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Job Title: Staff Nurse – IP Incharge

Department: Nursing – Inpatient Ward
Reporting To: Nursing Superintendent / Nursing Manager / Hospital Administrator
Location: Chennai

Job Summary:

The Staff Nurse – IP Incharge is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the inpatient ward, ensuring high standards of patient care, supervising nursing staff, coordinating with doctors and allied departments, and maintaining compliance with hospital protocols and policies.

Key Responsibilities:Patient Care Management

  • Monitor and ensure quality nursing care is provided to all admitted patients.
  • Coordinate with doctors for patient treatment plans and implement nursing interventions accordingly.
  • Ensure proper admission, transfer, and discharge procedures are followed.
  • Ensure timely administration of medication and documentation.

Team Supervision

  • Allocate duties and prepare duty rosters for ward nurses and support staff.
  • Supervise, guide, and mentor the nursing team in the ward.
  • Monitor performance, address grievances, and assist in staff development.
  • Ensure adequate staffing and request reinforcements when needed.

Coordination & Communication

  • Act as a liaison between nursing, medical staff, and other departments (lab, pharmacy, housekeeping, etc.).
  • Attend daily rounds with consultants and communicate updates to the nursing team.
  • Ensure smooth patient handovers during shift changes.

Administrative Duties

  • Maintain records of patient care, inventory, equipment, and supplies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation in patient records.
  • Prepare and submit reports on ward performance, incidents, and audits.
  • Manage emergency situations and ensure code protocols (Code Blue, etc.) are followed.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure infection control practices and hospital protocols are strictly followed.
  • Conduct audits and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and report adverse events, medication errors, and other critical incidents.
  • Ensure ward cleanliness and compliance with NABH or JCI standards, if applicable.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • GNM / B.Sc. Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing preferred)
  • Registered Nurse with State Nursing Council
  • Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of hospital accreditation standards (NABH/JCI) is an advantage
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kovilambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)
  • In charge : 4 years (Required)

Language:

  • Tamil (Preferred)

Location:

  • Kovilambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/05/2025

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