JOB DESCRIPTION – STAFF NURSE

Department: Nursing / Cardiac Thoracic Surgery / Emergency & Casualty
Designation: Staff Nurse
Reporting To: Nursing Superintendent / Nursing In-charge / HOD
Employment Type: Full Time

1. Qualification

- B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the respective State Nursing Council.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emergency, Casualty, ICU or critical care will be preferred.
- Candidates should have good clinical knowledge, communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

2. Job Purpose

To provide safe, effective, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients, particularly those requiring emergency, cardiothoracic and critical care services, while maintaining hospital policies, infection-control practices, patient-safety standards and applicable accreditation requirements.

3. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesA. Patient Care

- Assess patients on admission and identify immediate nursing and clinical needs.
- Monitor and record vital signs, neurological status, pain score, intake/output and other relevant parameters.
- Provide medications and treatments as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide appropriate comfort measures.
- Identify changes in the patient's condition and promptly inform the concerned doctor.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and safety at all times.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care as required.

B. Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing

- Provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Monitor post-operative patients for changes in vital signs, cardiac rhythm, respiratory status and hemodynamic parameters.
- Observe and maintain chest drains, surgical drains, urinary catheters and other tubes as per protocol.
- Monitor drain output and immediately report abnormal findings.
- Assist in the management of patients with arterial lines, central venous lines and other invasive monitoring devices as applicable.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products and other prescribed treatments safely.
- Observe for signs of bleeding, arrhythmia, respiratory distress, infection and other post-operative complications.




- Assist doctors during procedures and provide necessary equipment and emergency support.
- Educate patients and attendants regarding post-operative care, medication compliance and discharge instructions.

C. Emergency & Casualty Responsibilities

- Receive and assess patients arriving at the Emergency/Casualty department.
- Assist in triage and prioritization of patients according to the severity of illness.
- Provide immediate nursing care to critically ill and emergency patients.
- Assist in CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as trained and authorized.
- Assist doctors during emergency procedures and resuscitation.
- Prepare and maintain emergency equipment, crash cart, defibrillator and essential emergency medications.
- Ensure timely monitoring and documentation of emergency patients.
- Establish IV access, collect specimens and perform other nursing procedures as ordered.
- Assist in managing trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, shock and other acute conditions.
- Ensure proper handover of patients transferred to ICU, OT, wards or other departments.

D. Medication & Treatment Safety

- Follow the rights of medication administration and hospital medication-safety policies.
- Verify medication orders, patient identity, dose, route and timing before administration.
- Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and promptly report them.
- Maintain proper records of controlled/high-alert medications as per hospital policy.
- Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of medications.

E. Infection Prevention & Control

- Follow standard precautions and transmission-based precautions where applicable.
- Perform proper hand hygiene at all required moments.
- Use appropriate PPE according to the procedure and patient's condition.
- Maintain aseptic technique during invasive procedures.
- Follow hospital policies for biomedical waste segregation and disposal.
- Maintain cleanliness and infection-control standards in the patient-care area.
- Report healthcare-associated infection risks or incidents to the appropriate authority.

F. Documentation & Communication





- Maintain complete and accurate nursing records.
- Document all medications, procedures, observations, interventions and patient responses.
- Provide structured shift handover to the incoming nursing staff.
- Communicate significant changes in patient condition immediately to the treating physician.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Coordinate effectively with doctors, nursing staff, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, OT, ICU and other departments.

G. Patient Safety & Quality

- Follow hospital patient-safety policies and protocols.
- Ensure correct patient identification before medication, procedures and investigations.
- Follow fall-prevention, pressure-injury prevention and other patient-safety measures.
- Report incidents, near misses and adverse events according to hospital policy.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, nursing audits and NABH-related activities.
- Attend mandatory training, competency assessments and continuing nursing education programmes.
- Follow hospital policies, SOPs, clinical protocols and statutory requirements.

H. Professional Responsibilities

- Maintain professional conduct and ethical nursing practices.
- Maintain respectful and compassionate communication with patients and attendants.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
- Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Participate in departmental meetings, training and staff-development programmes.
- Perform duties during rotational shifts, including night shifts, weekends and holidays as per the hospital roster.
- Undertake any other nursing-related responsibilities assigned by the Nursing Superintendent or authorized supervisor.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

- Positive clinical assessment and nursing skills.
- Emergency and critical-care handling skills.
- Knowledge of CPR/BLS; ACLS certification is preferred for relevant positions.
- Ability to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and during emergency situations.
- Good documentation and record-maintenance skills.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and patient-safety practices.
- Teamwork and coordination skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach

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Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 WANTED STAFF NURSE (Coimbatore)
🏢 SREE ABIRAMI HOSPITAL P
📍 Coimbatore