nursing staff

Position Summary:

The Staff Nurse assigned to the Cardiac & ENT Cluster provides patient-centered nursing care under the guidance of physician specialists and the nursing leadership. The nurse is responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, monitoring vitals, administering medications, and supporting recovery for cardiac and ENT patients.

Key Responsibilities:1. Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiology and ENT departments.
• Monitor and record vital signs, ECGs, oxygen saturation, and fluid balance, especially in cardiac patients.
• Assist in managing patients with heart failure, post-angioplasty, pacemakers, and arrhythmias.
• Support ENT patients undergoing surgeries (e.g., tonsillectomy, septoplasty, cochlear implants) and manage ENT-specific assessments like hearing, balance, and airway.
• Prepare and assist during cardiac and ENT procedures (e.g., endoscopies, catheterizations, surgical preps).
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation (nursing notes, medication records, handover sheets).

2. Pre- and Post-Operative Care

• Conduct pre-op checklists and patient education for cardiac and ENT surgeries.
• Provide post-op monitoring and care including pain management, wound care, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and patient mobilization.

3. Emergency & Critical Care Support

• Identify and respond to clinical deterioration (chest pain, dyspnea, arrhythmias, airway obstruction).
• Administer emergency drugs and follow code blue protocols when needed.
• Work closely with ICU/CCU teams for high-dependency cardiac cases.

4. Medication & Equipment Management

• Administer medications as per physician orders and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Handle and maintain specialized equipment: cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, suction machines, tracheostomy kits, etc.
• Ensure infection control practices and sterile technique are strictly followed.

5. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including cardiologists, ENT surgeons, physiotherapists, audiologists, and dieticians.
• Educate patients and families about disease management (e.g., hypertension, post-surgical care, tracheostomy management, cardiac rehab).
• Participate in patient handovers and interdepartmental communication.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain nursing records in compliance with hospital protocols, NABH/JCI standards.
• Report incidents, falls, and medication errors as per hospital reporting policy.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and training programs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Clinical expertise in cardiac and ENT patient management.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and patient education abilities.
• Knowledge of BLS, ACLS (for cardiac nurses), tracheostomy and suctioning procedures (for ENT nurses).
• Adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing.
• Registration with State Nursing Council.
• Experience:
• Cardiac Nurses: 1–3+ years preferred in cardiac/ICU/CCU setup.
• ENT Nurses: 1–3+ years in ENT/OR/ward management with ENT cases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹13, ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person