Job Summary:
The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to admitted patients, supervising junior nurses, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:A. Patient Care Delivery
- Provide direct and professional nursing care to admitted patients.
- Monitor patient condition and report changes to the treating physician.
- Perform all nursing procedures including catheterization, IV insertion, wound dressing, feeding, etc.
B. Medication Management
- Administer prescribed medications and IV fluids accurately.
- Monitor for and report adverse drug reactions or allergies.
- Maintain proper records of drug administration.
C. Supervision & Mentorship
- Guide and support junior staff nurses and nursing aides.
- Help in training newly inducted nursing staff.
- Assist Ward In-Charge in daily nursing activities and duty allocations.
D. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain patient charts, nursing notes, vitals monitoring sheets, and intake-output records.
- Ensure timely and accurate handovers during shift changes.
- Assist in preparing discharge and transfer documentation.
E. Emergency Handling
- Manage patient emergencies calmly and efficiently.
- Provide first-line care during Code Blue or crash situations.
- Perform CPR and basic life support when required.
F. Ward & Infection Control
- Ensure cleanliness and infection prevention in the ward.
- Follow hospital protocols for biomedical waste segregation and disposal.
- Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance teams when required.
G. Communication
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and their families.
- Provide health education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers.
- Collaborate effectively with doctors, physiotherapists, and other departments.
Qualifications:
- Education: ANM or GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of clinical experience in hospital ward settings
- Registration: Valid nursing registration is mandatory
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Nursing License (Preferred)