Staff Nurse

Responsibilities: Patient Care & Coordination • Handle new admissions and patient discharges. • Coordinate with doctors and families during medical emergencies or patient deterioration. • Provide weekly updates to families about patient activities and condition. • Conduct daily patient check-ups and log vitals (TPR, BP), manually if required. • Monitor the logbook for accuracy and completeness. • Assist doctors during rounds and ensure prescription details are correctly filled. • Update logbooks with any medication changes. • Ensure all medications (including SOS/temporary) are administered correctly. • Check medicine sheets and verify against actual administration. Medical & Nursing Procedures Oversee or perform: • Bladder wash • Wound dressing • Bedsore check • RT and catheter changes • IV/IM administration • Ensure proper documentation and creation of related procedure charts. Inventory & Audit • Cross-check medicine stock with logbook and excel sheet. • Maintain monthly and weekly stock reports. • Submit medicine purchase lists to Admin. • Conduct regular audits: • Logbook • Medicines • Surgical stock • Patient hygiene • Staff grooming • Real-time diaper checks Team & Shift Management • Efficiently manage staff ROTA, especially in case of absenteeism. • Train staff in nursing procedures and hygiene protocols. • Conduct regular caregiver training. • Monitor caregivers’ adherence to patient care goals and logbook updates. Emergency & External Coordination • Coordinate with hospitals, doctors, and therapists in emergencies. • Ensure timely and appropriate patient treatment. • Communicate with families and Admin regarding emergency updates • Maintain proper documentation for emergencies and assist in death certification. Sterilization & Equipment Management Ensure: • Gauze prepared by CGs is autoclaved with date labelled. • Surgical equipment is sterilized weekly. • First aid kits are stocked and ready. • Nursing equipment maintenance and cleanliness is reported and tracked.