Staff Nurse

Assists with the smooth functioning of LDR. Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards - Oriented to the LDR routine, equipment and type of patients. - Assists with preparing LDR for the scheduled patients – equipment and material. - Prepares the patient for delivery. - Ensures all investigation reports as advised by the doctor are available for doctor’s perusal. - Assists normal deliveries and knowledgeable about gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate. - Maybe required to assist Clinicians with administration of medication, induce labor, monitoring fetal heart rate and similar tasks. - Thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation. - Assists in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys. - PV Examination - Pap Smear - Epidural Analgesia - Blood Sampling - MTP, coordinating disposal of fetus as per PCPNDT - Administers drugs according to ‘Drug Administration Policy.’ Administering of high-risk medicines to be counter checked by a second nurse for the ’10 Medication Rights’ and complete documentation policy. - Observes the patient to ensure safe no adverse reactions. - Any errors in medication, adverse reactions or nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge and NS. In case of ADR, the respective form to be filled. - Coordinates procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately. - Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to operation theatre. - Accompanies the patient for special procedures and investigations. - To have the knowledge of Cardio Toco Graph monitoring. - To be fully aware of the APGAR scoring performed. - Assist with Obstetrics emergencies. - Capable of efficient handling of neonates and new mothers. - Provides moral support to the mother and family. - Provides clinical inputs on patient condition to consultant. - Assists with neo-natal resuscitation. - Competently handles all equipment and gadgets used in patient care in LDR. - Ensures all gauze pieces & instruments are accounted for, post-delivery – nothing to be left inside patient. - Ensures still-born fetus disposal is as per protocol. - Assists with coordination and documentation of samples for genetic analysis. - Updates the register to record all blood and blood products wasted / discarded on the floors. - Adheres to the infection control practices; hand washing techniques, ensures hygiene and sterility of personnel, equipment and environment. - Maintain personal, patients and environmental hygiene. Strictly follows safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection. - Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy. - Aware of and implements protocols in the unit related to medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc. - Adherence to Drug control usage policy. - To raise requisitions on the computer for drugs. - Aware of NABH & Nursing Excellence standards and implements the same. - Aware of the following: Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety, neonatal death. - Follows universal precautions always as per the unit protocol. - Maintains confidentiality of patient information - medical and personal. Will ensure no violation by desisting from discussion of patient identifiable information in non-secure areas. - Aware of patient rights and preserve the same. Fulfilling the Service Vision & Inter-department Coordination: - Is well-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum. - Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service. - Engages well with Clinicians, builds respect and rapport. - Coordinates with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard. - Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues. - Coordinates and works closely with OT, NICU, Pharmacy & Lab. Ward Management: - Takes over and hands over efficiently at change of shifts. - Ensures timely completion of all tasks. - Reports any untoward incidents immediately to In-Charge & NS. - Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control. - Assists with Inventory management. Shift wise inventory check to be done and updated. - Ensures accurate data collection for Nursing Quality Indicators. - Assists with maintaining records of all procedures, birth register, still births, incidents, foetus disposal. - Maintains the medical and nursing records of patients as per the institutional requirements. - Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators. - Willingly accepts additional tasks, deployment based on operational requirement. Personal Development: - Attends in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge. - Ensures is up to date with latest protocols and practices. Job Qualifications / Specific Skills GNM/B.Sc (Nursing) 2 Years + Clinical Skills, Knowledge of handling clinical & biomedical instrument, Documentation skills, NABH & NE. Communication skills | Positive Attitude | Interpersonal skills | Problem Solving & Decision making | Ability to anticipate emergencies | patient and calm during emergencies |Teamwork | Empathy