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 patients 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.

Preferred candidate profile