Staff Nurse

Requisition Id: 13052

About NH:

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

To ensure smooth functioning and management of the ward in order to provide quality nursing care in every shift.

Job Responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE

Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol
Admission, discharge & transfer of patients.
Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.
Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.

• Receive patients in the casualty, assess the patient & provide the necessary treatment.

• Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.

• Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift.

Following physical round & carrying out the order prescribed.
Sending sample for diagnostic evaluations per requirement.
Administering medication.
Giving health education.
Attaining in-service education.

Endorse the patients to the next shift staff.

WARD ADMINISTRATION

Keeping patient belonging in safe custody, accordance with the laid down policy of the hospital.

Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted.

• Check the communication book for any new instructions during every shift.

Check the census of the department

Helping the ward sister in indenting & checking of drugs & supplies & maintaining the inventory.
Maintaining nursing procedure.
Sterilization of articles.
Keeping all the patient record up to date.
Observing the patient condition and taking prompt action.
Recording & reporting patient condition as & when required.
Providing direct supervision over patient care carried out by the student in her ward.
Participating in clinical teaching programme.
Taking care of various equipment's like Ventilator,AED,Defibrillator,,Glucometer,Infusion Pump etc.
Attending in-service class regularly.

Candidate Requirements:

Strives to develop good relations with other departments and ensures teamwork and co-operation amongst staff
Actively promotes practices that save company resources and minimize wastage
Willingness and initiative in acquiring knowledge, updating skills and technology or professional competency
Able to work under pressure and stressful situations while handling multiple tasks.
Excellent documentation skills.
Professional oral and written communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as communicate with tact, diplomacy, and a high level of cultural sensitivity
Strong attention to detail.

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner