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A Senior ANM in the Gynecology Department plays a critical role in supporting obstetricians and gynecologists by providing maternal and newborn care, assisting during deliveries, monitoring pregnant women, and educating patients on reproductive health. As a senior staff member, this role also includes supervising junior ANMs or nursing aides and maintaining departmental procedures and hygiene.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Maternal & Neonatal Care
- Monitor vital signs and general condition of antenatal and postnatal mothers.
- Assist in normal deliveries, episiotomies, and immediate newborn care.
- Identify and report high-risk pregnancies or complications.
- Provide postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
Clinical Support in Gynae Procedures
- Prepare patients for gynecological surgeries and minor OT procedures (e.g., D&C, IUI, hysteroscopy).
- Assist gynecologists during procedures and examinations.
- Ensure availability and sterilization of instruments.
Infection Control & Hygiene
- Maintain aseptic techniques in the labor room, OT, and wards.
- Adhere to infection control protocols.
- Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste.
Patient Education & Counseling
- Educate women on:
- Antenatal care (ANC)
- Nutrition during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding and newborn care
- Menstrual hygiene and family planning
- Promote institutional deliveries and immunization programs.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain delivery registers, patient case sheets, and vital records.
- Report complications or maternal mortality cases to the Medical Officer or Matron.
- Update immunization and health education charts.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Guide and monitor junior ANMs or helpers.
- Coordinate with doctors, staff nurses, and lab technicians.
- Assist in scheduling shifts and workload distribution in the gynae unit.
Key Skills Required
- Obstetric and neonatal care knowledge
- Emergency response (e.g., PPH, eclampsia, neonatal resuscitation)
- Compassion and communication with pregnant women and families
- Record-keeping and reporting
- Team leadership and mentoring of junior staff
Qualification & Licensing
- ANM Diploma (2 years) – from INC-recognized institute
- Registered with State Nursing Council
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in labor room/gynae ward
- Preferably trained in Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) or midwifery upgrade programs
Work Environment
- Gynae & Obstetrics Ward
- Labor Room
- Antenatal Clinic (ANC)
- Postnatal Ward
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person