Staff nurse

STAFF NURSE – Roles & Responsibilities (As per NABH Standards)1. Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide safe, ethical, and quality nursing care as per hospital protocols.
• Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures as per NABH guidelines.
• Ensure correct patient identification with two identifiers.
• Maintain privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs; report abnormalities immediately.
• Administer medications following 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Assist doctors during rounds, procedures, and emergencies.

2. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing records.
• Ensure NABH-compliant documentation such as care plans, charts, and consent forms.
• Document all care provided and report any change in patient condition.

3. Infection Prevention & Control

• Follow all IPC protocols including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation and disposal.
• Report infections, needle-stick injuries, and near-miss incidents.

4. Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients regarding treatment, diet, medications, and procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation of patient education.

5. Safety & Quality

• Follow NABH safety standards such as fall prevention, pressure sore management, fire and equipment safety.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and incident reporting.

6. Emergency & Code Response

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Practice BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Participate in hospital mock drills (Code Blue, Red, Disaster Drill).

7. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with doctors and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide accurate handover and takeover reports.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

8. Ethical & Professional Conduct

• Follow hospital policies and nursing ethical standards.
• Maintain punctuality, discipline, and professional behavior.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of hospital equipment.

9. Training & Competency

• Attend in-service training, CME programs, and competency assessments.
• Upgrade knowledge and follow standard nursing protocols.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person