Administration of nursing

services

By Jennylyn Abecia and Kristhan Antimano

 DIPLOMA OR BACHELORS DEGREE IN NURSING

VALID LICENSED FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

VALID SAUDI COUNCIL

BLS CERTIFICATE AND NRP CERTIFICATE

QUALIFICATION
Post qualification nursing experience (>2 YEARS)
OF NURSING
STAFF Valid nursing board registration
(PRIVATE Able to work in a multicultural team
HOSPITAL)
Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Continue professional development activities (cme -

continuing medical education)

Maintain meticulous records

 Strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in a crisis and to help others remain

calm
QUALIFICATI
ON OF Strong attention to detail

NURSING Highly organized

STAFF Attentive to the welfare of others

(PRIVATE Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
HOSPITAL)
Authoritative and assertive when necessary
 Administers prescribed medication

ROLE AND applies sterile dressings

RESPONSIBILITI
ES OF THE performs phlebotomy
NURSING STAFF monitors vital sign
(PRIVATE
HOSPITAL) Maintains confidentiality of patient records

May perform specialized nursing procedures related

to the unique needs of a particular patient population
 Provides direct, professional nursing care to a specified
population of patients in an inpatient or an outpatient
setting
ROLE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares equipment and assists physicians during
OF THE NURSING examinations and treatments
STAFF
(PRIVATE Performs evaluation of new and existing patients to
determine priority and suitability of treatment and/or need
HOSPITAL) for modifications

May oversee and guide the work of other nursing and

support staff.
 PERFORM THE PRIMARY NURSE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSIGNS PATIENTS CARE AS PER THE DAILY

ALLOCATION
ROLE AND
PRIORITIZE PATIENTS NEEDS AND ENSURE THAT
RESPONSIBILITI PATIENT ARE RECEIVING ALL THE REQUIRED
ES OF THE CARE/SERVICES
NURSING STAFF
(PRIVATE ATTENDS PATIENTS CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS
AND ACT AS NEEDED IN PROFESSIONAL MANNER
HOSPITAL)
ATTENDS DOCTOR ROUND AND ANTICIPATE
PATIENT CONDITION UPDATE

ATTENDS DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS AND

ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSING ANY
ISSUE
 ATTENDS DEPARTMENTAL EDUCATION
ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN
STAFF TEACHING ACTIVITIES

ACT AS A PRECEPTOR TO ALL NEW ARRIVAL

ROLE AND
REPORTS ANY UNUSUAL EVENTS TO THE HEAD
RESPONSIBILITI NURSE/SUPERVISOR
ES OF THE
NURSING STAFF ENSURE THE COMPLIANCE TO QUALITY and
(PRIVATE infection control standards
HOSPITAL)
provide patient and family education

attends code blue or any kind of codes as needed

perform specific procedure as per scope of service

(example: assisting intubation, assisting central
insertion, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, etc.)
 1. non-degree
CLASSIFICATION
OF STAFF 2. degree

3. advanced degree
 Non-degree nurses include certified nursing
assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses
(LPNs), who complete nursing education programs
that don’t culminate in a degree.
CLASSIFICATION Degree nurses include those with an undergraduate
OF STAFF degree in the field, such as anAssociate of Science
in Nursing (ASN) or a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN).

Advanced degree nurses are those with a graduate

degree in the field, such as a Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
 1. Certified Nursing Assistant

Position description: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)

typically work in home care and long-term care settings.
Also referred to as “nursing assistants” and “nursing aides,”
CNAs often serve as the primary point of contact between
What Are the the patient’s family members and the healthcare
Different Levels of organization. They assist with the patient’s daily activities
Nursing? such as bathing, dressing, eating, and ambulating. CNAs
provide companionship for their patients as well as
compassionate care. Depending on state regulations and
training, they may administer medication, take vital signs, fill
out patient charts using electronic medical record software,
and other tasks that don’t require advanced training.
 2. Licensed Practical Nurse

Position description: Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also

known as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), are
responsible for providing patient care by acting as the
What Are the primary communicator between the health care team and
Different Levels of patient. They also may be responsible for communicating
Nursing? with the patient’s family. LPNs monitor patients’ health and
do some physical care tasks, such as taking blood pressure,
inserting catheters, starting IVs, and changing bandages.
Whether or not the LPN needs supervision to perform these
tasks varies by state.
 3. Registered Nurse

Position description: Most people equate the word

“nurse” with the role of a registered nurse (RN). RNs
have a broad range of responsibilities, including
What Are the administering medication, contributing to a patient’s plan
Different Levels of of care, and collaborating with medical doctors. In some
Nursing? workplaces, RNs oversee CNAs and LPNs. Once you
reach the RN level of nursing, more specialized positions
open up, such as cardiac care nurse, case management
nurse, and flight nurse.
 4. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Position description: To become an advanced practice

registered nurse (APRN), you must be an RN ready to
take on more of a leadership role in patient care. While
RNs often focus on implementing a plan of care, APRNs
What Are the focus on directing a plan of care. Becoming an APRN
Different Levels of often requires further education, such as a Master of
Nursing? Science in Nursing (MSN). Types of APRNs include
nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives,
and clinical nurse specialists.
 5. Master of Science in Nursing

Position description: A Master of Science in

Nursing (MSN) is not a role but a degree—the
degree you need to become a nurse practitioner
(NP) or to choose another role specialty
What Are the
Different Levels of
Nursing?
 6. Doctor of Nursing Practice

Position description: Like the MSN, the Doctor of Nursing

Practice (DNP) is not a role but a degree, and doctoral-level
preparation can be considered as the next level of nursing
What Are the above the MSN. DNP programs are for those who want to
Different Levels of reach one of the highest levels of nursing, along with the
Nursing? PhD. DNPs have a doctoral-level knowledge of healthcare
policy, nursing practice, health information systems, and
organizational leadership. Attending a DNP program is best
for experienced nurses who enjoy creative problem-solving
and turning strategy into practice.
 7. Nurse Managers and Executives

Position description: Nurse managers and nurse executives can

help run clinics, or they may work for a hospital system at the C-
What Are the suite level in healthcare management by helping strategize and
plan care for hundreds of patients. If you aspire to the top levels
Different Levels of of administration, you will be less involved with direct patient care,
Nursing? but your decisions may have a broad impact on patients. You will
need to cultivate qualities such as integrity and flexibility, and
skills such as communication, critical thinking, and leadership.
QUALIFICATION OF NURSING STAFF
(PUBLIC-RHU)
1.Bachelor of Science in nursing degree (BSN).
2.Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
3.Extensive experience in assessing and treating patients, and coordinating interventions.
4.In-depth knowledge of best practices in public healthcare and advancements in the field.
5.Exceptional interpersonal skills to advise patients and their families. Advanced ability to
educate patients and their families on healthcare and disease prevention.
Role and responsibilities of the nursing staff (PUBLIC-
RHU)
Role of a nurse (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE)
1.promote public wellness
2.Public Health Nurse focus on helping underserved and at-risk individuals
gain access to the care they need.
3.Educating patients about available support services and helping them
access care.
The responsibilities of public health nurses include:
1.Recording and analyzing aggregate medical data
2.Evaluating the health of patients and creating treatment plans
3.Monitoring patients for any changes in condition
4.Delivering quality care alongside physicians
5.Educating patients about available support services and helping them access care
6.Emphasizing primary prevention in order to avoid disease or injury before it occurs
7.Working with public health officials to help underserved communities gain access to care
8.Developing a relationship with patients and following up to track progress
9.Referring patients to other providers as needed
10.Assessing health trends in communities
11.Managing budgets of public health programs
Thank you