About the Role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Patient Care
Receive patients and complete the required nursing assessment as per hospital protocol.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients.
Monitor and record vital signs, pain score, intake/output and other relevant clinical parameters.
Observe changes in the patient's physical and psychological condition and promptly report deterioration to the Nursing In-charge and treating doctor.
Implement the nursing care plan and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Provide personal hygiene, comfort, nutrition and elimination care as required.
Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality and safety at all times.
Assist patients and relatives with appropriate information regarding nursing care and hospital procedures.
Provide appropriate pre-operative, post-operative and procedural care.
Ensure safe transfer, shifting and transportation of patients.
B. Medication & Treatment
Administer medicines, injections, IV fluids and other treatments strictly as prescribed.
Follow the medication administration rights and applicable medication safety protocols.
Check medication orders, patient identification, dosage, route, timing and allergies before administration.
Observe patients for adverse drug reactions and report immediately.
Maintain accurate medication administration records.
Ensure safe storage, handling and checking of medicines as per hospital policy.
Participate in medication reconciliation and other medication safety initiatives as applicable.
C. Clinical Procedures
Assist doctors and other healthcare professionals during clinical procedures.
Perform nursing procedures within the scope of competency and authorization.
Maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
Prepare patients, equipment, instruments and supplies before procedures.
Collect, label and dispatch specimens according to hospital protocol.
Provide oxygen therapy and other supportive care as prescribed.
Perform wound care, dressing, catheter care, tube care and other assigned procedures as per competency.
Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste according to hospital policy.
D. Patient Safety
Ensure correct patient identification before medication, procedure, specimen collection, transfer and other interventions.
Follow hospital patient safety goals and applicable NABH/JCI requirements.
Assess and prevent risks related to falls, pressure injuries, infection, medication errors and other patient safety incidents.
Report incidents, near misses and adverse events through the prescribed reporting mechanism.
Follow emergency response procedures and participate in emergency codes and drills.
Maintain safe environment and ensure appropriate use of safety devices.
E. Infection Prevention & Control
Follow standard precautions and transmission-based precautions as applicable.
Perform hand hygiene at appropriate moments.
Use PPE appropriately.
Maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
Follow biomedical waste management practices.
Maintain cleanliness and disinfection of patient-care equipment.
Report infection-control concerns to the appropriate authority.
Participate in infection prevention and control audits and initiatives.
F. Documentation & Communication
Maintain complete, accurate, legible and timely nursing documentation.
Record nursing assessment, care provided, medication administration, monitoring and patient response.
Maintain nursing notes, flow sheets, intake/output charts and other required records.
Ensure proper documentation of procedures and interventions.
Provide effective shift-to-shift handover using the hospital-approved format.
Communicate relevant patient information promptly to doctors, Nursing In-charge and other concerned departments.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
G. Ward / Unit Management
Receive and hand over assigned patients, equipment, medicines and other unit-related responsibilities during shift change.
Ensure availability of essential medicines, consumables and equipment.
Check emergency equipment and supplies as per unit protocol.
Report shortages, malfunctioning equipment and maintenance requirements promptly.
Maintain proper care of nursing equipment and supplies.
Participate in inventory checking and stock management.
Ensure the patient-care area is safe, clean and organized.
H. Patient & Family Education
Educate patients and attendants regarding treatment, medication, diet, hygiene and safety as appropriate.
Provide discharge-related health education as instructed.
Explain nursing procedures to patients and obtain cooperation.
Reinforce instructions provided by the treating team.
Promote patient participation in their care.
I. Quality, Accreditation & Compliance
Comply with hospital policies, SOPs, protocols and clinical guidelines.
Follow applicable NABH and JCI standards and hospital quality objectives.
Participate in internal audits, quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in competency assessments and skill validation programmes.
Attend mandatory training, in-service education and continuing nursing education programmes.
Maintain required professional credentials, registration and competency records.
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits or incidents.
J. Professional Conduct
Maintain professional behaviour and ethical standards.
Treat patients, attendants, colleagues and visitors with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Maintain punctuality and discipline.
Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork.
Escalate concerns through the appropriate reporting hierarchy.
Perform other nursing duties assigned by the competent authority within the scope of the role.