NICU and Labor Room Nurse

Job Description

Greeting from Motherhood Hospital Bengaluru, Whitefield Looking for NICU and Labor Room Staff Nurse KNC Registration is Mandatory. Assists with the smooth functioning of the Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards Oriented to the PICU routine, equipment, and types of patients. Prepares the PICU area for scheduled and emergency patients equipment and material. Conducts continuous patient assessments and prioritizes care based on severity. Ensures all necessary patient information and investigation reports are available for doctors perusal. Assists with emergency interventions and is knowledgeable about various critical conditions. May be required to assist clinicians with administration of medication, monitoring vital signs, and similar tasks. Thorough knowledge of I.V. fluid and drug calculation. Assists in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys: Vital signs monitoring ECG Blood sampling Wound care Administration of emergency medications Administers drugs according to the Drug Administration Policy. Administration of high-risk medicines to be counter-checked by a second nurse for the ’10 Medication Rights’ and complete documentation policy. Observes the patient to ensure no adverse reactions. Any errors in medication, adverse reactions, or nursing interventions to be immediately reported to the In-Charge and NS. In case of ADR, the respective form to be filled. Coordinates procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to the treating consultant, IC & NS immediately. Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the patient to the operation theatre. Accompanies the patient for special procedures and investigations. To have knowledge of cardiac monitoring and other critical care procedures. To be fully aware of PICU protocols and standards. Assists with emergency procedures and stabilization. Capable of efficient handling of critical paediatric patients. Provides moral support to patients and families. Provides clinical inputs on patient condition to consultant. Competently handles all equipment and gadgets used in patient care in PICU. Ensures all consumables and instruments are accounted for and nothing is left inside the patient. Assists with coordination and documentation of samples for further analysis. Updates the register to record all blood and blood products wasted/discarded. Adheres to infection control practices; hand washing techniques, ensuring hygiene and sterility of personnel, equipment, and environment. Maintains personal, patient, and environmental hygiene. Strictly follows safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection. Handles waste segregation and disposal as per the policy. Aware of and implements protocols in the unit related to medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, etc. Adherence to drug control usage policy. To raise requisitions on the computer for drugs. Aware of NABH & Nursing Excellence standards and implements the same. Aware of the following: Barrier Nursing, Patient and Self Safety, and patient rights. Follows universal precautions always as per the unit protocol. Maintains confidentiality of patient information - medical and personal. Ensures no violation by desisting from the discussion of patient-identifiable information in non-secure areas. Aware of patient rights and preserves the same. Fulfilling the Service Vision & Inter-department Coordination: Is well-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum. Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service. Engages well with Clinicians, builds respect and rapport. Coordinates with support departments to ensure customers are comfortable and services are as per standard. Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues. Coordinates and works closely with OT,OPD, Ward, Pharmacy, & Lab. PICU Management: Takes over and hands over efficiently at the change of shifts. Ensures timely completion of all tasks. Reports any untoward incidents immediately to In-Charge & NS. Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control. Assists with inventory management. Shift-wise inventory check to be done and updated. Ensures accurate data collection for Nursing Quality Indicators. Assists with maintaining records of all procedures, incidents, and patient flow. Maintains the medical and nursing records of patients as per the institutional requirements. Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators. Willingly accepts additional tasks, and deployment based on operational requirements. Personal Development: Attends in-service programs and training to enhance knowledge. Ensures up to date with the latest protocols and practices. Only female candidates can apply Regards, HR