Associate - Nursing

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic experienced Nursing Professionals to join our team at Manipal Hospitals!

About Us:
As a pioneer in Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 5 million patients annually. Today we stand as an integrated network with a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500 beds, and a talented pool of over 5,600 doctors and an employee strength of over 20,000.

Role: Nursing

Location: Bangalore

What You?ll Do:

• Initial Triaging of Patient : Ambulance/ ER bay: Patient identification and significant attendant. Checking of vitals , brief history of present complaints and color banding of patient , Documentation and safely mobilizing patient to the respective zone of criticality A/B/C, Ability to complete this in seconds

• Initial Nursing Assessment , Implementation of order and Documentation: - Monitor all vital parameters and document. Connect the monitor

• • Assessment for Prosthesis, Glasses, Lenses, Hearing Aids, dentures, Pacemaker, Implants etc and documenting the same ,Care of patient belongings,History of allergies,

• Placement of IV line , sample collection and starting correct IV fluid as per the doctor order
• Raising for lab orders , radiology investigations as per the doctors order , Dispatching the sample collected with correct labelling and within the TAT, Following up for reports and escalating to the DMO.
• Initial Risk Assessment : Assess and document the Vulnerability , Fall , Pressure Ulcer, Aspiration risk
• Nursing Documentation: Nursing Initial Assessment in ER, and Clinical Notes , Pre OP check list , procedural consent , MLC intimation and documentation register
• Introduction to HIS: Importance of Password, Nursing modules for raising orders ( lab and radiology ), Raising indents ( pharmacy and general consumables), Refund, Raising Bills for procedures
• Infection control practices: Aware on hand hygiene, use of PPE (glove, mask, gown), universal precaution. Barrier nursing/contact isolation, negative pressure /possitive pressure isolation, Safe handling of sharps and Biomedical waste
• Specific nursing procedures: - Preparing patient for various procedures e. g naso gastric tube insertion, assisting in intubation, placement of central line/ arterial line, tracheostomy, placement of ICD and postural drainage etc - Assissting for massive wound dressing,checking GRBS, catherterization, suctioning, nebulization, enema, ECG
• Monitor, record & report any symptoms / changes in the patient condition to the doctors
• Ensure patient safety by adhering to infection control protocol, medication administration and drug dilution and dosage calculation, storage procedure; and during emergencies - Administration of vaccination and antidotes
• Accompany the doctor on rounds: - provides update on patient condition and helps in clinical procedures.
• Preparation of patient for various Procedure and with relevant consent
• Pre-Operative preparation, USG, CT, MRI, FNAC, Biopsy, Nuclear Scan , Endoscopy
• Ensure transfusion of Blood and Blood Products
• Administration of Oxygen : Prongs, Mask, BIPAP,Responding to clinical emergency as per ACLS protocol
• Taking Stock of inventory : Crash cart, High risk medicine, Fridge medicine, equipment, general consumables , linen inventory
• Provide direct patient care - implement patient care plan as per doctor's recommendation; monitor & record vital parameters
• Maintain continuity of patient care through documentation & communication during shift change
• Responsible for consumables: - for the patients under her nursing care, accounting and indenting of consumables/ medicines & nursing supplies and ensuring the availability of the same.

What We Are Looking For:

• B.Sc. Nursing/ GNM Nursing
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in the role of Nursing.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment