JOB DESCRIPTION- Nurse Incharge

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title        :           Nurse Incharge

Reporting To:           Nurse Superintendent

Qualification:             GNM

Job Duties-

·         Develops and posts work schedule within time frame

·         Provides direct patient care as needed

·         Assigns lunches and breaks for the staff

·         Insures standards of patient care through QA monitors

·         Anticipates physician needs

·         Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the appropriate management personnel

·         Schedules staff meetings on a regular basis

·         Completes annual performance evaluations on staff

·         Makes an assignment according to the needs of the patient and the capabilities of the staff

·         Safety education self-study module

·         Obtains information and updates the medical record:

Ø  Full Vital signs

Ø  Time in/out

Ø  Weight

Ø  Medication profile

Ø  Immunization record

Ø  Allergies

Ø  Chief Compliant

Ø  Interventions recorded

Ø  Records response

·         Implements the Plan of Care as Developed by the Provider

Ø  Follows provider orders

Ø  Evaluates nursing interventions on medical records

Ø  Implements emergency procedures as indicated

Ø  Complies with hospital policy for receiving doctor’s orders, including verbal and phone

·         Provides patient/family education

Ø  Explains discharge instructions as directed

Ø  Hand out appropriate information sheets

·         Communicates relevant patient information

Ø  Reports changes in patient’s status to the provider

Ø  Documents using the Nursing Process

·         Policies and Procedures

Ø  Uses principles of body mechanics in mobilizing patient or objects

Ø  Asks for help when lifting heavy patients

Ø  Complies with policies for electrical safety

Ø  Incorporates infection control principal in practice

Ø  Complies with monthly emergency drills

Ø  Complies with policy for Handling Medical Emergencies

Ø  Complies with policy regarding risk management

Ø  Demonstrates appropriate use of incident reports

Ø  Assists with QA studies: Collects data & Responds to corrective plans

·         Has working knowledge of location of specific policies in the P&P manual

Ø  Safety manual

Ø  Infection control manual

Ø  Administrative Manual

Ø  MSDS manual

Ø  Disaster manual

Ø  Clinic Specific P&P Manual

·         Assists in the Front Office

Ø  Uses appropriate telephone etiquette

Ø  Documents appointments with accurate patient information

Ø  Documents and makes physician and agency referrals

Ø  Assists with filing as needed

Ø  Makes follow up telephone calls

·         Effectively problem solves for self and other personnel on shift

·         Works on assigned projects under the direction of the department supervisor in keeping Productivity costs within certain standards