Junior Staff Nurse, Narayana Health

Job Title: Junior Staff Nurse Organization: Narayana Health Job Purpose - Assess patient health conditions and needs - Develop and implement nursing care plans - Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients (ill, injured, recovering, or disabled) - Maintain accurate medical records and documentation Key Responsibilities 1. General Responsibilities - Adhere to organizational policies and administrative regulations - Follow all patient care, infection control, and safety protocols - Ensure compliance with accreditation standards 2. Patient Care Delivery - Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of patient care - Assess, reassess, and manage patient pain effectively - Administer medications as per protocol - Explain care plans to patients and families - Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper handovers - Educate patients and caregivers - Ensure implementation of the prescribed care plan - Involve patients and families in care decisions - Use and maintain medical equipment properly 3. Quality & Patient Safety - Follow international patient safety goals - Monitor and improve quality of care through performance indicators - Report incidents, near misses, and sentinel events - Identify and escalate life-threatening situations promptly - Maintain patient confidentiality at all times - Comply with all quality and safety standards 4. Clinical & Functional Responsibilities - Perform blood sample collection and follow reporting protocols - Monitor and report abnormal or critical lab values (panic values) - Follow infection control and biomedical waste management practices - Prepare and document nursing care plans Procedures & Skills - Administer IV, IM, ID, and SC injections - Perform nebulization, steam inhalation, and patient restraint (as per policy) - Assist in tracheostomy care and suctioning - Handle central venous and peripheral lines - Provide urinary catheter care - Perform antiseptic preparation (betadine/chlorhexidine scrub) - Manage blood/body fluid spills and HAZMAT situations Diagnostic & Monitoring Skills - Process samples for ABG, VBG, GRBS, Cardiac markers, ACT, PT-INR (POCT devices) - Perform Allen’s test and arterial blood sampling - Monitor and document critical values and escalate appropriately Emergency & Equipment Handling - Operate a defibrillator - Position patients appropriately - Explain discharge criteria and processes 5. Training & Development - Participate in training programs such as: - BLS (Basic Life Support) - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - PALS / NALS (if applicable) - CNEs and clinical conferences Candidate Requirements Education - Diploma (GNM) or Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. Nursing) Registration - Valid registration with State Nursing Council Experience - Freshers or candidates with 0–2 years of experience Skills & Competencies - Strong knowledge of nursing principles and procedures - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Empathy and patient-centric approach - Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment - Proactive, punctual, and detail-oriented