Registered Nurse.Nursing Services.Medcare Hospital Br

Job Description

• Obtains and documents a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information.
• Utilizes techniques of observation, interview, measurement and physical examination in making an assessment.
• Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.
• Updates the nursing care plan continually as patient status demands.
• Commences discharge planning as soon as it is feasible in co‑operation with patient and significant others.
• Delivers care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.
• Co‑ordinates care delivered by other health professionals.
• Provides care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights and is culturally competent.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Provides family‑centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health‑care needs of their family member.
• Communicates evaluation and subsequent plan to patient/significant others and the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates excellent skills in triaging patients.
• Follows the appropriate algorithm in emergency management (BLS, ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).
• Effectively cannulates patients and ensures hydration.
• Ensures safe transportation of critically ill patients with lifesaving equipment.
• Has awareness of and handles all medico‑legal cases and their sample dispatch.
• Assists in ambulance service to transport patients in and out.
• Demonstrates skill in transferring patients to the concerned department as per the doctor’s instructions with a detailed hand‑over to the respective nursing staff.
• Is capable of handling patients with road‑traffic accident, burns and poisoning.
• Has sound knowledge of the GLAUCOSE COMA scale.
• Supports in implementing and managing the budget as per the plan.
• Supports in planning activities based on the budget.
• Informs the Nurse Manager/Head Nurse of malfunctioning equipment and utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients’ information.
• Adheres to the safety protocols of the hospital and ensures safety of the patients.
• Guides and supervises the work of a nurse associate.
• Delegates tasks to the nurse associate and other health‑care assistants rationally.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Handles medico‑legal cases according to the organization’s protocols.
• Follows strict infection control protocols and takes responsibility in ensuring quality control related to quality monitors.
• Provides end‑of‑life care according to the culture of people.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health‑care community.
• Maintains current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self‑development efforts.
• Possesses a clear understanding and commitment to the philosophy of Aster DM Health Care.
• Enhances own professional growth by updating theoretical knowledge and practical skill through self‑learning and participating in training programs.
• Complies with licensing requirements.
• Participates in quality assurance and other research initiatives.
• Participates in unit meetings and contributes to achieving the objective of the clinic.
• Assists in development and/or implementation of unit‑based policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Participates in programs for quality improvement in nursing practices.
• Participates in staff education and staff meetings.
• Participates in other activities of the medical centers/hospitals.
• Consistently demonstrates willingness, dedication and commitment.
• Promptly takes ownership and responsibility of all assigned tasks.