Registered Staff Nurse-ICU/HDU

the JOB TITLE - Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse

DEPARTMENT

Nursing Services

POSITION REPORTS TO

Senior Staff Nurse - Nurse Manager / Sister In Charge - Nursing Superintendent / Matron

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

GNM / B.Sc Nursing - Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of posting preferred

The MNC registration is mandatory

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality patient care by maintaining accurate records and in the maintenance of professional standards through continuing education and development.

The Staff Nurse is also responsible for the orientation and induction training for new and junior Staff Nurses, ANMs, and GDAs

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

l Patient Care

Assessment

To obtain and document a patient assessment which incorporates all available data /information.

To utilize techniques of observation, interview, measurement and physical examination in making an assessment.

To identify from assessment actual and potential problems in collaboration with patient and senior nursing personnel.

Planning

To plan and document a nursing care plan using the nursing process. Plan priorities of nursing care.

To refer problems with less predictable outcomes to senior nursing personnel.

To discuss the nursing care plan with the patient.

To continually update the nursing care plan as the patient's status demands.

To commence discharged planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with patient and significant others. Demonstrate the same in the written care plan.

Implementation

To deliver care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.

To delegate and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.

To coordinate care delivered by other health professionals.

Evaluation

To evaluate each shift aspect of nursing intervention and document.

To revise care plans if outcomes cannot be met.

To communicate evaluation and subsequent plan to the patient/significant others and healthcare team.

Quality Assurance

To inform Nurse Manager / Sister In-charge of malfunctioning equipment.

To liaise with the Nurse Manager in the assessment of equipment and medical consumable item requirements.

To utilize resources effectively and efficiently.

To participate in Nursing Quality Assurance programs.

To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to corrective action.

Liaison And Communication

To support hospital policies and procedures.

To attend nursing training on a regular basis.

Personal And Professional

To maintain professionalism at all times.

To maintain current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self-development efforts.

To maintain professional knowledge, skills and accept responsibility for one's own education and career development.

Taking over from the previous shift nurse.

Checks and takes over-of the items of bedside checklist.

Renders nursing care to assigned group of patients.

Accompanies the patient from ward to operation theatre, diagnostic department while patients are with I.V. on, etc.

Observes and reports symptoms and condition of patients as and when necessary to doctor.

Takes and records TPR, BP, administers medication, notes reaction, sets up treatment trays, prepares for dressing and other procedure and assists physician

Takes rounds with doctors.

Assists the registered Staff Nurse in admission, discharges, transfer in and transfer out of patients.

Proper documentation and reporting to senior staff nurse / supervisors regarding any mishaps or untoward incidents, happening in the absence of the Nurse Manager / Sister Incharge.

Giving feedback to Senior staff nurse / Team Leader time to time in relation to patient care and ward management.

Giving health teaching to the assigned patients and relations.

Assists Nurse Manager / Sister Incharge as need arises in supervision of ANM/ GDA and housekeeping staff to maintain clean and healthy environment on the floor.

Checks the inventory, CSSD items, Dressing Trolley, Procedure trolley, Crash cart and Biomedical equipment in each shift.

Assist Senior Staff Nurse in supervision of nursing student / ANMs/GDA.

Helps new appointees or junior staff nurses as well as private Nurses if any working under her in understanding and following the hospital policies.

Supervise ANM/GDA for end of life care.

Participates in clinical, incidental teachings and in-service programs.

Any other duty assigned from time to time.

SKILLS

l Effective oral and communication skills

l Certified Basic Life Support training

l Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in assisting bed side procedures such as urinary catheterization, naso-gastric tube insertion, etc.

l Ability to understand the extent of delegated authority and responsibility, accountable for own actions, be responsible for the standard of care delivered to assigned patients.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person