Staff Nurse

Roles & Responsibilities of Radiology Nurse:

1. Receiving patient for requested radiography and verify the request.
2. Verifying patient identity and instruct the patient for radiographic preparation
3. Change of dress, remove any metallic elements in the dress etc.
4. Verify the LMP and pregnancy status in female patients.
5. Explain the radiographic procedure and respond to any certain specific questions
6. Assist in positioning the patient, according to the requirements of radiation safety
7. Qualified on intervene injection following protocol.
8. Has some knowledge on the side effect of the drug injected before the procedure.
9. Maintains knowledge on the drug used for the contrast
10. Attends HIC classes, to practice as per the protocol
11. Successful completed and Qualifying in ACLS
12. Assist in managing the code blue.
13. Has knowledge on protocol of transferring patient back to the department / unit
14. Monitoring of Vital: Signs, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure when needed.
15. Hygiene and comfort of patient- provided exposure to HIC sessions
16. Knowledge on the pain management / practice / documentation
17. Knowledge on Medication management: Oral, Intramuscular, Intravenous,
18. Intradermal, Subcutaneous, Drug Calculation, Adverse drug reactions
19. Knowledge on Oxygen therapy- Oxygen delivery through different port
20. Able to do Suctioning (Endotracheal and Oral)
21. Processing patient samples for ABG, VBG, GRBS, CARDIAC SOB, ACT & PT INR  on POCT devices.
22. Performs Allen’s test, draws arterial blood and perform Arterial Blood Gas and Venous Blood Gas analysis for patient samples.
23. Monitors and update the critical value reporting documents for all POCT reports. Informing panic value to treating consultants and document the same.

Education: GNM/ B.SC. Nursing from a recognized institute.

Experience: Basic Knowledge of Nursing’s Procedures. Fresher and above.

Skill set:

A)      Technical Skill set:

• Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.
• Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.
• Ensure replacement of medicines.
• Post all IP issues and bedside procedures.
• Complete all relevant documents.
• Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc.

B) Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills using the teamwork concept, A great team player with excellent communication skills,
• Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

General Responsibilities

• Works evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays according to the schedule compiled by    the head of department.
• Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
• Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
• Participates and contributes to scheduled in-service training programs like ACLS, BLS, CNEs, CMEs, in house activities, conferences or other programs as requested.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates, and Management.
• Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and Demonstrates respect for them.
• Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.
• To work along with the nursing team ensuring good quality teamwork.