A staff nurse provides direct bedside patient care, assesses health needs, develops nursing care plans, administers medications, and monitors vital signs. They collaborate with physicians to implement treatments, maintain accurate medical records, educate patients/families, and uphold safety protocols in clinical settings. [1, 2, 3, 4]Key Responsibilities and Duties
Patient Care: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
Clinical Procedures: Administering medications (oral, intravenous, injections), dressing wounds, catheterization, and operating medical equipment.
Monitoring and Documentation: Taking and recording vital signs, observing patient conditions, and maintaining updated electronic or physical records.
Support and Education: Providing emotional support to patients, assisting with daily hygiene, feeding, and educating patients/families on health management.
Collaboration: Working with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate treatments and managing ward inventory or supplies.
Safety and Hygiene:



Maintaining a protected, sanitary, and organized workplace, including infection control protocols. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: A diploma, Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
License: Active state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and often a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Skills: Strong critical thinking, communication, empathy, and physical stamina.
Competency: Proficiency in medical software and clinical procedures. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Common Job Requirements
Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift equipment, or assist patients. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Perks:
Food provided
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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