Staff Nurse

Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health status and identify their nursing care needs.

• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.

• Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments as per authorized medical orders and hospital protocols.

• Assist doctors during clinical examinations, procedures, and emergency interventions.

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, wherever applicable.

• Maintain accurate nursing notes, patient charts, medication records, and other clinical documentation.

• Identify and promptly report any deterioration in the patient's condition to the treating doctor and nursing in-charge.

• Ensure proper patient identification before medication administration, procedures, and specimen collection.

B. Patient Safety and Infection Control

• Follow hand hygiene practices and standard precautions at all times.

• Comply with hospital infection prevention and control policies.

• Ensure safe handling and disposal of biomedical waste as per applicable rules.

• Follow medication safety protocols and report medication errors and near misses.

• Implement fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and other patient safety measures.

• Ensure safe use of medical equipment and report any malfunction immediately.

C. Communication and Coordination

• Coordinate with treating doctors, nursing supervisors, and other healthcare professionals for effective patient care.

• Communicate patient-related information accurately during shift handovers.

• Educate patients and their attendants regarding treatment, medication, hygiene, and discharge instructions within the scope of nursing practice.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect medical records and personal information.

• Respond promptly to patient and attendant concerns and escalate unresolved issues appropriately.

D. Emergency and Critical Situations

• Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies.

• Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency response procedures as trained and authorized.

• Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available as per departmental requirements.

• Follow hospital emergency codes and escalation protocols.