Staff Nurse

Role & responsibilities

Assists with the efficient functioning of the Ward.

Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards - Renders professional bedside nursing care.

• Prepares nursing care plans for assigned patients with an understanding of individualizing treatment plans, patient compliance, acceptability and comfort.

• Attends call bell within 2 minutes.

• Functions as SPOC for all non-medical services, to ensure speedy service.

• Conducts Room orientation competently for all admissions.

• Completes the Nursing Assessment Guide within 30 minutes of patients admission.

• Reviews the doctors notes and drug chart on admission and implements it.

• Checks and records vital signs legibly and promptly.

• Accompanies Consultants on rounds; carries out orders completely.

• Ensures that all investigations are conducted as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctors perusal and further advice.

• Assist the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds.

For following procedures , ensures procedure trolleys are correctly set:

• PV Examination
• Pap Smear

• Blood sampling

• Coordinates procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately.

• Accompanies patient for special procedures and investigations.

• Prepares the patient for labor room and delivery.

• Completes the transfer formalities as per the In-house Transfer Policy.

• Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to operation theatre.

• The Obstetrics & Gynecology nurse has specific duties in providing care for mothers and their babies during pregnancy - helps expectant parents prepare for labor and delivery.

Offers health education and counseling in:

• Breastfeeding
• Additional feeding
• Maternal diet
• Newborn care
• Parenting
• Ante natal & postnatal care

• Effect of medication

• To have knowledge of Cardio Toco Graph monitoring.

• Understand the APGAR scoring performed.

• Able to manage pre and postoperative care of Lower Segment Cesarean Section, hysterectomy, post-partum hemorrhage and obstetric emergencies.

• Knowledge and capability to handle I.V. fluid and drug calculation.

• Assists normal deliveries and have thorough knowledge on gestational age assessment, and the special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonates.

• Prepares additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctors written instruction.

• Handles Baby bath competently and with utmost care.

• Does not take verbal orders from Doctors except in emergency, to be followed by a written order before end of shift.

• Does not take verbal orders for diet unless urgent; to be followed up with written order.

• Maintains medical and nursing records of patients as per institutional requirement.

• Raises requisitions on HIS for pharmacy indents, checks on receipt and stocks it in the patient's bedside locker.

• Administers medications and therapies on time according to 'Drug Administration Policy.'

• Administers high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the '10 Medication Rights' and complete documentation policy.

• Aware and implement policies with respect to 'Medications brought by patient' and 'self-administration by patients.'

• Observes the patient to ensure safe medication / adverse reactions.

• Errors in medication, nursing intervention, ADR to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge, Nursing Superintendent and Consultant. The respective form to be filled.

• Aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.

• Maintains personal, patients and environmental hygiene.

• Aware and implement protocols of hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc.

• Knowledgably handles all gadgets used in patient care.

• Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.

• Strictly follows all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.

• Aware of patient rights and preserve the same.

• Ensures patients are comfortable and implements safety measures for vulnerable patients as per policy.

• Aware of Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information – medical / personal; avoids violation of confidentiality - no discussion of patient identifiable information in public areas.

• Responsible for obtaining signature from either of the parents, at the time of discharge, confirming they have received their child.

• Always follows universal precautions as per the unit protocol.

Fulfilling the Service Vision & Inter-department Coordination:

• Is well-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum.

• Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service.

• Manages the floor services, coordinating with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard.

• Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues.

• Co-ordinates with IP coordinator, Billing team and related departments regarding timely admissions, discharges and billing activities of the patients.

• Coordinates and works closely with LDR, OT, NICU, Pharmacy & Lab.

Ward Management:

• Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.

• Assists with Inventory management.

• Takes over and hands over accurately at change of shifts.

• Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators.

• Willingly accepts additional tasks, deployment based on operational requirement.

Personal Development:

• Attend in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge.

• Ensures is up to date with latest protocols and practices.

• post-partum hemorrhage and obstetric emergencies.

• Knowledge and capability to handle I.V. fluid and drug calculation.

• Assists normal deliveries and have thorough knowledge on gestational age assessment, and the special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonates.

• Prepares additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctor's written instruction.

• Handles Baby bath competently and with utmost care.

• Does not take verbal orders from Doctors except in emergency, to be followed by a written order before end of shift.

• Does not take verbal orders for diet unless urgent; to be followed up with written order.

• Maintains medical and nursing records of patients as per institutional requirement.

• Raises requisitions on HIS for pharmacy indents, checks on receipt and stocks it in the patient's bedside locker.

• Administers medications and therapies on time according to 'Drug Administration Policy.'

• Administers high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the '10 Medication Rights' and complete documentation policy.

• Aware and implement policies with respect to 'Medications brought by patient' and 'self-administration by patients.'

• Observes the patient to ensure safe medication / adverse reactions.

• Errors in medication, nursing intervention, ADR to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge, Nursing Superintendent and Consultant. The respective form to be filled.

• Aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.

• Maintains personal, patients and environmental hygiene.

• Aware and implement protocols of hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc.

• Knowledgably handles all gadgets used in patient care.

• Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.

• Strictly follows all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.

• Aware of patient rights and preserve the same.

• Ensures patients are comfortable and implements safety measures for vulnerable patients as per policy.

• Aware of Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information – medical / personal; avoids violation of confidentiality - no discussion of patient identifiable information in public areas.

• Responsible for obtaining signature from either of the parents, at the time of discharge, confirming they have received their child.

• Always follows universal precautions as per the unit protocol.

Fulfilling the Service Vision & Inter-department Coordination:

• Is well-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum.

• Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service.

• Manages the floor services, coordinating with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard.

• Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues.

• Co-ordinates with IP coordinator, Billing team and related departments regarding timely admissions, discharges and billing activities of the patients.

• Coordinates and works closely with LDR, OT, NICU, Pharmacy & Lab.

Ward Management:

• Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.

• Assists with Inventory management.

• Takes over and hands over accurately at change of shifts.

• Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators.

• Willingly accepts additional tasks, deployment based on operational requirement.

Personal Development:

• Attend in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge.

Ensures is up to date with latest protocols and practices.

Preferred candidate profile

Process adherence; audit compliance; medication safety; documentation; NABH & NE certification compliance; Standardized Nursing Operations.

Training attended – functional & behavioral. Scores above average where applicable.