Staff Nurse

**JOB TITLE : STAFF NURSE**

**EDUCATION**: GNM/BSc Nursing

**SKILLS REQUIRED**

Teamwork, Communication skills, Time management, Prioritization, critical thinking, Clinical expertise, Emergency response, Adaptability, Stress management, Empathy, and professionalism.

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

1 year and above

**LOCATION : Hennur**.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**1. Alignment with Nursing Protocols**
- Align with the nursing care and goals of KSC as per protocols, SOPs, and policies.

**2. Orientation and Floor Routine Management**
- Get oriented to floor routines, patient numbers, risk categories, and basic nursing procedures.
- Maintain and update equipment checklists and manage inventory through HMS.

**3. Coordination and Communication**
- Coordinate with senior staff nurses regarding admissions, discharges, transfers, referrals, and lab diagnostics.
- Communicate significant changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare team members promptly.

**4. Comprehensive Nursing Assessment**
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments of all patients within the TAT.
- Document nursing assessments and care plans in patient files.

**5. Medical Records and Documentation**
- Manage MRD files (open and closed).
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Ensure proper documentation of verbal orders given during emergencies by doctors.

**6. Direct Patient Care**
- Provide direct nursing care, including:

- Medication reconciliation and administration.
- Wound care and chronic disease management.
- Palliative and end-of-life care using best practices.
- Assist with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting).
- Provide mobility assistance, including transfers, walking, and using assistive devices.

**7. Medication Administration and Monitoring**
- Accurately administer medications as prescribed, observing actions and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Identify 2 identifiers before administering medications.
- Administer high-alert medications only after a senior nurse's verification, following the medication administration rights.
- Report any medication errors immediately to the Nurse Manager and CMO.

**8. Ward Rounds and Assistance**
- Accompany the CMO during floor/ward rounds, prepare for rounds, and assist with procedures as needed.
- Ensure all investigations are carried out as advised and reports are made available promptly.

**9. Inventory and Supplies Management**
- Raise indents and ensure stock availability.
- Inform the Nurse Manager immediately about any shortages for timely resolution.

**10. Patient-Centered Care**
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and sensitivity while caring for geriatric patients.
- Ensure compassionate, person-centered care that preserves patient dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.

**11. Safety and Infection Control**
- Follow all safety measures for patient care and self-protection.
- Implement fall prevention strategies 24/7.
- Follow infection control practices and proper segregation and disposal of biomedical waste.

**12. Team Collaboration**
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members, including doctors, therapists, and family members, to ensure coordinated care.
- Ensure proper take-over and hand-over during each shift.

**13. Discipline and Training**
- Maintain strict discipline and decorum at all times.
- Attend in-service programs and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.

**14. Incident Reporting**
- Report incidents promptly to the Nurse Manager with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) using the incident reporting form.

**15. Quality Improvement and Patient Rights**
- Update QI data on time.
- Be aware of and uphold patient rights while maintaining confidentiality.

**16. Transfer Formalities**
- Complete transfer formalities as per the transfer policy.

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

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Overtime pay

**Language**:

- Hindi (preferred)

Work Location: In person