ANM Nurse

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A Senior ANM in the Gynecology Department plays a critical role in supporting obstetricians and gynecologists by providing maternal and newborn care, assisting during deliveries, monitoring pregnant women, and educating patients on reproductive health. As a senior staff member, this role also includes supervising junior ANMs or nursing aides and maintaining departmental procedures and hygiene.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Maternal & Neonatal Care

• Monitor vital signs and general condition of antenatal and postnatal mothers.
• Assist in normal deliveries, episiotomies, and immediate newborn care.
• Identify and report high-risk pregnancies or complications.
• Provide postnatal care to mothers and newborns.

Clinical Support in Gynae Procedures

• Prepare patients for gynecological surgeries and minor OT procedures (e.g., D&C, IUI, hysteroscopy).
• Assist gynecologists during procedures and examinations.
• Ensure availability and sterilization of instruments.

Infection Control & Hygiene

• Maintain aseptic techniques in the labor room, OT, and wards.
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste.

Patient Education & Counseling

• Educate women on:
• Antenatal care (ANC)
• Nutrition during pregnancy
• Breastfeeding and newborn care
• Menstrual hygiene and family planning
• Promote institutional deliveries and immunization programs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain delivery registers, patient case sheets, and vital records.
• Report complications or maternal mortality cases to the Medical Officer or Matron.
• Update immunization and health education charts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor junior ANMs or helpers.
• Coordinate with doctors, staff nurses, and lab technicians.
• Assist in scheduling shifts and workload distribution in the gynae unit.

Key Skills Required

• Obstetric and neonatal care knowledge
• Emergency response (e.g., PPH, eclampsia, neonatal resuscitation)
• Compassion and communication with pregnant women and families
• Record-keeping and reporting
• Team leadership and mentoring of junior staff

Qualification & Licensing

• ANM Diploma (2 years) – from INC-recognized institute
• Registered with State Nursing Council
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in labor room/gynae ward
• Preferably trained in Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) or midwifery upgrade programs

Work Environment

• Gynae & Obstetrics Ward
• Labor Room
• Antenatal Clinic (ANC)
• Postnatal Ward

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person