Staff Nurse

• 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 PALS / NALS trained.

To complete any other work assigned/ required from time to time basis.