TBDOTS STAFF NURSE

City of General Trias Doctor Medical Center; General Trias; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City of General Trias Doctor Medical Center is seeking a dedicated nurse to join our TB care team. This role focuses on patient assessment, treatment management, and implementing Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) to ensure adherence to anti-TB medications.

You will collaborate with physicians, laboratories, and pharmacy to coordinate TB-related services, monitor progress, document TB DOTS records, and promote infection control practices within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BSN graduate with valid RN licensure (PRC)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong documentation and record-keeping ability
• Solid knowledge of basic nursing procedures, assessment, and medication administration
• Experience in hospital/clinical TB care preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment and screening of TB patients
• Assist physicians in diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB patients
• Implement Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) for medication adherence
• Educate patients and families on TB prevention and treatment
• Monitor treatment progress and report adverse reactions
• Maintain accurate TB DOTS records and documentation
• Coordinate TB-related services with lab, radiology and pharmacy
• Participate in TB case finding, contact tracing, and health promotion
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies

Skills

TB care knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

About the role

This is a nursing position focused on tuberculosis (TB) patient care, assessment, and treatment management within a hospital or clinical setting.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment and screening of patients for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis

• Assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB patients

• Implement Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) to ensure patient adherence to prescribed anti-TB medications

• Educate patients and their families on tuberculosis prevention, treatment, medication compliance, and infection control practices

• Monitor patients' treatment progress and promptly report adverse drug reactions or changes in condition to the attending physician

• Maintain accurate and complete TB DOTS records, reports, and patient documentation

• Coordinate with laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and other departments regarding TB-related services

• Participate in TB case finding, contact investigation, and health promotion activities

• Ensure compliance with hospital infection prevention and control policies

About you

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate

• Valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills

• Good documentation and record-keeping skills

• Knowledgeable in basic nursing procedures, patient assessment, and medication administration

• Preferably with relevant hospital or clinical experience