Assistant Nurse

Description

Main nursing responsibilities 1\. Assessment and monitoring * Assess the health status of each resident. * Detect changes or warning signs. * Monitor chronic conditions. * Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, etc. * Assess pain, nutrition, hydration, skin condition, mobility, and fall risk. * Monitor wounds and pressure ulcers. 2\. Medication administration and control * Prepare and administer medications according to medical prescriptions. * Monitor treatments and possible adverse effects. * Identify errors, duplications, or incidents related to medication. * Manage treatments such as insulin, anticoagulants, inhalers, etc. * Coordinate with pharmacy and physician. 3\. Care and procedures * Wound care and treatment. * Management of catheters, ostomies, and other devices. * Blood draws and sample collection as appropriate. * Administration of prescribed treatments. * Care for individuals with cognitive decline, dependency, or chronic diseases. * Prevention of pressure ulcers and functional deterioration. 4\. Emergency responseThe nurse must rapidly detect and assess emergency situations, apply appropriate initial measures, and decide—jointly with the physician and/or healthcare services—whether the resident requires transfer to emergency services. 5\. Coordination with the physician * Report significant changes in residents' conditions. * Prepare clinical information for medical assessment. * Implement and monitor prescribed care plans. * Report incidents and clinical progression. 6\. Care team coordinationHere, the nurse plays a particularly important role within a residential facility: * Supervise and coordinate certain tasks performed by caregivers/TCAEs. * Communicate care guidelines. * Ensure care is delivered correctly. * Identify care needs. * Organize specific care and treatments. * Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. 7\. Records and documentation * Document nursing interventions. * Maintain up-to-date clinical records. * Record incidents, wounds, falls, clinical changes, treatments, etc. * Participate in developing and monitoring the PIAI (Individual Comprehensive Care Plan). 8\. Health prevention and promotion * Fall prevention. * Pressure ulcer prevention. * Infection prevention. * Nutritional and hydration monitoring. * Health education for residents and families. * Promotion of healthy habits. 9\. Family support * Inform families about aspects related to resident care and clinical progression within the nurse’s scope of competence. * Communicate relevant incidents. * Guide families on care practices and healthcare needs. Salary: €1,221.00–€3,629.27 per month Benefits: * Christmas basket * Flexible working hours * Daycare * Option for indefinite-term contract * Uniform provided Work location: On-site employment