Staff Nurse

Key Responsibilities

**1. Clinical Nursing Responsibilities**
- Perform clinical nursing duties such as specimen collection, sterilization of instruments, monitoring vital signs, and observing reactions to medications and treatments.
- Collection of specimens (blood, urine, swabs, etc.) following aseptic protocols.
- Sterilisation and disinfection of medical instruments and surfaces.
- Monitoring and documenting vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, SpO2, etc.).
- Administering medications and injections as prescribed.
- Observing and recording patient responses to medications and treatments, and reporting adverse effects immediately.
- Assist doctors with minor procedures, wound dressings, ECGs, nebulisation, and IV/IM drug administration.
- Monitor and manage medical consumables to ensure availability and mínimal wastage.
- Ensure infection control measures are consistently followed in all settings.
- Conduct home visits as and when required on a case-by-case basis.

2. Patient Care and Communication:

- Sterilisation and disinfection of medical instruments and surfaces.
- Educate patients on preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyle choices, chronic disease management, and medication adherence.
- Offer post-consultation guidance and counselling, especially for patients with non
- communicable diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
- Explain procedures and treatments in a patient-friendly manner to alleviate anxiety and encourage compliance.
- Raise awareness during health camps about preventive screenings and follow-up care.

3. Health Camp Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, both in the clinic and during health camps.
- Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end operations of community health camps in societies, corporates, schools, and public venues.
- Set up camp infrastructure including equipment, documentation desks, patient flow zones, and emergency response areas.
- Conduct initial assessments at camps (BP, height, weight, BMI, sugar test, etc.).
- Ensure timely, safe, and dignified patient flow, minimising waiting times and maintaining quality of care.
- Provide nursing support to doctors during consultations, screenings, and procedures at camps.
- Be prepared to deliver emergency first aid and basic life support (BLS) as needed.
- Maintain hygiene, manage biomedical waste disposal, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards on-site.
- Coordinate with the camp team for logístical support, supply replenishment, and smooth transitions between stations.
- Collect feedback from participants and document camp outcomes and areas for improvement.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

- Accurately maintain and update patient records, both in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and on physical forms where applicable.
- Record health camp activities including patient count, screening summaries, and referral outcomes.
- Maintain logs of administered medications, consumables used, and equipment handled.
- Ensure all necessary forms (consent, health check-up, referrals, etc.) are duly filled and filed.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and camp-specific nursing reports to the designated supervisor.
- Document and handover pending tasks during shift change to ensure continuity of care.

5. Equipment & Inventory Management:

- Handle all medical equipment with care during clinic duties and health camps.
- Ensure devices (e.g., BP monitors, glucometers, pulse oximeters) are calibrated, sanitised, and in working condition.
- Monitor usage and storage of clinical supplies and notify supervisors for replenishment.
- Maintain inventory records for both routine clinic uses and health camp activities.
- Ensure that the inventory is not expired and report issues if any to the appropriate stakeholders without delay.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, both in the clinic and during health camps.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and ensure adherence to HIPAA / relevant Indian data

protection standards.
- Follow RxDx’s clinical protocols, safety standards, and SOPs in both fixed and mobile healthcare settings.
- Participate in regular training, drills, and capacity building on emergency response, infection control, and quality care practices.
- Identify gaps in care delivery and suggest process improvements for enhanced patient experience and clinical efficiency.
- Contribute to internal audits, accreditation preparedness (e.g., NABH), and compliance reporting.

Key Competencies & Skills
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate disposition
- Should keep abreast of the latest developments in the healthcare sector as well as demonstrate sound healthcare knowledge
- A caring and reflective professional that’s able to interpret and adhere to guidelines and evidence-based care
- Motivated, curious and open to new developments within healthcare sector
- Computer and Mobile literate
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