Associate - Nursing

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic experienced Nursing Professionals to join our team at Manipal Hospitals! **About Us:** As a pioneer in Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 5 million patients annually. Today we stand as an integrated network with a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500 beds, and a talented pool of over 5,600 doctors and an employee strength of over 20,000. **Role:** Nursing **Location:** Bangalore **What You?ll Do:** - Initial Triaging of Patient : Ambulance/ ER bay: Patient identification and significant attendant. Checking of vitals , brief history of present complaints and color banding of patient , Documentation and safely mobilizing patient to the respective zone of criticality A/B/C, Ability to complete this in seconds - Initial Nursing Assessment , Implementation of order and Documentation: - Monitor all vital parameters and document. Connect the monitor - - Assessment for Prosthesis, Glasses, Lenses, Hearing Aids, dentures, Pacemaker, Implants etc and documenting the same ,Care of patient belongings,History of allergies, - - Placement of IV line , sample collection and starting correct IV fluid as per the doctor order - Raising for lab orders , radiology investigations as per the doctors order , Dispatching the sample collected with correct labelling and within the TAT, Following up for reports and escalating to the DMO. - Initial Risk Assessment : Assess and document the Vulnerability , Fall , Pressure Ulcer, Aspiration risk - Nursing Documentation: Nursing Initial Assessment in ER, and Clinical Notes , Pre OP check list , procedural consent , MLC intimation and documentation register - Introduction to HIS: Importance of Password, Nursing modules for raising orders ( lab and radiology ), Raising indents ( pharmacy and general consumables), Refund, Raising Bills for procedures - Infection control practices: Aware on hand hygiene, use of PPE (glove, mask, gown), universal precaution. Barrier nursing/contact isolation, negative pressure /possitive pressure isolation, Safe handling of sharps and Biomedical waste - Specific nursing procedures: - Preparing patient for various procedures e. g naso gastric tube insertion, assisting in intubation, placement of central line/ arterial line, tracheostomy, placement of ICD and postural drainage etc - Assissting for massive wound dressing,checking GRBS, catherterization, suctioning, nebulization, enema, ECG - Monitor, record & report any symptoms / changes in the patient condition to the doctors - Ensure patient safety by adhering to infection control protocol, medication administration and drug dilution and dosage calculation, storage procedure; and during emergencies - Administration of vaccination and antidotes - Accompany the doctor on rounds: - provides update on patient condition and helps in clinical procedures. - Preparation of patient for various Procedure and with relevant consent - Pre-Operative preparation, USG, CT, MRI, FNAC, Biopsy, Nuclear Scan , Endoscopy - Ensure transfusion of Blood and Blood Products - Administration of Oxygen : Prongs, Mask, BIPAP,Responding to clinical emergency as per ACLS protocol - Taking Stock of inventory : Crash cart, High risk medicine, Fridge medicine, equipment, general consumables , linen inventory - Provide direct patient care - implement patient care plan as per doctor's recommendation; monitor & record vital parameters - Maintain continuity of patient care through documentation & communication during shift change - Responsible for consumables: - for the patients under her nursing care, accounting and indenting of consumables/ medicines & nursing supplies and ensuring the availability of the same. **What We Are Looking For:** - B.Sc. Nursing/ GNM Nursing - Minimum of 1+ years of experience in the role of Nursing. - Strong communication skills, both oral and written. - Proven team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment. **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional development and career growth - A collaborative and inclusive work environment