Staff Nurse

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To assist the ward sister in ward management.

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Provide nursing care and carry out medical
treatment under instruction of senior staff.

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Maintain continuity of care by observing
adequate handing over and taking procedure during change or duty shift

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To receive &see all the new admission and
inform the medical officer and obtain instruction for patient management.

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To make requisition forward supplies
&maintain record for same.

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Complete diagnostic requisition form &
ensure appointments are made and investigations are carried out without any
delay.

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Prepare diet indent and supervise meals
distribution to patients.

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Keep the Consultant, Surgeon, Medical staff
informed about the patient condition, result of any.

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Direct and supervise the work of student nurse
posted in the ward.

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Instruct & supervise ward attendant in
patient care, ward cleanliness, shifting of patient with prior permission of
the duty staff.

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To inform patients about their likely date or
time of discharge well in advance, so that they have adequate time to clear
their bills and make arrangement to take their patient home.

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Inform the accounts department & the
reception preferably 24 hours prior or at least an hour before planned
discharge of the patient.

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Hand over discharge summary, diagnostic reports
to all the patients who are getting discharged.

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Maintain confidentiality of all the information
relating to hospital, patients and their illness.

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Treat all the patients and visitors with
politeness and courtesy; provide comfort and assurance by helpful behavior.

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Carry out all the other responsibilities
relating to the patient care assigned by the management through the Nurse
Administrator.