Job Description: Staff Nurse
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing Services
Location: Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar
Reports To: Nursing Superintendent / Nursing In-Charge
Job Summary
The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients, monitoring their health conditions, administering medications, assisting doctors during medical procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Assess patients' physical and emotional conditions.
- Monitor and record vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
- Administer medications, injections, and IV fluids as prescribed.
- Provide bedside nursing care and support to patients.
- Ensure proper documentation of nursing activities and patient records.
Clinical Duties
- Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, and surgeries.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and treatment procedures.
- Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
- Handle medical equipment and ensure its proper functioning.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and provide first aid when required.
Patient Education
- Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care.
- Provide health awareness and preventive care guidance.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate patient records and nursing notes.
- Adhere to hospital policies, NABH standards, and nursing protocols.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and quality standards.
Coordination
- Coordinate with doctors, technicians, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in ward rounds and nursing handovers.