Casualty In-Charge –

Position: Casualty In-Charge

Experience: 5+ Years in Emergency/Casualty Nursing preferred

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and supervise the overall functioning of the Casualty/Emergency Department.
- Ensure timely assessment and immediate care of all emergency patients.
- Coordinate with Emergency Physicians, Consultants, Nurses, and other departments for smooth patient management.
- Ensure proper triage and prioritization of patients based on the severity of their condition.
- Monitor patient vitals and ensure timely documentation of all emergency interventions.
- Ensure availability and readiness of emergency drugs, equipment, crash cart, oxygen, and other consumables.
- Conduct regular checks of the Crash Cart, emergency equipment, and medication expiry dates.
- Ensure proper maintenance of casualty registers, emergency records, consent forms, and patient documentation.
- Coordinate with OT, ICU, NICU, Radiology, Laboratory, Blood Bank, and In-Patient departments whenever required.
- Ensure timely admission, transfer, referral, or discharge of emergency patients as per doctor’s advice.
- Supervise and allocate duties to casualty nursing staff and support staff.
- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, grooming, discipline, and compliance with hospital policies.
- Ensure proper handover and takeover between shifts.
- Handle emergency situations and ensure immediate escalation to the concerned Consultant/Unit Head.
- Ensure strict compliance with infection control, biomedical waste management, and patient safety protocols.
- Ensure proper functioning and availability of ventilators,



defibrillators, monitors, suction apparatus, oxygen, and other emergency equipment.
- Coordinate with ambulance services and ensure smooth handling of emergency transfers and referrals.
- Monitor waiting time and ensure patients receive timely medical attention.
- Handle patient and attendant concerns professionally and escalate unresolved issues to the concerned authority.
- Ensure compliance with NABH standards, hospital policies, SOPs, and emergency protocols.
- Conduct regular audits and maintain records related to emergency care and casualty operations.
- Participate in emergency drills, mock codes, training programs, and quality improvement activities.
- Ensure adequate staffing and arrange replacement/coverage in case of staff shortage or absenteeism.
- Report any incidents, adverse events, medication errors, or operational issues to the concerned authority immediately.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and ensure qualified conduct by all casualty staff.
- Coordinate with the Billing/Insurance/TPA team to ensure smooth emergency registration and billing processes.
- Monitor cleanliness and overall readiness of the Casualty Department at all times.
- Prepare and submit required daily/weekly/monthly reports to the Nursing Superintendent/Unit Head.
- Ensure all emergency cases are handled efficiently with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Nursing Superintendent, Medical Superintendent, or Unit Head.

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 INCHARGE STAFF NURSE- CASUALTY (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ovum Hospital
📍 Bengaluru