- 1 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- 2 Writes initial nursing histories, assessment & re assessment of patients conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.
- 3 Able to formulate Nursing Care plan
- 4 Monitor patients vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- 5 Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- 6 Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- 7 Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
- 8 Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
- 9 Administer and control medications.
- 10 Functions in IP providing patient care, which includes daily assessment, co-coordinating care with other disciplines, managing nursing problems and preparing patient for home care.
- 11 Maintain and ensures the patient’s case sheet is intact.
- 12 Assists attending physicians and aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
- 13 Assists physician during procedure, monitors and continues care for patient after procedures and assist in emergencies occurring prior / post or during the procedure.
- 14 Ensure safe transportation of the patient to diagnostic procedure / other wards or units.
- 15 Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient/families in accordance with hospital standards.
- 16 Intimates abnormalities of any investigation reports to the Nursing Supervisor/ Charge Nurse.
- 17 Inspects the assigned area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
- 18 Co-operates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
- 19 Assists with patient discharge planning.
- 20 Carries the doctors’ order without any delay i.e. Lab investigation, Medications and Tansfusions etc.
- 21 Monitor early warning signs in deteriorating patients
- 22 Alert Medical emergency team
- 23 Shall perform any other work as assigned by the Charge nurse
Job Specification
Minimum Education Qualification Required
GNM / P.B.B.Sc/ B.Sc Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience
0 to 3 years
Skills Required for the Job
- 1 Interpersonal & communication skills
- 2 Emergency management
- 3 Skill in providing patient care, identifying patient needs, intervention and management
- 5 Skill in handling equipment – Defibrillator, Infusion pumps
- 6 Documentation skills
- 7 Technical skills in assisting in procedures