Job Description

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ob Title:
Staff Nurse
Department:
Nursing
Reporting to
Ward Sister / Ward Master / Sister Incharge
Role Objective:
Responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the hospital in terms of nursing care
Reportees
NA
Roles & Responsibility
Responsible for the safe, comfortable and comprehensive nursing care of all patients under her care.
Carryout all new patients orientation to the unit
Responsible to perform all Medical and Surgical nursing procedures as per accreditation board.
Ensure that Medical and Surgical check lists are completed to ensure complete and total care of the patients.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for the patients.
Coordinate patient care with various health care team members
Follow doctors rounds of patients assigned to you.
Carryout doctor's orders and instructions promptly and intelligently.
Before administering medication to patients make sure to take the proper precautions that each medication requires in order to avoid reactions and complications for e.g. Check blood sugar before administering Insulin and keep food ready. Check B/P before administering Anti hypertensive medication,
Make double checks before administering Narcotic drugs and blood transfusions. Make sure a second nurse is present while preparing and administering them.
Observe changes in patient's condition take necessary action and report and record.
Responsible to impart special care and precautions to vulnerable patients.
Impart health education to the patients as per their diagnosis and requirement.
Responsible to maintain infection control practices while extending nursing care to the patients.
Responsible to follow waste management practices as per waste management rules and hospital policies.
Take equipment and drug inventory on daily basis and maintain records accordingly.
Maintain good interpersonal relationship with nurse administrators, senior staff, juniors and students.
Attend In-service education programmes in order to update knowledge and keep abreast of changes and trends in health and nursing care.
Must be well versed with computers and be familiar with the HIS
Apart from the above duties and responsibilities carry out any other duties assigned to her by the ward sister and team leader.
Specialty area-Critical Care
Assessing a patient's condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
Treating wounds and providing advanced life support
Assisting physicians in performing procedures
Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctors order
Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team
Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
Providing education and support to patient families
Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients.
In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.