Nursing Assistant

•      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.

• Enquire and know about the following:

• Admissions in casualty.
• Transfer from casualty.
• List of investigation done.
• Discharges from casualty.

•      Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol.

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

•      Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.

•      Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.

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

•      Post all IP issues and bedside procedures.

•      Complete all relevant documents.

•      Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc.

•      Endorse the patients to the next shift staff.

•      Inform any special events during the shift to the Nursing Superintendent.

•      Prepare a brief report on the progress of the patient on the HIS and forward a copy to the Nursing   

         Superintendent.

•      Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the admission discharge register.

•      Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures.

•      BLS and ACLS trained.