Job Description

1. Patient Care

Provide direct nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Monitor patient condition and promptly report abnormalities. Assist doctors during procedures and emergencies. Ensure continuity of care through proper handovers and documentation. Educate and counsel patients and families about health, treatment, and discharge instructions.

2. Medication Management (MOM Standards)

Administer medicines safely following the 6 R's (right patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation). Check expiry, label, and allergy status before administration. Report and record medication errors or adverse drug reactions immediately. Maintain safe storage and return of drugs as per hospital policy.

3. Infection Prevention & Control (HIC Standards)

Follow hand hygiene, PPE use, and aseptic techniques. Segregate and dispose of biomedical waste per color coding. Report needle-stick injuries and participate in infection surveillance. Participate in infection control training and audits.

4. Documentation & Record Keeping (IMS Standards)

Maintain accurate, timely, and legible nursing records (vitals, medications, assessments, care plans). Ensure confidentiality and proper filing of records. Follow hospital formats and approved abbreviations. Participate in record audits and data accuracy reviews.

5. Patient Safety & Quality (CQI & COP Standards)

Adhere to NABH patient safety goals (correct identification, communication, infection control, safe medication use). Participate in safety rounds, internal audits, and mock drills (fire, code blue, disaster). Identify, report, and help analyze incidents, near misses, and sentinel events. Ensure safe environment and functioning of all equipment.

6. Communication & Coordination

Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Ensure smooth coordination with laboratory, pharmacy, and other support services. Provide complete and accurate information during shift handovers.

7. Training & Professional Development (HRM Standards)

Attend mandatory in-service education (infection control, fire safety, BLS) Participate in periodic competency assessments and continuing nursing education. Maintain valid nursing registration and update knowledge regularly. Support induction and mentoring of new nurses and students.

8. Administrative & Support Duties

Maintain adequate stock of medicines, consumables, and equipment in assigned areas. Ensure proper upkeep, calibration, and maintenance of biomedical equipment. Maintain ward discipline, hygiene, and safety at all times. Participate in quality improvement and hospital accreditation activities.

9. Ethical & Legal Responsibilities

Uphold patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality as per

NABH.

Report any ethical concerns or malpractice through appropriate channels. Maintain professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Qualification:

GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from recognized institution Valid State Nursing Council registration

Experience:

0-2 years (general areas) / 1-3 years (specialty areas)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person