Staff Nurse

Job Description

General Responsibility Adhere and comply with Organization Regulations and Administrative Policies. Adhere and comply with policies and procedure related to patient care infection control patient safety and accreditation standard. Care Delivery Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of patient care. Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and assess the impact of nursing intervention as appropriate. Assessment and reassessment of pain and management of pain Ensure compliance with all policy and procedure for medication management. Ensure plan of care is implemented. Document and handover all patients records as per policies and standards. Educate patient and family as required Ensure the involvement of the patient family and significant others in the patients care. Demonstrates correct use and assembly of required equipments instruments and appropriate cleaning of the same. Quality Management Understanding of clinical and other established performance indicators to ensure ongoing quality Improvement. Follow international patient safety goals. Report all near miss sentinel events and any other incidents. Identify and escalate any life threatening issues associated procedures protocols and policy guidelines. Always maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient information and records. Comply with all quality standards as decided by organization for patient safety and quality of care Training and Development Participate and contribute in scheduled in service training programs like ACLSBLS,PALS,NALS(If applicable)CNE sconferences etc, Functional Area Responsibility Maintain the sterile zones. Ability to do the gowning procedure and scrubbing. Understand and demonstrate infection control guide lines practices and bio medical waste management. Demonstrate knowledge on consent protocol. Ability to position patients appropriately. Knowledge about the different types of sterilisation and aseptic techniques followed in NH . Take the appropriate barcode for biopsy. Knowledge on methods of cleaning of OT and equipments. Awareness of radiation safety. Knowledge of the system of receiving the implant from the store. Familiarity in operating surgical equipments. Candidate Requirements Education: Diploma / bachelors degree in nursing Registration: Valid registration in the state Nursing Council from where B.Sc. Nursing / GNM was completed. Experience: Freshers / candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience Knowledge & Skills Required: Knowledge of nursing principles techniques and procedures for the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Be proactive punctual and empathetic. N.B - The above also includes any other job assigned from time to time.