Staff Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the smooth functioning of LDR.

Ä Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards

• Oriented to the LDR routine, equipment and type of patients.

• Assists with preparing LDR for the scheduled patients – equipment and material.

• Prepares the patient for delivery.

• Ensures all investigation reports as advised by the doctor are available for doctor's perusal.

• Assists normal deliveries and knowledgeable about gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate.

• Maybe required to assist Clinicians with administration of medication, induce labor, monitoring fetal heart rate and similar tasks.

• Thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation.

• Assists in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys.

• PV Examination

• Pap Smear

• Epidural Analgesia

• Blood Sampling

• MTP, coordinating disposal of fetus as per PCPNDT

• Administers drugs according to 'Drug Administration Policy.'

Administering of high-risk medicines to be counter checked by a second nurse for the '10 Medication Rights' and complete documentation policy.

• Observes the patient to ensure safe no adverse reactions.

• Any errors in medication, adverse reactions or nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge and NS. In case of ADR, the respective form to be filled.

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

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

• Accompanies the patient for special procedures and investigations.

• To have the knowledge of Cardio Toco Graph monitoring.

• To be fully aware of the APGAR scoring performed.

• Assist with Obstetrics emergencies.

• Capable of efficient handling of neonates and new mothers.

• Provides moral support to the mother and family.

• Provides clinical inputs on patient condition to consultant.

• Assists with neo-natal resuscitation.

• Competently handles all equipment and gadgets used in patient care in LDR.

• Ensures all gauze pieces & instruments are accounted for, post-delivery – nothing to be left inside patient.

• Ensures still-born fetus disposal is as per protocol.

• Assists with coordination and documentation of samples for genetic analysis.

• Updates the register to record all blood and blood products wasted / discarded on the floors.

• Adheres to the infection control practices; hand washing techniques, ensures hygiene and sterility of personnel, equipment and environment.

• Maintain personal, patients and environmental hygiene. Strictly follows safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.

• Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.

• Aware of and implements protocols in the unit related to medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc.

• Adherence to Drug control usage policy.

• To raise requisitions on the computer for drugs.

• Aware of NABH & Nursing Excellence standards and implements the same.

• Aware of the following: Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety, neonatal death.

• Follows universal precautions always as per the unit protocol.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information - medical and personal. Will ensure no violation by desisting from discussion of patient identifiable information in non-secure areas.

• Aware of patient rights and preserve the same.

Ä 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.

• Engages well with Clinicians, builds respect and rapport.

• Coordinates with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard.

• Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues.

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

Ä Ward Management:

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

• Ensures timely completion of all tasks.

• Reports any untoward incidents immediately to In-Charge & NS.

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

• Assists with Inventory management. Shift wise inventory check to be done and updated.

• Ensures accurate data collection for Nursing Quality Indicators.

• Assists with maintaining records of all procedures, birth register, still births, incidents, foetus disposal.

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

• Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators.

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

Ä Personal Development:

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

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

Qualification: GNM/B.Sc (Nursing)

Experience: 1 - 5 years

Location: Chandigarh

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Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹17, ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• LDR: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person