Incharge- Emergency Department

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Job Description: Incharge – Emergency Department

Job Title: Emergency Department Incharge / ED Nurse Incharge

Department: Emergency / Casualty

Reports To: Nursing Superintendent / Medical Superintendent

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1. Job Summary

The Emergency Department Incharge is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and smooth functioning of the Emergency Department. The role ensures timely, safe, and high-quality emergency care, efficient team management, and adherence to hospital policies and emergency protocols.

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2. Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization of all emergency patients.

• Ensure adherence to ACLS, BLS, trauma protocols, triage guidelines, and infection control policies.

• Monitor critically ill patients and assist the team in emergency procedures when required.

• Coordinate patient transfer to ICU, OT, or wards with proper communication and documentation.

• Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment (defibrillator, ventilator, crash cart).

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B. Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of casualty/emergency department.

• Prepare duty rosters, manage staff allocation, and ensure adequate staffing during peak hours.

• Maintain stock of emergency medicines, consumables, and life-saving equipment.

• Ensure timely maintenance of equipment and raise service requests when required.

• Maintain accurate incident reports, MLC documentation, and handover reports.

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C. Staff Management & Training

• Supervise nursing staff, paramedics, and support staff.

• Conduct regular training sessions on BLS, ACLS, triage, disaster management, and emergency protocols.

• Monitor staff performance, maintain discipline, and ensure adherence to hospital standards.

• Guide new staff and ensure proper orientation for emergency care.

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D. Quality & Safety

• Implement and monitor NABH/JCI standards in the Emergency Department.

• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and zero-error medication practices.

• Conduct audits (crash cart, medication, equipment, infection control).

• Review incident reports and take corrective action.

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E. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with doctors, lab, radiology, ICU, OT, pharmacy, and ambulance services for fast patient management.

• Communicate effectively with patient relatives, providing updates in a calm and empathetic manner.

• Liaise with police for MLC cases, documentation, and legal procedures.

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3. Required Qualifications

• B.Sc Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing / M.Sc Nursing preferred.

• Valid nursing registration.

• Minimum 10 years of emergency/critical care experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

• BLS/ACLS certification mandatory or must be completed within probation.

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4. Key Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.

• Excellent communication and team coordination.

• Ability to work under stress and handle multiple emergencies.

• Sound knowledge of emergency protocols and critical care procedures.

• Problem-solving and conflict-management skills.

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5. Work Environment

• Rotational shifts (including night shifts).

• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring quick response.

• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,418.30 - ₹40,775.98 per month

Work Location: In person