RTP Nurse – Homa Bay Kenya

Responsibilities
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college;
Registration by the nursing council of Kenya.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Experience or training in ART provision and care of patients in an HIV/AIDS setting is desired.
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.