Staff Nurse Jobs in Gurgaon - Fortis Healthcare Ltd

Staff Nurse

Fortis Healthcare Ltd

1 to 6 Years

Not disclosed

Expired

Posted: 03 Jun 21

Job Description

Responsible for day wise special assignments and completes them accurately and timely
Accountable for patient care in the assigned area/ ward
Makes a complete assessment of all assigned patients on admission / at the beginning of the shift so as to plan the activities in order of priority while applying principles of safe patient care.
Provides complete Nursing care - periodic vital recording including pain, Bed making, Medication administrations, ECG, IV & Blood transfusions, personal requirements of the patient.
Maintains patients hygiene and health.
Practices infections controls measures to protect patient from acquiring or spreading infection. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission. Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
Maintains required quantity of medicines and medical consumables for the assigned patients in the ward.
Assess the patient including GCS, pupils, skin assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, ECG monitoring, history taking, escalation of critical lab values & documenting them appropriately in the nursing documents
Calculate, prepare and administer medications including emergency medications, IV infusions and routine medications.
Assists in procedures including insertion of arterial line, central line, chest tube, suturing, intubation, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, application of skin traction & application of POP and other orthopedic equipment, tracheostomy, PICC line insertion etc.
Performs procedures such as IV cannulation, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning, Ryles tube insertion and feeding, urinary catheter insertion and care, sample collections form investigations, removal of lines as tubes, death care etc.
Takes responsibility of caring for all equipment and furniture and other related items in the unit realizing the need for cost effective and safe nursing care.
Demonstrates willingness to adjust the work pattern as directed by the superiors. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient and family.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel as required without delay.
Implements emergency life resuscitative measures according to BLS & ACLS protocols.
Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, and concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Patient records will be maintained as per hospital standards, ensuring safety and confidentiality of the records.
The documentation will be completed in a timely manner as per procedural guidelines
Undertakes Patient and Attendants education, utilizing appropriate resources and documents in collaboration with the Nurse patient Educator.
Operates equipment such as including Ventilator, ABG Machine, Bair Hugger, Blanket Roll, Cardiac Monitor, Fibro Optic Bronchoscope, Defibrillator, ECG Machine, Critinext Camera, IABP Machine, Temporary pace maker, ECMO machine as appropriate to the area.
Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
Performs nursing procedures and Administers medications safely and efficiently according to established policies and procedures and doctors advice
Uses equipment safely and efficiently and takes responsibility of the inventory of the unit as directed by the unit in charge.
The entries in HIS and billing activity will be completed correctly and accurately
Upholds the nursing code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
Facilitates smooth discharge as per the protocols and doctors advice.
Shift wise activities as outlined in the hospital will be adhered to, especially in the night shift
Ensures adherence to accreditation protocols and best infection control practices such as standard precautions, infection control bundles, transmission based precautions , protective isolation and protective environment.