Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION
I. JOB DETAILS
Job Title
Staff Nurse - Ward
Reporting to
Nursing Supervisor/ Nursing In-charge
II. JOB PURPOSE

• To assist in delivering high quality nursing care at hospital

III. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, comfortable and comprehensive nursing care for all patients under her/his care.
• Orient new Patient to the unit
• Responsible to perform all procedures as per hospital policies and protocols.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for the patients.
• Demonstrate skill in patient assessment, rounds, capturing and carrying out doctor's orders, documentation, & equipment handling.
• Follow infection control policies and biomedical waste management guidelines.
• To be well groomed, punctual & adhere to company policies and practices.
• Coordinate patient care with various health care team members
• 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, High alert medication and blood transfusions. Make sure a second nurse is present while preparing and administering them.
• Observe changes in patient's condition take necessary action, 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 during nursing care to the patients.
• 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 the HIS
• Assist physicians in performing various diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform patient care within the principles of Nursing, reporting pertinent observations or complaints to the team leader and/or Incharge.
• Collaborate and co-ordinate care with other health professionals to ensure a quality service.
• Communicate effectively, positively and courteously with patients and the health care team.
• Resolve problems and conflicts effectively using organizational structures and processes.
• Undertake a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients using suitable assessment tools underpinned by evidenced based knowledge.
• Take appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that compromise patient safety.
• Apart from the above duties and responsibilities carry out any other duties assigned to her by the Nurse In-charge & Nursing Supervisor.

IV. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Medication Errors =0%
• Documentation error = 0%
• Compliance of hand hygiene and infection control bundle =100%
• Adherence to patient care standards.
• Reporting the Occupational & Environmental Issues to HOD.

V. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma in GNM/ BSC in Nursing./Post Basic B.Sc/M.Sc in Nursing
Experience

• 0- 5 years of experience.

Behavioural Skills

• The role required to do shift duties including night shifts and emergency duties on call as per monthly planned roster

Language Skills

• English
• Hindi

VI. KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Contacts
Key External Contacts

• ANS
• Nursing Supervisor
• Charge Nurse / Team Leader
• Consultants / Residents
• Nurse Educator / Infection Control

Nurse

• Dietician
• Biomedical Engineer
• Pharmacy

• Patients/ attendants.
• Vendor Staff

Skills Required