Job Description

Staff Nurse - Job Responsibilities

1.

Direct Patient Care

Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based bedside care. Monitor and record

vital signs, intake/output, and clinical changes

. Administer medications, IV infusions, injections, and oxygen therapy as prescribed. Assist doctors during rounds, procedures, and emergencies. Support patients with daily living activities (feeding, mobility, hygiene, positioning).
2.

Clinical & Technical Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain

wards, ICUs, OTs, and dialysis units

as per standards. Handle biomedical equipment (monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, dialysis machines, ECG machines, etc.). Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, and transfer to labs. Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures; follow infection control protocols strictly. Respond promptly to

code blue/medical emergencies

.
3.

Documentation & Reporting

Accurately document patient care in case sheets, nursing notes, and electronic medical records. Maintain drug records, stock registers, and equipment usage logs. Report any unusual symptoms, incidents, or patient complaints to the Nursing In-charge/Doctors. Support preparation of reports for

NABH and other quality audits

.
4.

Medication & Safety

Administer medicines following the

five rights (right patient, drug, dose, route, time)

. Check drug expiry dates, storage conditions, and maintain emergency drug trays. Follow protocols for handling high-risk medications (e.g., chemotherapy, insulin, narcotics). Prevent hospital-acquired infections by adhering to

hand hygiene and PPE guidelines

.
5.

Patient & Family Support

Educate patients and attendants about disease conditions, diet, medications, discharge instructions. Provide emotional support to patients and their families during treatment and recovery. Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
6.

Coordination & Teamwork

Work in coordination with doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians, lab, and pharmacy teams. Assist during procedures in ICU/OT/Dialysis as required. Hand over patient details clearly during shift changes. Participate in hospital activities, awareness camps, and training sessions.
7.

Professional Growth & Training

Attend regular

CME, in-service education, and skill training

programs. Stay updated with nursing protocols and hospital policies. Support orientation of new nurses, interns, and students.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person