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In a 50-bedded hospital like Zen Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad, which has both ICUs (Intensive Care Units) and OTs (Operating Theaters), the nursing staff's duties will be diverse, depending on the specific areas where they work. Here's a general breakdown of expected nursing staff duties in such a setup:
Basics expected: Integrity in patient care
1. General Ward Nurses:
Patient Care: Monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and ensuring patient comfort.
Health Education: Educating patients and their families about the treatment plan, post-discharge care, and hygiene.
Assistance with Daily Living: Assisting patients with daily activities like bathing, feeding, and mobility, especially those with limited mobility.
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of patient progress, medication administration, and any incidents or changes in patient condition.
2. ICU Nurses:
Critical Care: Constant monitoring of critically ill patients, managing ventilators, administering high-risk medications, and maintaining detailed medical records.
Emergency Response: Being prepared for emergency procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, or rapid response for deteriorating patients.
Care Coordination: Collaborating with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
Infection Control: Strict adherence to infection control protocols, including sterile techniques, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
3. OT (Operating Theater) Nurses:
Pre-operative Care: Preparing patients for surgery, verifying their medical history, and ensuring consent forms are signed.
Intra-operative Assistance: Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments, handling surgical equipment, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Post-operative Care: Monitoring patients as they come out of anesthesia, checking vital signs, and managing pain.
Surgical Sterility: Ensuring that all surgical tools and equipment are sterilized and accounted for during procedures.
4. Emergency Room (if applicable):
Triage: Assessing the severity of patients’ conditions and prioritizing care based on urgency.
Emergency Treatment: Administering life-saving procedures, including administering first aid, IV fluids, medications, or CPR.
5. Administrative and Support Duties:
Patient Records: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records using the hospital’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Coordination with Departments: Working closely with laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure timely tests, reports, and medication for patients.
Patient Transfer and Discharge: Assisting in patient transfers from ICU to wards or from OT to recovery areas, and managing discharge procedures and paperwork.
6. Infection Control and Safety Compliance:
Hospital Protocol Adherence: Following strict protocols for infection control, sterilization, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Patient Safety: Ensuring the safety of patients by minimizing the risk of falls, medication errors, and other preventable accidents.
7. Patient and Family Support:
Emotional Support: Offering emotional support to patients and their families, particularly in ICUs or post-operative settings.
Discharge Planning: Helping with discharge instructions, arranging follow-up visits, and educating on medication management or wound care at home.
These duties vary based on staffing levels, specific patient needs, and hospital policies. Zen Hospital has its own standard operating procedures (SOPs) guiding these roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹27,887.86 per month
Benefits:

• Food provided

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Hindi (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 30/10/2024
Expected Start Date: 17/10/2024