Senior Nurse- OHC

To perform all duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. To work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.

To Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. To ensure adherence to the Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

List the key accountabilities of the job

• Overall supervision of the OPD activities.
• Staffing of the OPD and deputing the staff to other areas when required.
• Monitoring the up keeping of the consultation rooms, supervising the completion of checklists.
• Accountable for the equipment and medications used in the OPD
• Providing the necessary facility required for effective patient care.
• Check and keep the instruments ready
• Check the checklist in each room and sign on the same
• Send the instruments after cleaning for autoclaving as required.
• Keep the bed with clean linen.
• See that the patients are attended promptly.
• Check the stock of medicine.
• Check oxygen, suction and other equipments on the floor if any.
• Record TPR and BP of the OPD patients
• Assist the doctor/consultant in examining the patient and other procedures.
• Help in shifting of the patients.
• To keep sufficient stock of sterile dressings like gauze piece, pads, and dressing packs etc.
• See to the comfort of the patient.
• Maintain the OPD records.
• Remind the patient for his /her next visit to the consultant.
• To co-ordinate and work for the smooth functioning of the hospital
• Promptly attend to emergency cases as and when the patient arrives

QUALITY CONSCIOUS

• To update and keep abreast of the HAI statistics and preventive measures.
• To safely uses the sharp items and dispose the sharps properly.
• To work as a team to enhance patient satisfaction and physician satisfaction.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

• To be knowledgeable about the medication process and ADR.
• To be knowledgeable in medication administration process & demonstrate knowledge on the error reporting mechanism.

INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES

• To be knowledgeable on 5 moments of hand hygiene.
• To performs hand hygiene using 6 steps.
• To segregate waste as per the protocol.
• To notify the infection control department about the notifiable diseases.
• To ensure appropriate cleaning and fogging of the patient room after care of infected cases.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (other activities)

• To utilize effective communication skills
• To adhere to the grooming standards
• To adhere to the hospital policies
• To be aware of the departmental vision, mission, objectives and its implementation
• To maintain punctuality and discipline in the unit
• To be creative and incorporate innovations in work
• To manage time effectively
• To work collaboratively and support efforts of team members
• To follow strict infection control protocols
• To demonstrate exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• To have strong organizational, analytic and interpersonal skills
• To demonstrate the ability to work well within a diverse team
• To have the ability to work with limited direction and deliver projects on time
• To possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• To have commitment to Patient and Staff Safety

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• To be knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities and treats all patients with dignity and respect in a consistent and caring manner.
• To understand the need for and maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, family, visitors and all other contacts
• To exhibit excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including co-workers, patient, visitors, and families

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

List the critical tasks/responsibilities that must be achieved so that the job purpose is fulfilled.

• Compliance to SOP and department's protocol.
• Customer Satisfaction
• Skill and Knowledge Application