Staff Nurse’s

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Patient Handover & Initial Assessment:
• Take handover of bedside patients from the previous shift.
• Conduct initial assessment and check patient vitals regularly.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient information in files and case sheets.
• Medication Administration & Treatment:
• Administer medications and injections as per doctor's instructions.
• Insert and remove cannulas and catheters based on patient needs.
• Manage oral supplements, injections, and IV fluids for patients.
• Monitor for adverse drug reactions and report immediately to the concerned doctor.
• Pre- and Post-Surgical Care:
• Verify patient details and ensure pre-operative preparation, including test dose administration and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Ensure patient fitness for surgery in coordination with doctors.
• Shift patients to the OT (Operation Theatre) as per doctor’s orders.
• Receive patients’ post-surgery from OT and monitor their recovery.
• Administer post-operative medications and continue IV fluids as required.
• After completion of the NBM (Nothing by Mouth) period, provide water
• and semi-fluids per the surgeon’s dietary instructions.
• Keep post-NBM patients under observation and shift them to the ward if stable and not vomiting, using a stretcher if needed.
• Rounds & Documentation:
• Follow consultation, junior doctor, and surgeon rounds.
• Update patient files and case sheets and ensure signatures on required documents.
• Ensure discharge files are checked, completed, and sent for billing.
• Coordinate with doctors for discharge summary preparation.
• Explain the discharge summary and medication instructions to patients.
• Patient Care & Monitoring:
• Continuously monitor patient vitals and report any abnormalities.
• Perform regular bedside checks to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage and connect oxygen flow meters to support patient needs.
• Ensure timely NG tube feeding for ICU patients.
• Conduct fall risk assessments and implement preventive measures.
• Coordination with Other Departments:
• Receive and manage patients from OPD (Outpatient Department).
• Collaborate with seniors for evening admissions; in their absence, take responsibility for concerns.
• Coordinate with the anaesthesia doctor if any adverse effects arise in ICU patients.
• Handover patients to ward nurses with complete information on their condition.
• Emergency Response & Critical Care:
• Identify critical conditions (e.g., fever, breathing issues) and escalate to the concerned doctor.
• Postpone surgery if adverse effects are identified and inform the anaesthesia department.
• Keep ICU patients under continuous monitoring with connected devices.
• General Hospital Operations & Compliance:
• Maintain and review fridge checklist, ensuring medications are stored appropriately.
• Regularly check the oxygen supply and ensure functionality.
• Handle the transport and shifting of patients efficiently within the hospital.
• Ensure hospital infection control practices are followed.
• Arrange and send samples for investigations as prescribed by doctors.

Qualification & Experience  

• GNM / B.Sc Nursing
• Experience: 0 to 2 years