Position Summary The Staff Nurse assigned to the Cardiac ENT Cluster provides patient-centered nursing care under the guidance of physician specialists and the nursing leadership The nurse is responsible for pre-operative intra-operative and post-operative care monitoring vitals administering medications and supporting recovery for cardiac and ENT patients Key Responsibilities 1 Patient Care Clinical Responsibilities Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiology and ENT departments Monitor and record vital signs ECGs oxygen saturation and fluid balance especially in cardiac patients Assist in managing patients with heart failure post-angioplasty pacemakers and arrhythmias Support ENT patients undergoing surgeries e g tonsillectomy septoplasty cochlear implants and manage ENT-specific assessments like hearing balance and airway Prepare and assist during cardiac and ENT procedures e g endoscopies catheterizations surgical preps Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation nursing notes medication records handover sheets 2 Pre- and Post-Operative Care Conduct pre-op checklists and patient education for cardiac and ENT surgeries Provide post-op monitoring and care including pain management wound care suctioning tracheostomy care and patient mobilization 3 Emergency Critical Care Support Identify and respond to clinical deterioration chest pain dyspnea arrhythmias airway obstruction Administer emergency drugs and follow code blue protocols when needed Work closely with ICU CCU teams for high-dependency cardiac cases 4 Medication Equipment Management Administer medications as per physician orders and monitor for adverse reactions Handle and maintain specialized equipment cardiac monitors defibrillators pulse oximeters suction machines tracheostomy kits etc Ensure infection control practices and sterile technique are strictly followed 5 Coordination Communication Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including cardiologists ENT surgeons physiotherapists audiologists and dieticians Educate patients and families about disease management e g hypertension post-surgical care tracheostomy management cardiac rehab Participate in patient handovers and interdepartmental communication 6 Documentation Compliance Maintain nursing records in compliance with hospital protocols NABH JCI standards Report incidents falls and medication errors as per hospital reporting policy Participate in audits quality improvement initiatives and training programs Key Skills Competencies Clinical expertise in cardiac and ENT patient management Strong assessment monitoring and critical thinking skills Effective communication and patient education abilities Knowledge of BLS ACLS for cardiac nurses tracheostomy and suctioning procedures for ENT nurses Adherence to infection control and safety protocols Qualifications Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery GNM or B Sc Nursing Registration with State Nursing Council Experience Cardiac Nurses 1-3 years preferred in cardiac ICU CCU setup ENT Nurses 1-3 years in ENT OR ward management with ENT cases Job Type Full time Pay 13 000 00 - 25 000 00 per month Work Location In person