Staff Nurse (triage/nicu/picu)
- Motherhood Hospital
- 1 - 6 years
- Mohali, Chandigarh
- 10 hours ago
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ProfileJob Title STAFF NURSEDepartmentNURSING WardsLocation/Unit Reports toIN-CHARGE WARDSKey RelationshipsClinicians | Unit dept teams |Pharmacy |Lab | Customers.Main Objective of the RoleProvides competent Nursing care, guided by the Ward In-charge for post-natal, ante natal, surgical patients and neonates.
Achieves the Service Vision, Interacts empathically with customers, provides timely, seamless care.
Ensures post-delivery 3-day stay is comfortable and patient recovers well.
Adheres to standard Nursing protocols; diligently implements care pathways.
Ensure medication and patient safety; adheres to infection control protocols.Key Responsibilities Operational Efficiency Assists with the efficient functioning of the Ward.
Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards - Renders professional bedside nursing care.
- Prepares nursing care plans for assigned patients with an understanding of individualizing treatment plans, patient compliance, acceptability and comfort.
- Attends call bell within 2 minutes.
- Functions as SPOC for all non-medical services, to ensure speedy service.
- Conducts Room orientation competently for all admissions.
- Completes the Nursing Assessment Guide within 30 minutes of patients admission.
- Reviews the doctors notes and drug chart on admission and implements it.
- Checks and records vital signs legibly and promptly.
- Accompanies Consultants on rounds; carries out orders completely.
- Ensures that all investigations are conducted as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctors perusal and further advice.
- Assist the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds.
For following procedures , ensures procedure trolleys are correctly set:
PV Examination
Pap Smear
Blood sampling
- Coordinates procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately.
- Accompanies patient for special procedures and investigations.
- Prepares the patient for labor room and delivery.
- Completes the transfer formalities as per the In-house Transfer Policy.
- Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to operation theatre.
- The Obstetrics & Gynecology nurse has specific duties in providing care for mothers and their babies during pregnancy - helps expectant parents prepare for labor and delivery.
Offers health education and counseling in:
Breastfeeding
Additional feeding
Maternal diet
Newborn care
Parenting
Ante natal & postnatal care
Effect of medication
- To have knowledge of Cardio Toco Graph monitoring.
- Understand the APGAR scoring performed.
- Able to manage pre and postoperative care of Lower Segment Cesarean Section, hysterectomy, post-partum hemorrhage and obstetric emergencies.
- Knowledge and capability to handle I.V. fluid and drug calculation.
- Assists normal deliveries and have thorough knowledge on gestational age assessment, and the special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonates.
- Prepares additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctors written instruction.
- Handles Baby bath competently and with utmost care.
- Does not take verbal orders from Doctors except in emergency, to be followed by a written order before end of shift.
- Does not take verbal orders for diet unless urgent; to be followed up with written order.
- Maintains medical and nursing records of patients as per institutional requirement.
- Raises requisitions on HIS for pharmacy indents, checks on receipt and stocks it in the patients bedside locker.
- Administers medications and therapies on time according to Drug Administration Policy.
- Administers high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the 10 Medication Rights and complete documentation policy.
- Aware and implement policies with respect to Medications brought by patient and self-administration by patients.
- Observes the patient to ensure safe medication / adverse reactions.
- Errors in medication, nursing intervention, ADR to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge, Nursing Superintendent and Consultant. The respective form to be filled.
- Aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
- Maintains personal, patients and environmental hygiene.
- Aware and implement protocols of hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc.
- Knowledgably handles all gadgets used in patient care.
- Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.
- Strictly follows all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.
- Aware of patient rights and preserve the same.
- Ensures patients are comfortable and implements safety measures for vulnerable patients as per policy.
- Aware of Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information medical / personal; avoids violation of confidentiality - no discussion of patient identifiable information in public areas.
- Responsible for obtaining signature from either of the parents, at the time of discharge, confirming they have received their child.
- Always follows universal precautions as per the unit protocol. 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.
- Manages the floor services, coordinating with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard.
- Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues.
- Co-ordinates with IP coordinator, Billing team and related departments regarding timely admissions, discharges and billing activities of the patients.
- Coordinates and works closely with LDR, OT, NICU, Pharmacy & Lab. Ward Management:
- Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.
- Assists with Inventory management.
- Takes over and hands over accurately at change of shifts.
- Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators.
- Willingly accepts additional tasks, deployment based on operational requirement. Personal Development:
- Attend in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge.
- Ensures is up to date with latest protocols and practices.Major Job Qualifications / Specific SkillsEducation
GNM/B.Sc (Nursing)Experience2 + YearsKnowledge and Specific Skills Clinical Skills, Knowledge of handling clinical & biomedical instrument, Documentation skills, NABH & NE.Behavioral CompetenciesCommunication skills | Positive Attitude | Interpersonal skills | Problem Solving & Decision making | Ability to anticipate emergencies | patient and calm during emergencies |Teamwork | EmpathyKey Result AreasOperational efficiencyProcess adherence; audit compliance; medication safety; documentation; NABH & NE certification compliance; Standardized Nursing Operations.
Training attended functional & behavioral. Scores above average where applicable.CustomerEnsure Nursing feedback scores are above the target.
Appreciation for Nursing services @ 90% of all feedback received.
Less than 3 written complaints per 50 patients.
Interested Candidate can call @ 7986094*** (HR)
Job Classification
Industry: Medical Services / HospitalFunctional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life SciencesRole Category: NursingRole: Registered NurseEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Motherhood HospitalLocation(s): Mohali, Chandigarh
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