About this role
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.