Nurse (Perawat)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø  Patient Assessment & Monitoring:

Taking vitals (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), collecting medical histories, observing progress, and evaluating symptoms.

Ø  Care Delivery:

Administering medications (including IVs), providing treatments, wound care, and assisting with physical exams and procedures.

Ø  Planning & Documentation:

Developing and updating patient care plans, charting treatments, and maintaining detailed medical records.

Ø  Patient & Family Education:

Explaining conditions, treatments, and preventative care, offering emotional support.

Ø  Collaboration:

Working with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Ø  Advocacy:

Acting as a patient advocate and ensuring their rights and needs are met.

Ø  Environment Management:

Maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, preparing equipment.

Essential Skills & Traits 

·       Compassion, empathy, and strong communication skills.

·       Problem-solving, multitasking, and critical thinking.

·       Teamwork and leadership (for supervising junior staff).

·       Attention to detail and responsibility.

Work Environment 

·       Often involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

·       Can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding.

·       Works in diverse settings: hospitals, clinics, schools, community health centers, and private homes.