Staff Nurse - Ward

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities Admission, discharge and transferring of patients Provide nursing care such as bed bath, mouth care, nail care, care of pressure points including back care and change of position 2 hourly or 4 hourly as per requirement. Store, prepare and administer medication as per protocols; and document it. Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Ensure the compliance of MRD files and send to MRD department within 48 hours of discharge of patient. Send request and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, lab tests as ordered by the doctor, and in accordance with established procedures. Put all entries in HIMS (pathological & radiological) and update the same in billing sheet accurately. Update transfer in & transfer out of patients in HIMS & in billing sheet. Intimate IPD pharmacy & billing department priory regarding planned discharges during night shift. Send IPD files to billing department daily for bill updating. Notify to Resident Medical Officer or Consultant when there is a change in the patient s condition. Meet with assigned support personnel (Housekeeping, Dietary Department, Ward Assistants, etc.) and co-ordinate services to plan the shift s services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks are completed as directed to ensure that the patient s total regimen of care is maintained. Ensure fumigation and terminal cleaning of rooms in the department (after discharge of infected patients). Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records - intake output chart, vital signs chart, etc. Provide maternal feeding, O2 therapy, nebulization; administration of enemas; gastric lavage; insertion of IV canula; and perform minor dressings, etc. Assist doctor in procedures like urinary catheterization, RT insertion, insertion of central line, major dressings, etc. Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity; and psychological well-being. Provide pre-operative and post-operative care. Take rounds with the consultant. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations, treatments & surgery. Coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Maintain and protect the safety, confidentiality and dignity of patients and families. Maintain cleanliness of patients rooms, nursing station and surrounding areas. Check and maintain inventory on daily basis, shift-wise. Adhere to infection control policies and proper biomedical waste management. Provide health education to patient and family. Accurate handing and taking over of each shift. Supervise support staff; guide students and trainees. Attend in-service training and update skills and knowledge. Maintain professional etiquettes including telephone etiquettes, interpersonal relationship, dignity of profession and respect of co-workers and senior authority. Adhere to grooming standards; and protocols of the organization. Responsible to the In-charge and accountable to the Nursing Superintendent. Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by In-charge, Nursing Supervisor, ANS & Nursing Superintendent.