Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at Care Hospital.
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Triage patients to medical care according to the acuity of their illness, in cooperation with the Emergency Room Nurses.
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Performs a full assessment of the patient including history taking, physical examination, routine diagnostic tests and investigations.
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Initiates the proper medical care/treatment as appropriate, Provides patient care within the parameters of their professional competence as reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges.
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Should be able to handle and manage all surgical, orthopedic, medical and pediatric cases presenting to the E.R. and stabilize critical cases.
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Refers patient to other physicians of relevant specialties for consultation or continuation of specialized medical care or admission when needed.
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Documents all the above procedures as per the Hospital Rules and Regulations.
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Shares and participates in the departments? education and training activities.
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Abides by the Policies and Procedures of the department and Care Hospital.
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Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
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They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
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Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
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Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients? developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
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Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.
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Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee?s knowledge, skills and abilities.
