Staff Nurse

Patient Preparation and Assessment:

• Initial Assessment: Conduct preliminary health assessments, including taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, etc.), and collecting patient medical history and symptom information.
• Procedure Preparation: Prepare patients for various diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, biopsies), which includes explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring patients follow necessary pre-procedure instructions (e.g., fasting).
• IV Access: Perform venepuncture and cannulation to establish intravenous (IV) access for administering contrast media or other medications as required.

During Procedures:

• Assisting Physicians: Work closely with radiologists, cardiologists, and other specialists during procedures, which may include interventional or invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor the patient's condition and vital signs during the procedure, observing for any adverse reactions (e.g., allergies to contrast dye) or complications, and reporting changes promptly to the physician.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications, including IV fluids, sedatives, or pain management as prescribed by the physician, and monitor their effects.

Post-Procedure Care and Documentation:

• Recovery Monitoring: Oversee the patient's recovery in the post-procedure area, ensuring they are stable and comfortable before discharge or transfer to another unit.
• Discharge Instructions: Educate patients and their families on post-procedure care, potential side effects, and signs/symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records, documenting all care provided, observations, test results, and any incidents.
• Specimen Handling: Collect, label, and ensure the timely and accurate dispatch of specimens (blood, urine, biopsies, etc.) to the laboratory for analysis.

Operational and Safety Management:

• Equipment Management: Operate and monitor medical equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all equipment is functional and the environment is sterile.
• Safety Protocols: Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, including infection control policies and radiation safety standards, to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff.
• Coordination: Act as a liaison between the diagnostic department and other hospital units or clinics to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
• Emotional Support: Provide psychological and emotional support to anxious or nervous patients and their families throughout the diagnostic process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person