Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, comfortable and comprehensive nursing care for all patients under her/his care.
• Orient new Patient to the unit
• Responsible to perform all procedures as per hospital policies and protocols.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for the patients.
• Demonstrate skill in patient assessment, rounds, capturing and carrying out doctor’s orders, documentation, & equipment handling.
• To follow infection control policies and biomedical waste management guidelines.
• To be well groomed, punctual & adhere to company policies and practices.
• Coordinate patient care with various health care team members
• Carryout doctor’s orders and instructions promptly and intelligently.
• Before administering medication to patients make sure to take the proper precautions that each medication requires in order to avoid reactions and complications for e.g. Check blood sugar before administering Insulin and keep food ready. Check B/P before administering Anti-hypertensive medication,
• Make double checks before administering Narcotic drugs, High alert medication and blood transfusions. Make sure a second nurse is present while preparing and administering them.
• Observe changes in patient’s condition take necessary action, report and record.
• Responsible to impart special care and precautions to vulnerable patients.
• Impart health education to the patients as per their diagnosis and requirement.
• Responsible to maintain infection control practices during nursing care to the patients.
• Take equipment and drug inventory on daily basis and maintain records accordingly.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationship with nurse administrators, senior staff, juniors and students.
• Attend In-service education programmes in order to update knowledge and keep abreast of changes and trends in health and nursing care.
• Must be well versed with computers and the HIS
• Participates in conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments.
• Performs patient care within the principles of Nursing, reporting pertinent observations or complaints to the team leader and/or Head Nurse.
• Collaborate and co-ordinate care with other health professionals to ensure a quality service
• Communicate effectively, positively and courteously with patients and the health care team
• Resolves problems and conflicts effectively using organizational structures and processes
• Undertakes a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients using suitable assessment tools underpinned by evidenced based knowledge
• Takes appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that compromise patient safety.
• Responsible for day wise special assignments and completes them accurately and timely
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of patient centered care in compliance with the hospitals mission statement – for all cancer patients and their families through all treatment modalities i.e. surgery, chemotherapy.
• Ensure the safe administration of cytotoxic and all medications in accordance with the Hospital Policy .
• To provide holistic Palliative care to patients and their family.