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