Assistant Nursing Superintendent

Job Title: Assistant Nursing Superintendent (ANS)

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Nursing Superintendent (ANS) is responsible for supervising and coordinating nursing services across various departments of the hospital. The role involves overseeing ward in-charges, ensuring the implementation of nursing protocols, supporting quality patient care, maintaining discipline, and assisting in regulatory compliance. The ANS plays a key role in staffing, training, and continuous improvement of nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily nursing activities across wards, ICUs, OTs, casualty, and OPDs.
• Monitor quality of patient care and adherence to nursing standards and hospital protocols.
• Conduct regular ward rounds to observe nursing care, cleanliness, and patient satisfaction.
• Manage duty rosters, shift planning, and leave schedules for nursing staff.
• Enforce staff discipline, attendance, grooming standards, and conduct.
• Participate in the recruitment, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Support ongoing staff training, in-service education, and nursing skill development.
• Ensure strict compliance with infection control protocols and biomedical waste management.
• Prepare documentation and assist in audits for NABH, NMC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain proper nursing documentation, reports, and handover records.
• Address patient care concerns and escalate issues when necessary.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Nursing or M.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Maharashtra State Nursing Council.
• 6 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 - 4 years in a supervisory role.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing practices.
• Familiarity with hospital accreditation standards (NABH/NMC).
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and report writing.
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate nursing teams.