Staff Nurse

Position: Staff Nurse

Qualification: GNM / B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing

Department: Nursing Services

Reports To: Nursing In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients as per doctor's orders and hospital protocols.
2. Assess, monitor, and record patient vital signs, clinical condition, and progress.
3. Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, blood products, and treatments as prescribed.
4. Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, emergencies, and surgeries.
5. Maintain accurate nursing records, patient charts, and documentation.
6. Ensure proper infection control practices, biomedical waste management, and patient safety measures.
7. Provide bedside nursing care including hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and patient positioning.
8. Educate patients and attendants regarding treatment, medications, diet, and discharge instructions.
9. Prepare and maintain nursing equipment, emergency crash carts, and consumables.
10. Coordinate with doctors, laboratory, pharmacy, and other departments for patient care.
11. Handle emergency situations such as CPR, Code Blue, trauma, and critical patient management.
12. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and hospital records.
13. Receive and hand over duties properly during shift changes.
14. Ensure cleanliness and readiness of patient care areas and nursing stations.
15. Participate in training programs, quality initiatives, NABH standards, and hospital audits.

Required Skills

• Clinical Nursing Skills
• Patient Assessment & Monitoring
• Medication Administration
• Emergency & Critical Care Handling
• Communication & Counseling Skills
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• Infection Control Practices
• Teamwork & Coordination
• Compassion and Patient-Centered Care

Preferred Experience

• Experience in ICU, OT, Emergency, Ward, NICU, or Dialysis Unit will be preferred.
• Working ConditionsRotational shifts (Morning / Evening / Night).
• Weekly off as per hospital policy.
• Availability during emergencies and disaster situations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Medication Error Rate
• Documentation Accuracy
• Patient Satisfaction
• Infection Control Compliance
• Response Time During Emergencies
• Attendance & Punctuality
• Clinical Competency Assessment Scores
• Adherence to Hospital Policies and Protocols