Asst. Manager - Nursing

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Takes Edit form Night Shift Supervisor and MOD before commencing of the shift.
• Conduct rounds of acutely ill patients with Lead Nurse Specialist i.e. induction, severe PIH, Eclampsia.
• Calculates day-today census of each floor and thereby of the center.
• Shuffles the staffs as per the requirement and competency required in specified areas. Maintains adequate Nurse: Patient ratio.
• Conducts inter-floor rotation of staffs based on the need ensuring the skill mix and clinical competency.
• Maintain the duty roster of incharges and make sure that shifts are carried out as per the duty assigned.
• Keeps a consistent check on the staff activities and motivates them.
• Co-ordinates with the consultants to ensure that good nursing care is provided.
• Supervises and guides staffs to perform procedures as per the policies and protocols.
• Investigates reports of incidents, suspected infections, patient / doctor complaints and resolves problems or makes recommendation for action.
• Coordinates conducts committee meetings driven by Nursing based on the periodicity recommended as per the terms of reference.
• Responsible for day to day management of all nursing staff including annual performance reviews as required and any performance management issues.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned by the Business Head of the respective unit and Director of Nursing Services.
• Monitors Nurse Educator Infection Control Nurse in conducting monthly audits and ensures closures.
• Performs floor register check monthly once and Mentors the Lead Nurse Specialist in entering the evidenced based data.