A staff nurse provides direct medical care, monitors patient health, administers treatments and medications, and collaborates with doctors to support patient recovery. They assess conditions, maintain medical records, and educate patients and families in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities. [1, 2, 3, 4]Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Check and record vital signs, track recovery progress, and manage daily patient needs.
- Medical Tasks: Give prescribed medicines and injections, change dressings, and assist doctors during clinical procedures.
- Record Keeping: Write accurate updates on patient health charts and report sudden condition changes.
- Communication: Answer questions from patients and families and share shift reports with incoming medical staff.
- Unit Safety: Keep treatment areas clean,
safe, and stocked with necessary medical supplies.
Job Requirements
- Education: Diploma (GNM) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing).
- Licensure: Valid state or national nursing council registration and active life support certifications like BLS.
- Skills: Solid communication, basic computer literacy, empathy, and calm decision-making during medical emergencies.