JOB Description of Staff Nurse (Mysore)
The Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents, while coordinating with doctors, families, emergency services, and internal teams.
1. Clinical Care & Monitoring
Monitor residents’ vital signs (BP, sugar, SPO₂, temperature, pulse)
Provide basic nursing care: wound care, injections, nebulization, catheter care, dressing changes
Observe and report early signs of illness or deterioration
Maintain individual medical records accurately
2. Medication Management
Ensure safe administration of medicines as per doctor’s prescription
Monitor medication adherence and side effects
Maintain medicine stock, expiry checks, and proper storage
Coordinate refills with pharmacy and family
3. Emergency Response
Provide first aid and immediate medical support during emergencies
Stabilize residents until ambulance / hospital transfer
Coordinate with on-call doctors, hospitals, and family members
Maintain emergency kits and equipment readiness
4. Doctor Coordination
Assist during doctor visits and tele consultations
Follow up on treatment plans, investigations, and reports
Ensure doctor’s instructions are implemented and documented
5. Health Records & Documentation
Maintain daily nursing notes
Prepare incident reports, health updates, and discharge summaries
Ensure compliance with medical and legal documentation standards
6. Preventive & Wellness Care
Conduct routine health check-ups
Support vaccination drives and health camps
Educate residents on diet, hygiene, exercise, and lifestyle management
Monitor chronic conditions (diabetes, BP, asthma, cardiac issues)
7. Infection Control & Safety
Follow and enforce infection prevention protocols
Monitor sanitation, biomedical waste handling, and PPE usage
Educate staff and residents on health & safety practices
8. Family Communication
Provide timely health updates to families
Explain care plans and progress clearly and empathetically
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
9. Coordination with Care & Support Staff
Guide caregivers on resident-specific care needs
Train staff in basic first aid and emergency response
Ensure care standards are followed consistently
10. Compliance & Ethics
Adhere to nursing ethics and professional standards
Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and consent
Follow organizational SOPs and regulatory guidelines
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
