Staff Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD) – NURSING STAFF (IVF CENTRE)

Department: Nursing / IVF
Designation: Staff Nurse / IVF Nurse
Reports To: Nursing In-charge / IVF Coordinator / Clinical Director

1. JOB SUMMARY

The IVF Nurse is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and efficient nursing care to infertility/IVF patients. This includes assisting in procedures, coordinating patient treatment cycles, maintaining documentation, preparing equipment, ensuring aseptic techniques, and supporting doctors/embryologists for smooth IVF operations.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Assist patients during consultations, scans, IUI, IVF, egg pickup, embryo transfer, etc.
• Maintain privacy, empathy, and patient comfort.
• Educate patients about procedures, instructions, medications, and follow-ups.

B. IVF Cycle Coordination

• Coordinate with IVF coordinator for patient treatment cycles.
• Ensure patients follow medication schedules and procedure timings.
• Maintain IVF cycle charts, consent forms, and treatment records.

C. Procedure Assistance

• Assist doctor during:
• Follicular scans
• OPU (Ovum Pickup)
• Embryo Transfer
• ICSI & lab coordination (if needed)
• Minor OT procedures
• Prepare OT/Procedure room with required instruments and consumables.
• Ensure aseptic technique is followed throughout.

D. Medication & Injection Management

• Administer injections (HCG trigger, IVF hormonal injections, etc.)
• Maintain drug stock, temperature logs, and expiry checks.
• Guide patients on self-injection techniques when needed.

E. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain patient files, consent forms, and checklists.
• Update HIS/EMR with clinical notes and procedure details.
• Follow NABH/IVF compliance standards.
• Maintain OT/procedure room registers.

F. Inventory & Equipment Handling

• Maintain stock of IVF consumables, medications, disposables, and OT supplies.
• Check daily equipment functioning (suction, monitors, OT lights, warmer, etc.)
• Report breakdowns to biomedical/management immediately.

G. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• IVF Coordinator
• Embryologist
• Doctors
• Front Office
• Pharmacy
• Inform patients about procedure timings and follow-up instructions.

H. Infection Control

• Strictly follow infection control protocols.
• Maintain sterilization, hand hygiene, and aseptic precautions.
• Ensure OT/procedure room cleanliness and sterility.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• GNM / B.Sc Nursing / M.Sc Nursing
• Nursing Registration Certificate (mandatory)
• 1–3 years experience in IVF/Hospital (IVF preferred)
• Knowledge of IVF procedures is an advantage
• Training in OT nursing or fertility care preferred

4. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent patient communication
• Empathy and counseling ability
• Strong clinical & injection skills
• Knowledge of IVF procedures and protocols
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Ability to handle pressure and maintain calm
• Good teamwork with doctors, embryologists, and staff

5. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift-based duty (Morning/Evening)
• Work in OT, Procedure Room, IVF Unit, OPD
• May require weekend or emergency availability

6. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

• Patient satisfaction
• Accurate documentation & records
• Zero medication errors
• Infection control compliance
• Procedure readiness & timely support
• IVF cycle coordination accuracy
• Attendance & punctuality

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person