Staff Nurse – Motherhood Hospitals – Full Job Description

Company: Motherhood Hospitals
Location: Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 a month

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Job Summary: Assists with the efficient functioning of the Ward. Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Renders professional bedside nursing care.
• Prepares nursing care plans for assigned patients with an understanding of individualizing treatment plans, patient compliance, acceptability and comfort.
• Attends call bell within 2 minutes.
• Functions as SPOC – for all non-medical services, to ensure speedy service.
• Conducts Room orientation competently for all admissions.
• Completes the Nursing Assessment Guide within 30 minutes of patient’s admission.
• Reviews the doctor’s notes and drug chart on admission and implements it.
• Checks and records vital signs legibly and promptly.
• Accompanies Consultants on rounds; carries out orders completely.
• Ensures that all investigations are conducted as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctor’s perusal and further advice.
• Assist the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds. For following procedures , ensures procedure trolleys are correctly set:
• PV Examination
• Pap Smear
• Blood sampling
• Coordinates procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately.
• Accompanies patient for special procedures and investigations.
• Prepares the patient for labor room and delivery.
• Completes the transfer formalities as per the In-house Transfer Policy.
• Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to operation theatre.
• The Obstetrics & Gynecology nurse has specific duties in providing care for mothers and their babies during pregnancy – helps expectant parents prepare for labor and delivery. Offers health education and counseling in:
• Breastfeeding
• Additional feeding
• Maternal diet
• Newborn care
• Parenting
• Ante natal & postnatal care
• Effect of medication
• To have knowledge of Cardio Toco Graph monitoring.
• Understand the APGAR scoring performed.
• Able to manage pre and postoperative care of Lower Segment Cesarean Section, hysterectomy, post-partum hemorrhage and obstetric emergencies.
• Knowledge and capability to handle I.V. fluid and drug calculation.
• Assists normal deliveries and have thorough knowledge on gestational age assessment, and the special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonates.
• Prepares additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctor’s written instruction.
• Handles Baby bath competently and with utmost care.
• Does not take verbal orders from Doctors except in emergency, to be followed by a written order before end of shift.
• Does not take verbal orders for diet unless urgent; to be followed up with written order.
• Maintains medical and nursing records of patients as per institutional requirement.
• Raises requisitions on HIS for pharmacy indents, checks on receipt and stocks it in the patient’s bedside locker.
• Administers medications and therapies on time according to ‘Drug Administration Policy.’
• Administers high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the ‘10 Medication Rights’ and complete documentation policy.
• Aware and implement policies with respect to ‘Medications brought by patient’ and ‘self-administration by patients.’
• Observes the patient to ensure safe medication / adverse reactions.
• Errors in medication, nursing intervention, ADR to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge, Nursing Superintendent and Consultant. The respective form to be filled.
• Aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
• Maintains personal, patients and environmental hygiene.
• Aware and implement protocols of hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc.
• Knowledgably handles all gadgets used in patient care.
• Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.
• Strictly follows all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.
• Aware of patient rights and preserve the same.
• Ensures patients are comfortable and implements safety measures for vulnerable patients as per policy.
• Aware of Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information – medical / personal; avoids violation of confidentiality – no discussion of patient identifiable information in public areas.
• Responsible for obtaining signature from either of the parents, at the time of discharge, confirming they have received their child.
• Always follows universal precautions as per the unit protocol.

Fulfilling the Service Vision & Inter-department Coordination:

• Is well-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service.
• Manages the floor services, coordinating with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard.
• Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues.
• Co-ordinates with IP coordinator, Billing team and related departments regarding timely admissions, discharges and billing activities of the patients.
• Coordinates and works closely with LDR, OT, NICU, Pharmacy & Lab.

Ward Management:

• Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.
• Assists with Inventory management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 – ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Karnataka Nursing Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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