JOB DESCRIPTIONQUALITY NURSE

Organization: Devanika Hospital & Research Center
Location: Tupudana, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Department: Quality Assurance / Nursing Services
Position: Quality Nurse
Employment Type: Full-Time
Required Experience: 1–3 Years

1. Job Summary

Devanika Hospital & Research Center is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented and quality-focused Quality Nurse to support the hospital's quality assurance, patient safety and nursing quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting nursing audits, monitoring compliance with hospital policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining quality documentation, identifying gaps in nursing practices and coordinating corrective actions with the concerned departments.

The ideal candidate should have a nursing background, good documentation skills, basic knowledge of NABH standards and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare.

2. Educational Qualification

Mandatory:

- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.

Preferred:

- Training or certification in hospital quality management, patient safety or infection prevention and control.
- Basic knowledge of NABH accreditation standards.

3. Work Experience

- 1–3 years of nursing or relevant hospital experience.
- Experience in nursing documentation, clinical audits, hospital quality or patient safety will be preferred.
- Fresh exposure to NABH documentation or accreditation activities will be an advantage.

4. Key Responsibilities

A. Nursing Quality Audits

- Conduct routine nursing audits in ICU, Emergency, General Ward, OT and other clinical departments.
- Check nursing records, patient assessment forms, medication charts, observation charts and shift handover documentation.
- Monitor compliance with approved nursing SOPs and hospital policies.
- Identify documentation gaps and non-compliance.
- Report audit findings to the Quality Manager or Nursing Superintendent.
- Follow up with concerned departments to ensure corrective actions are completed.

B. NABH & Quality Documentation

- Assist in implementing applicable NABH standards and hospital quality policies.




- Maintain quality registers, audit checklists, reports and supporting documents.
- Help ensure that approved SOPs and formats are available and followed by nursing staff.
- Assist in preparing documentation for internal audits, inspections and accreditation assessments.
- Maintain updated records of audit findings and corrective and preventive actions.

C. Patient Safety

- Monitor compliance with patient identification protocols.
- Audit patient fall-prevention and pressure-injury prevention practices.
- Monitor compliance with medication-safety procedures.
- Assist in documenting incidents and near misses.
- Escalate serious patient-safety concerns to the appropriate authority.
- Support initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of nursing care.

D. Infection Control Coordination

- Coordinate with the Infection Control Nurse regarding infection-prevention audits.
- Monitor hand-hygiene practices and appropriate PPE use.
- Check compliance with biomedical waste segregation procedures.
- Identify and report infection-control deficiencies.
- Support staff awareness activities related to infection prevention.

E. Documentation & Reporting

- Review nursing documentation for completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare daily, weekly or monthly audit reports as assigned.
- Maintain records of non-compliances and corrective actions.
- Assist in collecting data for hospital quality indicators.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information and hospital records.

F. Training & Quality Improvement

- Assist in conducting staff awareness sessions on nursing protocols and documentation.
- Identify recurring deficiencies and report them to the concerned supervisor.
- Support quality improvement projects and internal assessments.
- Follow up on corrective actions and help assess their effectiveness.




- Participate in quality meetings and audits as assigned.

5. Required Skills & Competencies

- Basic understanding of nursing procedures and clinical documentation.
- Knowledge of patient safety and infection-control practices.
- Basic understanding of NABH standards and hospital quality processes.
- Good observation and auditing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and basic computer applications.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
- Willingness to learn and implement quality standards.
- Professional attitude and commitment to confidentiality.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of assigned nursing audits.
- Accuracy and completeness of audit reports.
- Compliance with hospital SOPs and nursing protocols.
- Timely reporting of identified deficiencies.
- Follow-up and closure of corrective actions.
- Improvement in nursing documentation quality.
- Compliance with patient-safety and infection-control practices.
- Timely maintenance of quality records.
- Participation in training and quality improvement activities.

7. Working Requirements

- Full-time position.
- Regular rounds across clinical departments.
- Coordination with nursing staff, department in-charges and hospital administration.
- Participation in internal audits, training sessions and quality meetings as required.

8. Salary

Salary: Negotiable, based on qualification, experience and suitability.

9. Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a motivated and disciplined nursing professional with 1–3 years of experience, positive documentation skills and an interest in hospital quality assurance.

The candidate should be capable of conducting routine audits, identifying gaps, maintaining quality records and working collaboratively with clinical teams to improve patient safety and compliance with hospital standards.

10. Reporting To

Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Head / Nursing Superintendent / Authorized Hospital Management

Organization:
Devanika Hospital & Research Center
Tupudana, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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