- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical and mental health.
- Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) and other clinical indicators.
- Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition promptly to senior nurses and physicians.
- Nursing Care Planning and Implementation
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in coordination with the medical team.
- Provide direct patient care: bed making, bathing, feeding, toileting, repositioning to prevent pressure sores, hygiene care.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician’s orders, following the “five rights” (right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route).
- Clinical & Technical Duties
- Assist in wound dressing, catheterization, IV fluid therapy, and other procedures.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; assist doctors during minor surgeries or interventions as required.
- Collect and label specimens (blood, urine, etc.) and send them for lab tests.
- Pre- and Post–Operative Care
- Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op), and provide post-op nursing care, monitoring recovery, vital signs, and wound status.
- Assist in pain management, mobilization, and patient education post-surgery.
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Respond to emergencies: help in resuscitation, CPR, and other life-saving measures.
- Work in critical-care areas (if applicable): ICU, HDU, emergency department, maintaining high standards of care.
- Patient and Family Education
- Educate patients and their families about disease processes, treatment plans, self-care, hygiene, and post-discharge care.
- Provide emotional and psychological support; counsel patients and families as needed.
- Infection Control & Safety
- Follow standard infection control protocols (sterilization of equipment, hand hygiene, disposal of biohazardous waste).
- Ensure patient safety by maintaining a clean environment, preventing falls, and minimizing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records: nursing charting, medication records, intake/output, shift handover.
- Prepare regular reports (shift-wise) and communicate changes in patient status to relevant team members.
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in ward rounds, nurse meetings, and case discussions.
- Supervision & Training
- Supervise and guide junior nurses, trainee nurses, and support staff in the ward.
- Mentor and support nursing students or interns when assigned.
- Administrative Duties
- Help maintain inventory of nursing supplies, instruments, medications, and linen.
- Assist in scheduling (duty rosters), and cover for the ward in-charge when needed.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training.
- Professional Development
- Participate in continuous education, training programs, and workshops.
- Keep up-to-date with nursing best practices, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- Educational Qualification:
- Diploma in Nursing (GNM) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) or equivalent.
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification / license according to regional/state norms.
- Experience:
- Prior experience (preferred but not always mandatory) in a hospital setting — wards, ICU, or specialty areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person