14 Nov
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Apollo HomeCare
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Chennai
14 Nov
Apollo HomeCare
Chennai
Role & responsibilities
Post-Transplant Patient Monitoring
- Monitor vital signs, including BP, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate and SpO2.
- Assess the patient's general condition and recovery progress.
- Monitor fluid intake and output, urine output and body weight.
- Observe for signs of organ rejection or post-transplant complications.
2. Medication Management
- Administer prescribed immunosuppressant medications on time.
- Ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication schedules.
- Monitor and report medication side effects.
- Maintain medication administration records.
3. Infection Prevention and Control
- Follow strict hand hygiene and aseptic techniques.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic patient-care setting.
- Monitor for fever, wound infections and other signs of infection.
- Educate patients and caregivers about infection prevention.
4. Wound and Surgical Site Care
- Assess surgical wounds and dressing conditions.
- Perform dressing changes as prescribed.
- Monitor for redness, swelling, discharge or delayed wound healing.
- Maintain proper documentation of wound progress.
5. Clinical Assessment and Complication Management
- Identify early warning signs of transplant rejection.
- Monitor for complications such as bleeding, infection, dehydration and medication toxicity.
- Escalate abnormal clinical findings immediately to the treating doctor.
- Coordinate emergency care whenever required.
Preferred candidate profile
📌 Walk-in || Critical Care Nurse (Chennai)
🏢 Apollo HomeCare
📍 Chennai