Staff Nurse

• Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted.

• Check the communication book for any new instructions during every shift.
• Check the census of the department. Enquire and know about the following: Admissions in casualty. Transfer from casualty. List of investigation done. Discharges from casualty.
• Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol.
• Receive patients in the casualty, assess the patient & provide the necessary treatment.
• Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.
• Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.
• Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift.
• Post all IP issues and bedside procedures.
• Complete all relevant documents.
• Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc.
• Endorse the patients to the next shift staff.
• Inform any special events during the shift to the Nursing Superintendent.
• Prepare a brief report on the progress of the patient on the HIS and forward a copy to the Nursing Superintendent.
• Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the admission discharge register.
• Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures.
• BLS and ACLS trained.