Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing Services
Reports To: Nursing In-Charge / Nursing Supervisor / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Location: Hopewell Hospital, Ranchi
Employment Type: Full-Time (Rotational Shifts)
Position Summary
The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care while ensuring an exceptional patient and family experience. The role involves assessment, medication administration, clinical monitoring, documentation, patient education, infection prevention, and coordination with doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
At Hopewell Hospital, every nurse is expected to combine clinical excellence with empathy, professionalism, accountability, and digital competence.
Key Responsibilities1. Patient Care
- Assess patients on admission and during every shift.
- Record vital signs and clinical observations accurately.
- Monitor patient condition and immediately escalate deterioration.
- Prepare patients for investigations, procedures, and surgeries.
- Assist consultants during examinations and bedside procedures.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and privacy at all times.
- Support patients in activities of daily living whenever required.
2. Medication Management
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Follow the "Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time" protocol.
- Double-check high-alert medications.
- Maintain narcotic registers as per hospital policy.
- Report medication errors and near misses immediately.
3. Clinical Procedures
Perform or assist with:
- IV Cannulation
- IV Infusions
- Catheterization
- Ryles Tube insertion (where permitted)
- Wound Dressing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen Therapy
- Nebulization
- Suctioning
- ECG Recording
- Sample Collection
- Blood Transfusion monitoring
- Drain care
- Pressure sore prevention
4. Documentation
Maintain accurate records of:
- Nursing Notes
- Medication Charts
- Intake & Output
- Vital Charts
- Pain Scores
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Pressure Injury Assessment
- Consent Verification
- Shift Handover Notes
- Nursing Care Plans
Complete all documentation in the Hospital Information Management System (HMIS) before the end of the shift.
5. Infection Prevention & Control
- Follow hand hygiene protocols.
- Adhere to standard and transmission-based precautions.
- Use PPE appropriately.
- Segregate biomedical waste correctly.
- Maintain aseptic techniques.
- Report needle-stick injuries immediately.
- Participate in infection surveillance activities.
6. Patient Experience
- Introduce yourself to every patient.
- Explain procedures before performing them.
- Address patient concerns respectfully.
- Keep patients and relatives informed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Escalate complaints immediately.
- Promote a calm and reassuring environment.
7. Emergency Response
Participate in:
- Code Blue
- Code Red
- Code Pink
- CPR
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (where trained)
- Mass casualty response
- Disaster drills
8. Equipment Responsibility
Ensure availability and functionality of:
- Monitors
- Syringe Pumps
- Infusion Pumps
- Defibrillator
- Suction Apparatus
- Oxygen Equipment
- Crash Cart
- Glucometer
- Pulse Oximeter
Report equipment malfunction immediately.
9. Communication & Coordination
Coordinate effectively with:
- Consultants
- Resident Doctors
- Physiotherapists
- Dieticians
- Pharmacists
- Laboratory
- Radiology
- Billing Department
- Front Office
- Housekeeping
- Biomedical Engineering
10. Shift Responsibilities
- Attend shift handover.
- Complete bedside handover.
- Verify patient identity.
- Check medication stocks.
- Check emergency trolley.
- Ensure documentation completion.
- Escalate pending investigations.
- Report unresolved issues before leaving duty.
Quality & Safety Responsibilities
- Follow NABH standards.
- Comply with hospital policies.
- Report incidents, near misses, falls, and medication errors.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in clinical audits.
- Attend mandatory training programs.
- Maintain nursing competencies.
Digital Responsibilities
- Use HMIS efficiently.
- Complete electronic documentation.
- Barcode medication scanning (where applicable).
- Maintain EMR accuracy.
- Protect patient confidentiality.
- Never share passwords or login credentials.
Professional Behaviour
The Staff Nurse shall:
- Maintain professional appearance.
- Wear hospital identification at all times.
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
- Maintain punctuality.
- Follow ethical nursing practices.
- Respect patients regardless of background.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Avoid mobile phone use during patient care except for official purposes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Medication Error Rate
- Nursing Documentation Compliance
- Patient Satisfaction Score
- Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Fall Prevention Compliance
- Pressure Injury Rate
- Infection Control Compliance
- Response Time to Patient Calls
- IV Line Infection Rate
- Incident Reporting Compliance
- Patient Education Documentation
- Shift Handover Quality
- HMIS Documentation Accuracy
- Attendance & Punctuality
- Mandatory Training Completion
Qualifications
Essential
- GNM / B.Sc. Nursing
- Valid State Nursing Council Registration
Preferred
- ACLS / BLS Certification
- ICU / OT / Emergency experience
- NABH Hospital experience
Experience
- Freshers may apply.
- 1–5 years preferred.
- Specialty-trained nurses preferred for ICU, OT, Cath Lab, Emergency, and HDU.
Required CompetenciesClinical
- Clinical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Documentation Accuracy
Behavioural
- Compassion
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Professional Ethics
- Patient-Centric Approach
- Emotional Resilience
Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts including nights.
- Weekend and holiday duties.
- Emergency call-back when required.
- Exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and body fluids with appropriate safety measures.
Hopewell Hospital Nursing Philosophy
At Hopewell Hospital, nurses are not merely caregivers... they are the constant presence throughout the patient's journey. Every interaction should reflect our commitment to Clinical Excellence, Compassion, Patient Safety, and Continuous Improvement. We expect every nurse to think proactively, communicate effectively, and uphold the highest standards of professional nursing practice.
Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
