Anm Nurse

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A **Senior ANM in the Gynecology Department** plays a critical role in supporting obstetricians and gynecologists by providing **maternal and newborn care**, assisting during deliveries, monitoring pregnant women, and educating patients on reproductive health. As a **senior staff member**, this role also includes supervising junior ANMs or nursing aides and maintaining departmental procedures and hygiene.

**Key Roles & Responsibilities**

**Maternal & Neonatal Care**
- Monitor vital signs and general condition of antenatal and postnatal mothers.
- Assist in **normal deliveries**, episiotomies, and immediate newborn care.
- Identify and report high-risk pregnancies or complications.
- Provide **postnatal care** to mothers and newborns.

**Clinical Support in Gynae Procedures**
- Prepare patients for gynecological surgeries and minor OT procedures (e.g., D&C, IUI, hysteroscopy).
- Assist gynecologists during procedures and examinations.
- Ensure availability and sterilization of instruments.

**Infection Control & Hygiene**
- Maintain aseptic techniques in the labor room, OT, and wards.
- Adhere to infection control protocols.
- Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste.

**Patient Education & Counseling**
- Educate women on:

- Antenatal care (ANC)
- Nutrition during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding and newborn care
- Menstrual hygiene and family planning
- Promote **institutional deliveries** and immunization programs.

**Documentation & Reporting**
- Maintain delivery registers, patient case sheets, and vital records.
- Report complications or maternal mortality cases to the Medical Officer or Matron.
- Update immunization and health education charts.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- Guide and monitor junior ANMs or helpers.
- Coordinate with doctors, staff nurses, and lab technicians.
- Assist in scheduling shifts and workload distribution in the gynae unit.

**Key Skills Required**
- Obstetric and neonatal care knowledge
- Emergency response (e.g., PPH, eclampsia, neonatal resuscitation)
- Compassion and communication with pregnant women and families
- Record-keeping and reporting
- Team leadership and mentoring of junior staff

**Qualification & Licensing**
- **ANM Diploma (2 years)** - from INC-recognized institute
- **Registered with State Nursing Council**:

- Minimum **3-5 years of experience** in labor room/gynae ward
- Preferably trained in **Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA)** or **midwifery upgrade programs**

**Work Environment**
- Gynae & Obstetrics Ward
- Labor Room
- Antenatal Clinic (ANC)
- Postnatal Ward

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person