Staff Nurse

Role & responsibilities

A Staff Nurse is a healthcare professional responsible for providing patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. They play a critical role in promoting health, preventing illness, and providing compassionate care to patients of all ages.

Job Description:

A staff nurse's primary role is to offer direct care to patients while working alongside doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. They must ensure the effective and safe administration of medication, assist with medical procedures, and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Patient Care:
• Assess and monitor patients' health conditions.
• Develop and implement care plans based on patient assessments.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Perform routine tests, such as taking vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility).
• Medical Assistance:
• Assist doctors in performing medical procedures or surgeries.
• Set up and maintain medical equipment for patient care.
• Monitor patients after procedures, ensuring recovery and identifying any complications.
• Patient Education:
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and recovery plans.
• Provide guidance on medications, proper diet, and post-care.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Record patient information accurately in medical records (e.g., nursing notes, patient progress).
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to the medical team.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Work closely with doctors, other nurses, and healthcare staff to provide high-quality care.
• Participate in team meetings and care discussions to update on patient progress.
• Emergency Care:
• Respond to emergencies such as cardiac arrest, trauma, or other critical conditions.
• Provide first aid or CPR when necessary.
• Infection Control and Safety:
• Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of disease.
• Ensure patient safety by following established protocols, administering correct medications, and preventing falls or other incidents.
• Advocacy:
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Ensure that the patients rights are respected, including informed consent.

Preferred candidate profile

B.SC NURSING -17000

DGNM -16500

FRESHERS CAN ALSO APPLY

Perks and benefits

YEARLY INCREMENT,

FREE ACCOMDATION AVAILABLE WITH SUBSIDISED MESS