection control standards per policy, and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, ensure drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment reported promptly, and a checklist kept and updated as needed.Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs and ensuring proper pre – authorization and documentation is done.Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, nurses’ reports, equipment and supplies, etc.Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.QualificationsBScN or Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN). Higher Diploma in Nursing is an added advantage.A valid Nursing License from NCKValid certification in BLS, ACLS.2+ years’ experience working in a busy environment.Customer focus and results orientedStrong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.Highly responsive, ethical and responsible
REQUIRED SKILLS
Nursing, Planning, Patient care, Following care plans
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Diploma, Associate's degree