Staff Nurse

Responsibilities

Patient care and management

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical examinations and gathering detailed health histories.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate personalized nursing care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Administer medications, injections, and intravenous (IV) infusions, and monitor patients for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Perform technical medical procedures such as catheterization, wound care, and oxygen therapy.
• Assist with patient feeding, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, as well as care for critically ill patients in specialized units like the ICU.

Education and communication

• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, post-treatment care, and strategies for health maintenance.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with patients, their families, and the entire medical team.
• Act as a patient advocate, communicating patient needs and concerns to physicians and other healthcare providers.

Documentation and administration

• Ensure the accuracy, conciseness, and confidentiality of all patient medical records and documentation.
• Maintain and manage ward supplies, surgical instruments, and medical equipment, reporting any malfunctions or inventory needs.
• Participate in medical and nursing rounds with doctors and senior nursing officials.
• Prepare and process patient admission and discharge paperwork.

Safety and quality improvement

• Adhere strictly to all hospital policies and protocols, including safety and infection control measures.
• Respond to emergency medical situations, demonstrating critical thinking and decisive action in the absence of a doctor.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and continuing professional development activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and nursing students.

RequirementsEducation and license

• A diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing is required.
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State Nursing Council.

Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience as a nurse, with specialized experience in areas like ICU, OT, or emergency care as an advantage.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Compassion, empathy, and patience, with a focus on providing high-quality patient-centered care.
• Good physical and mental endurance to handle the demanding and stressful nature of the job.
• Proficiency in maintaining digital medical records and adapting to new medical technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple patient assignments efficiently.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹8, ₹35,540.68 per month

Work Location: In person