Job Description – Staff Nurse

Apollo Hospitals, Kakinada

Department: Nursing Department | Designation: Staff Nurse

1. Job Purpose

To provide quality nursing care to patients by assessing their healthcare needs, implementing nursing interventions, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring patient safety in accordance with Apollo Hospitals' clinical standards and protocols.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide direct nursing care to patients as per hospital policies and clinical protocols.

2. Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and oxygen saturation.

3. Administer medications, injections and IV fluids as prescribed by doctors.

4. Assist doctors during medical procedures, examinations and emergency situations.

5. Maintain accurate and updated patient medical records and nursing documentation.

6. Monitor patients' conditions and promptly report any changes to the treating physician.

7. Ensure proper patient identification and follow medication safety protocols.

8. Maintain infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and biomedical waste management.

9. Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

10. Educate patients and their families regarding treatment, medication and discharge instructions.

11. Ensure proper handover and takeover of patient care during shift changes.

12. Maintain cleanliness, safety and availability of medical equipment in the nursing unit.

13.



Follow hospital policies, NABH standards and quality assurance guidelines.

14. Participate in nursing training programs, audits and quality improvement activities.

3. Educational Qualification

- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM.

- Must have a valid registration with the State Nursing Council.

4. Experience

- Freshers and experienced candidates can apply.

- Previous experience in a multispecialty hospital is preferred.

5. Required Skills

- Valuable clinical and patient-care skills.

- Knowledge of nursing procedures and medical terminology.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle emergency situations.

- Teamwork and coordination.

- Patient safety and infection control awareness.

- Basic computer knowledge and documentation skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Patient satisfaction and quality of nursing care.

- Accuracy of medication administration.

- Timely completion of nursing documentation.

- Compliance with infection control protocols.

- Patient safety and incident prevention.

- Adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

7. Reporting Structure

- Reports To: Nursing In-charge / Nursing Supervisor.

- Department: Nursing.

- Location: Apollo Hospitals, Kakinada.

8. Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts, including day and night shifts.

- Must be willing to work on weekends and public holidays as per hospital requirements.

📌 Staff Nurse (Kakinada)
🏢 Apollo Group
📍 Kakinada