Senior Staff Nurse

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

To ensure smooth functioning and management of the ward in order to provide quality nursing care in every shift.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Candidate Requirements:

- Good knowledge of written and spoken English; Excellent understanding of local languages.

- Demonstrate an organized, effective and timely approach to all tasks.

- Good communication skills and the ability to in-still confidence in patients.

- Ability to adhere to patient confidentiality.

- Ability to act as part of a multi – cultural and multidisciplinary team.

- Professional and personal flexibility.

- Ability to cope with stress.