Staff Nurse - LTP

Role & responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to liver transplant patients throughout the treatment journey.
• Monitor patients closely before and after liver transplant procedures.
• Assess and record vital signs, neurological status, fluid balance, and other clinical parameters.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patients for signs of infection, bleeding, rejection, graft dysfunction, and other post-transplant complications.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, medication records, and patient care plans.
• Assist doctors during procedures, examinations, and emergency interventions.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and control practices, particularly for immunocompromised patients.
• Monitor laboratory investigations and promptly report abnormal findings to the treating team.
• Ensure safe handling and administration of high-alert and immunosuppressive medications as per protocol.
• Provide patient and family education regarding medication compliance, infection prevention, diet, follow-up, and post-transplant care.
• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, dieticians, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure proper handover and continuity of patient care during shift changes.
• Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, NABH requirements, and patient safety protocols.

Desired Skills

• Good knowledge of liver transplant and post-transplant nursing care.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient-monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of immunosuppressive medications and transplant-related complications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and clinical reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity and fast-paced clinical environment.
• Compassionate approach towards patients and their families.