DUTIES/ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PEADIATRIC WARD NURSE

DUTIES/ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PEADIATRIC WARD NURSE

• Observe,assess and report the condition of the patient.
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• Provide basic paediatric nursing care like vaccination, dressing wounds and sample collection  .
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• Maintain proper patient airways-provide tracheal,nasal and oral suctions if required .
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• Prepare the patient for various tests and procedures .
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• Calculation of medicine dosages and administrate the medicines properly.
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• Administer Intravenous fluids and therapies .
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• Monitor and report fluid and electrolyte balance .
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• Maintain good communication between patient's family and other medical team members.
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• Educate parents about Preventive and Chronic disease management .
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• Attend Health care team meetings and Conferences .