Staff Nurse

Job description:

Patient Care & Coordination

1. Handle new admissions and patient discharges.
2. Coordinate with doctors and families during medical emergencies or patient deterioration.
3. Provide weekly updates to families about patient activities and condition.
4. Conduct daily patient check-ups and log vitals (TPR, BP), manually if required.
5. Monitor the logbook for accuracy and completeness.
6. Assist doctors during rounds and ensure prescription details are correctly filled.
7. Update logbooks with any medication changes.
8. Ensure all medications (including SOS/temporary) are administered correctly.
9. Check medicine sheets and verify against actual administration.

Medical & Nursing Procedures

1. Oversee or perform: Bladder wash, Wound dressing, Bedsore check, RT and catheter changes, IV/IM administration
2. Ensure proper documentation and creation of related procedure charts.

Inventory & Audit

1. Cross-check medicine stock with logbook and excel sheet.
2. Maintain monthly and weekly stock reports.
3. Submit medicine purchase lists to Admin.
4. Conduct regular audits: Logbook, Medicines, Surgical stock, Patient hygiene, Staff grooming, Real-time diaper checks

Team & Shift Management

1. Efficiently manage staff ROTA, especially in case of absenteeism.
2. Train staff in nursing procedures and hygiene protocols.
3. Conduct regular caregiver training.
4. Monitor caregivers’ adherence to patient care goals and logbook updates.

Emergency & External Coordination

1. Coordinate with hospitals, doctors, and therapists in emergencies.
2. Ensure timely and appropriate patient treatment.
3. Communicate with families and Admin regarding emergency updates.
4. Maintain proper documentation for emergencies and assist in death certification.

Sterilization & Equipment Management

1. Gauze prepared by CGs is autoclaved with date labelled.
2. Surgical equipment is sterilized weekly.
3. First aid kits are stocked and ready.
4. Nursing equipment maintenance and cleanliness is reported and tracked.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

1. GNM / BSc Nursing
2. Team Management: Ability to manage a team of 20–30 care assistants.
3. Technical: Basic computer knowledge is mandatory.
4. Languages: Proficient in English and Hindi
5. Salary is negotiable and depend on Experience.