Job Detail

Job Description

Reporting To: Nursing Head

Job Summary: To ensure smooth functioning and management of the ward in
order to provide quality nursing care in every shift.
Job Duties:
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:
New admissions.
Transfers.
Surgery and investigation list.
Discharges.
Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing
over and taking over protocol.
Greet all patients as well as assess the patients and the unit.
Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.
Send patients for surgeries / investigations as per the schedule.
Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.
Ensure that water and diet is provided for all patients as per the diet
orders.
Accompany the Consultants for clinical rounds and carry out their
written orders.
Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift.
Post all IP issues and bedside procedures.
Complete all relevant documents.
Check the patients 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 the hygienic needs of patients are met and the unit is tidy at
all times.
Check medicines for the entire day.
(Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd.)

Job Description
Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the
admission discharge register.
Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures.
Check and receive all investigation reports done during the day.
Send intimation to the concerned departments.
Additional Responsibilities during Night Shift:
Prepare the dressing trolley, trays to be sent to the CSSD. Trays should
be washed and dried thoroughly. Articles should be cleaned and replaced.
Check all the case papers. Arrange the papers in order. Attach new
forms as required.
Ensure that the consent for surgery / procedure is obtained and the
necessary preparations for the surgery / procedure has been done.
Keep the folders ready for surgeries.
Ensure all the procedures performed throughout the day are entered in
the bedside procedures.
Update the census daily.
Check the expiry dates of the medicines and send the medicines nearing
expiry to the pharmacy.
Check and record the weights of all ambulatory patients.
Ensure that the technician has collected all the blood investigations.

Skill Sets:
Verbal Ability/Communication Skill:
Problem Solving/Decision Making:
Interpersonal:
Others:

Salary: INR 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 PA.
Industry: Medical / Healthcare / Hospitals
Functional Area: Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
Role Category: Medical Professional
Role: Nurse
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Skills Required