Position Summary
The AKUH@Home field nurse aims to provide care that
is compassionate, safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally
congruent and evidence-based to enhance quality of life, augment accessibility
and continuity of care, and improve patient outcome. The position holder will
be responsible for providing community based services which include
comprehensive nursing assessment, patient advocacy, exquisite care-coordination
of medical care teams, routine medication administration and supportive care measures
under clinical supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient and environmental assessments
related to home health needs
- Develop care plan in consultation with clinician
- Coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating
patient care needs across the continuum, utilizing nursing process
(assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation)
- Provide nursing care, administer medication and perform
routine clinical procedures (including vital signs, I/V cannulation,
access ports, IV drug/fluid administration, phlebotomy, collection and
handling of specimens, etc.) according to program policies within the
prescribed plan, in the home setting
- Monitor the patient’s physiological, physical and emotional
response to treatment and identify patterns and trends. Able to pick up
early warning signs and seek immediate support
- Evaluates patient’s response to plan of care and works in
collaboration with the primary clinician to make any needed adjustments
- Support the patient and family (including psychosocial
support) through disease progression, symptom management, advanced care
planning and life closure, as appropriate
- Identifies learning needs of the patient and families and
educates them by adapting to patient and family learning style utilizing
the teach-back method.
- Fulfil safety and regulatory requirements: Perform initial and
routine safety checks to ensure compliance and to assess and maintain a
safe environment for patients, families, and staff in accordance with
regulatory and institutional health standards.
- Ensure appropriate handling and disposal of biological and
hazardous specimens/materials
- Oversee inventory management and facilitate maintenance of
clinical supplies
- Ensure all near-misses, accidents, incidents and complaints
are reported and to assist in the timely investigation and closure of
same.
- Manage and maintain patient records for each visit
Requirements:
- KRCHN/RN/BScN from a recognized school of nursing or
University
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience
in medical surgical Nursing. Experience in oncology, home care and/or
palliative care is preferred
How To Apply
