We Need experienced General Nurses to work in Community Hospitals across Kent.
Duties will include - but not limited to the below.
recording a patient's symptoms: as a general nurse, you ask patients about the symptoms they are experiencing and record their vitals. It simplifies the diagnosis process of a doctor. You update the patient's medical records with the new diagnosis and the doctor's recommended treatment plan. You also gather information from a patient's file like allergies, current medications and relevant family history that will help with the diagnosis.
administering treatments: as a general nurse, you participate in developing treatment plans and administering medications prescribed by physicians. You also treat minor injuries, clean and dress wounds, insert and remove catheters and change bandages.
performing diagnostic tests: during diagnosis, the doctor may recommend various tests on the patient. As a general nurse, you collect blood, tissue, urine or stool samples and send them to the lab for analysis. You are also responsible for analysing the results of the tests and sharing your findings with the team.
conducting physical examinations: as a general nurse, you assess the overall health of a patient before they begin a new treatment plan. For instance, you need to determine their temperature, blood pressure and heartbeat. You also test a patient's reflexes, examine their throat, eyes, ears and nose, and inform the medical team of their health condition.
providing support and advice to patients: as a general nurse, you need to ensure the patient is comfortable and understands the treatment plan. You also provide support when a patient receives challenging medical news and advise them on ways to improve their health.
educating patients on managing illnesses: as a general nurse, you educate patients on various symptoms and ways of managing them. You also explain post-treatment home care and provide clear instructions about when a patient needs to see a doctor immediately. You can recommend rehabilitative exercises or practices to improve patients' health.
I you have any days / have days availalbe to help - please get in touch.