Home Health Nurse, Home Care Health Services

JOB 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.Requirements:KRCHN/RN/BScN from a recognized school of nursing or UniversityCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaCertification 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform comprehensive patient and environmental assessments related to home health needsDevelop care plan in consultation with clinicianCoordinate 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 settingMonitor 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 supportEvaluates patient’s response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the primary clinician to make any needed adjustmentsSupport the patient and family (including psychosocial support) through disease progression, symptom management, advanced care planning and life closure, as appropriateIdentifies 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/materialsOversee inventory management and facilitate maintenance of clinical suppliesEnsure 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, Patient care, Following care plans, Documentation and record keeping, Medication and prescription administration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree