Staff Nurse

• Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted. • Check the communication book for any new instructions during every shift. • Check the census of the department. • Enquire and know about the following: • Admissions in casualty. • Transfer from casualty. • List of investigation done. • Discharges from casualty. • Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol. • Receive patients in the casualty, assess the patient & provide the necessary treatment. • Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes. • Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it. • Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift. • Post all IP issues and bedside procedures. • Complete all relevant documents. • Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc. • Endorse the patients to the next shift staff. • Inform any special events during the shift to the Nursing Superintendent. • Prepare a brief report on the progress of the patient on the HIS and forward a copy to the Nursing Superintendent. • Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the admission discharge register. • Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures. • BLS and ACLS trained.