Staff Nurse
Job Description
Job Title
Staff Nurse
Organization
MMM Hospital
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Reference ID
MMMNURSE006
Job Summary
The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies, nursing standards, and clinical protocols. The role involves medication administration, patient monitoring, assisting physicians, maintaining clinical records, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
Assess patients’ needs and develop appropriate nursing care plans.
Deliver individualized nursing care to patients and provide support to their families.
Monitor patients’ condition and accurately record clinical observations.
Identify changes in patient condition and promptly report them to the Nurse-in-Charge.
Perform specialized nursing procedures based on patient requirements.
Medication Administration
Ensure safe storage, handling, and administration of medications according to hospital protocols.
Monitor patients for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Clinical Support
Prepare equipment for medical examinations and procedures.
Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and clinical procedures.
Ensure all equipment is ready and maintained for patient care.
Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.
Document assessments, treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
Infection Control & Safety
Follow biomedical waste management guidelines.
Adhere to infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and medical records.
Professional Development
Participate in orientation programs, continuing nursing education (CNE), in-service training, and competency evaluations.
Assist in orienting and mentoring newly joined nursing staff.
Maintain professional accountability and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Coordinate effectively with other departments for smooth patient management.
Required Skills
Patient Care
Clinical Assessment
Medication Administration
Patient Monitoring
Clinical Documentation
Infection Control
Biomedical Waste Management
Nursing Procedures
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Professional Ethics
How to Apply
Email: career@mmm.org.in
Location: MMM Hospital, Chennai
