Staff Nurse - Nursing

Department

• Nursing Designation
• Staff Nurse Education
• GNM/B. Sc. Nursing JD- Emergency Nurse

1. Responsible for maintaining care standards in the emergency room
2. Initiate triage and help doctors in providing treatment in case of mass casualties
3. Work closely with doctors to keep patients and their family members updated on test results or treatment recommendations
4. Maintain contact with laboratory personnel to report any initial lab findings back to the ER doctors
5. Make arrangements for patients that are deemed to need care requiring them to be admitted to the hospital for one night or longer
6. Ensure adequate stock of medicines and consumables in Recovery room
7. Ensure all medical equipments are in functional status and report to BME Department in case of any breakdown or due preventive maintenance and calibration
8. Take care of Crash cart trolley for adequate stock , timely replenishment and maintain checklist
9. Maintain departmental documentations including quality indicators
10. Participate actively in training programs for enhancing professional and technical knowledge
11. Participate in quality assurance activities for continuous quality improvement of department and organization JD- Post- OP Recovery
12. Evaluate patient’s condition, vital signs and assess when she/he’s ready to move to the ward
13. Symptomatic management - administer pain or anti-nausea medication to control the symptoms as per anaesthetist’s/ surgeon’s order
14. Early recognition of clinical problems and report to doctor, or take appropriate action if emergency
15. Provide Oxygen therapy and secretion suctions if needed
16. Collect specimens such as blood, sputum, stool and urine, order and record laboratory results
17. Take care for a patient until he/she has recovered from anesthesia
18. Inform anesthetist/surgeon for any compliant and complications
19. Ensure adequate stock of medicines and consumables in Recovery room
20. Ensure all medical equipments are in functional status and report to BME Department in case of any breakdown or due preventive maintenance and calibration
21. Take care of Crash cart trolley for adequate stock , timely replenishment and maintain checklist
22. Demonstrate good communication skills with patients, families, Consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team
23. Maintain environmental sterility and movements of staffs/visitors in Post- op Recovery room
24. Adhere to infection control practices w. r. t. patient care and within recovery room
25. Maintain departmental documentations including quality indicators
26. Participate actively in training programmes for enhancing professional and technical knowledge
27. Participate in quality assurance activities for continuous quality improvement of department and organization.
28. Give proper handover while shifting back the patient to the private room/ward. JD- Ward Nurse
29. To ensure delivery of patient care through implementation of prescribed medication and monitoring effects.
30. To provide nursing care to patients based on established clinical practice standards.
31. To collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery.
32. To actively participate in programs for quality improvement in nursing practices.
33. To maintain positive interpersonal relations with subordinates & seniors.
34. To promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and coworkers including the implementations of infection control policies of the hospital.
35. To perform the initial and reassessment of the patient within the defined time frame.
36. To check daily inventory of Medicines & Other Equipments.
37. To provide Pre & Post operative care to the inpatient as per protocols.
38. To provide health education to the patients as required.
39. To instruct IV Class staff for cleaning, changing of bed sheets, sponging the patient, other routine necessities of patients and biomedical waste management. Report Checking of all patients.(Supervisory).
40. To give priority to emergency cases and to co-ordinate with the consultants / respective department for the same.
41. To maintain appropriate departmental documentation.
42. To treat all communication about patients, staff, and other organizational business confidentially.
43. To be involved in quality Assurance / Quality control activities.
44. To perform all the jobs as may be assigned due to exigencies of work.
45. Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement.
46. To communicate all patient grievances to the nursing supervisor.
47. To elaborate all discharge medications, follow up visit and DJR date. JD- OPD Nurse
48. Initial assessment of patients before consultation and inform immediately if there any emergency concern.
49. Insure adequate inventory in consultation ; chamber
50. Minor dressing of OPD Patients. As doctor’s advice.
51. To treat all communication about patients, staff, and other organizational business confidentially.
52. To be involved in quality Assurance / Quality control activities.
53. To perform all the jobs as may be assigned due to exigencies of work.
54. Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement JD- ICU Nurse
55. Observe and assess patient vital signs and initiate appropriate medical interventions when necessary
56. Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.
57. Identify and address potential complications such as infections, bleeding, or respiratory issues early to prevent deterioration.
58. Evaluate and manage patients' pain levels, administering pain relief medications as prescribed
59. Follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent the transmission of illnesses and ensure patient safety.
60. Provide emotional support to patients and their families during critical and often stressful periods.
61. Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting all medical interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition.
62. Manage inventory of medicines/consumables and ensure the stock is available and adequate
63. Check Biomedical equipments are in functional status and maintain related checklists
64. Manage and maintain crash cart trolley
65. Prepare patients for discharge from ICU by ensuring they are stable and providing discharge instructions
66. Keep accurate and detailed records of patients' recovery progress, interventions provided, and any observations relevant to their ongoing care.
67. Participate in continuous quality improvement and training programs