Cardiovascular Nurse at Avenue Healthcare
Posted:
Company Details
Name:Avenue Healthcare
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Website:
https://www.avenuehealthcare.com/
Description:
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
Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
3 Years
Job Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Job Category:
Healthcare, Medical
Job Description
Job Objective/Purpose
The cardiovascular nurse will provide comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular diseases, assisting in prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and management of heart-related conditions. They will work closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations, to identify cardiovascular issues.
- Hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring: Expertly monitoring blood pressure (invasive and non-invasive), interpreting ECG rhythms and recognizing arrythmias.
- Care Plans: Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patients’ needs and diagnoses.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, educating patients about their medications and potential side effects.
- Patient Education: Provide education to patients and families about heart health, lifestyle modifications, and disease management.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure effective communication.
- Emergency Response: Respond to cardiac emergencies, performing CPR and using advanced life support techniques when necessary.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Procedure Assistance: Scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Person Specification
- Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
- At least 3 years working experience in Cath-lab post basic qualification
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council Certification in cardiovascular nursing from a high-volume cardiac centre is preferred.
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