Staff Nurse Jobs in Trichy/Tiruchirapalli - First Hospotals

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•  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, Bed making, Medication administrations, IV & Blood transfusions, personal requirements of the patient.
  
• Maintains patient’s hygiene and health.
  
• Practices infections controls measures to protect patient form acquiring or spreading infection.
  
• Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of injection and modes of transmission.  Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
  
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
  
• Maintains required quantity of medicines and medical consumables in the ward.
  
• Takes responsibility of caring for all equipments 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.
  
• Undertakes Patient and Attendants’ education, utilizing appropriate resources and documents in collaboration with the Nurse patient Educator.
  
• 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 advise
  
• Uses equipment safely and efficiently and takes responsibility of the inventory of the unit as directed by the unit in charge.
  
• 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.