Job description for various category in hospital

STAFFING PATTERN AND JOB DESCRIPTION

STAFFING PATTERN OF HOSPITAL

Nursing superintendent

Nursing manager

Senior nurse

Junior nurse

Nursing assistant

Nursing student

JOB DESCRIPTION OF NURSING SUPERINTENDENT

JOB SUMMARY

Nursing superintendent is accountable for safe and efficient running of the various nursing departments
in the hospital.

She is assisted in carrying out her duties by the deputy assistant nursing superintendent, ward
supervisor and domestic staff.

NURSING SERVICE

Participate in the formulation of philosophy of the hospital.

Determines goals, aims, objectives, and policies of the nursing service.

Decides and recommend personnel and material requirements for nursing various nursing service
departments of the hospital.

Interview the security and nursing staffs.

Ensure the safety and efficient care rendered in various nursing department of the hospital.

Make regular visits in the hospital.

Select and ensure the proper equipments needed for the hospital.

Prepare duty routine, plan staff leave & distributes salary.

Participate in hospital and inter hospital meetings.

Investigate complaints and take necessary steps.

Plans staff development programs and arrange for in service education.

Inspect hospital kitchen &dietary services of the hospital.

GENERAL AND OFFICE DUTIES

Attends to general correspondence.

Maintenance necessary records concerning the nursing staff, students, confidential reports, health
reports etc.

Submits annual reports of the nursing service department to medical superintendent Inc and nursing
registration council.

Participate in professional community activities.

Maintain coordinal relations with public voluntary workers.

RECORDS AND REGISTERS

Moment register.

I st year GNM clinical register.

II nd year GNM clinical register.

III rd year GNM clinical register.

II nd year K.G. diploma register.

III rd year K.G. diploma register.

Matron office clinical meeting note.

Sunday rounds register.

Doctors part time lecture note.

Faculty attendances register.

Students attendances register (other colleges).

I st pc B.Sc clinical register.

Theory attendances register.

Dispatch note.

Certificate issue note.

Information registers.

Faculties leave register.

Nursing superintendent rounds note book.

MISSION STATEMENT

We work for the patients well being and we promise.

We will give the best treatment at all times to give relief from pain.

We will work enthusiastically and sincerely to save the life because it is precious to every human being.

We will make the patients and their relatives fully satisfied.

We will perform this noble duty with a smile.

We will continuously educate ourselves, our colleagues, our community regarding diseases health and
preventing medicine.

OBJECTIVE TYPE

The programming aim is to grooming the graduates.

Take care of their patients carefully with gentle manner.

Utilize the knowledge of different science subjects in their field as clinical practice.

Apply their nursing skills to people of all age groups with patience.

Demonstrate skills in communication and keep up interpersonal relationships among health team
members.

Be aware of sociological, biological science and different psychological influences and the behavior of
the person.

Demonstrate the ability to teach and take care of the family and community.

Develop and demonstrate the basic skills of ward management and in nursing service apply them as fit
to their area of service.

Render quality care and evaluate their own performance understand and uphold the dignity of the
profession.

Participate in extra-curricular activities at the national level.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF NURSING MANAGER

Regular evaluating and arrangement of personnel in ICU and submit to nursing superintendent.

Check the attendances and see the duty allotment after obtaining approval from immediate head.

Take notes while rounds each patient his / her complaints.

Maintain the rounds nursing care for patients.

Man power shortage if any must be brought to the knowledge of immediate head.

If any emergency surgery required for any patient then do all the required formalities.

Ensure that senior staff nurse accompanies the patient for safe transportation and proper handling of
patient.

Check the equipments every day and ensure their function correctly.

Allot the patient as per the need.

Interaction with consultants and hospital management for effective nursing administration.

Damage and condemned article must brought to the knowledge of responsible person and get
replacement.

Maintain attendance register, stock book, formal register properly and up to date.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF SENIOR NURSE

Responsible for handing over and taking area of patients.

Assign junior staff to each patient according to head.

Supervise the role performed by staff nurse.

Maintain personal hygienic and safe environment in ICU for the patient.

Give comprehensive care including doctor order.

Responsible for clinical teaching.

Maintain proper procedure for admission, transfer and discharge.

Responsible for complete cleanliness of the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF STAFF NURSE

Taking handing over of their patient from senior nurse / nurse manager.

Responsible for personal hygienic of patient (mouth care, sponging, etc.)

Prepare /send and get results of investigation and inform doctors.

Administration of medication right close and time.

Guide and supervise the students nurse accompanies with her.

Informing the procedure of transferring and discharge.

NURSING ASSISTANT:

Nursing Assistant responsibilities include providing basic services to patients throughout the day who
have difficulties with mobility or cognitive skills.

Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to provide various services to assist them with basic
needs and maintain their wellbeing as needed.

Responsibilities

Help patients use the bathroom

Clean and bathe patients or residents

Maintain patients’ hygiene and change bedding

Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds

Serve meals and help patients eat their food

Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar role

Excellent attention to detail

Great written and verbal communication

Ability to carefully read and follow directions

Flexibility in work duties and schedule

Good teamwork skills

Ability to lift and move patients

Good foundation of clinical skills and knowledge

Relevant training and/or certifications as a Nursing Assistant

STUDENT NURSE:

Student Nurse Position Description

Purpose of Description

It is the policy of the Nursing Program at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville to use a “Student Nurse
Position Description” to clarify the essential abilities and function of the student nurse enrolled in this
program. The policy will be used as the basis for the components of the Physical Exam requirements for
applicants to the program and it will be used as the basis for the evaluation of students returning to the
program after absences due to accidents or illnesses.

Purpose of the position:

To prepare a graduate nurse capable of providing entry level professional nursing care to promote,
attain, maintain and restore the health of clients in a variety of health care settings.

Essential Functions of the Positon:

(In the clinical area) hours per week spent in function 8-32 hours, percentage of time 20%-80%.

Provides patient care, consistent with medical plan of care, for one to three patients. Patient care
encompasses the following:

Physical assessment, including but not limited to, listening to heart, lung, and bowel sounds with a
stethoscope, checking incisions, and observing other factors, depending on individual patient.

Receiving and giving verbal reports on each patient at start/end of each clinical experience.

Preparing patients for transport to other hospital departments for testing; preparing patients for
discharge.

Preparing, distributing and administering medications prescribed by physicians.

Charting, either handwritten or via data entered into computer.

Bathing patients and changing beds.

Dressing and feeding patients.

Accepting and orienting new patients to assigned unit.

Providing individual patient education, in accordance with accepted nursing practice and medical plan of
care.

Discharge planning: Assessment of home and caretaker at home, consulting home care resources,
obtaining equipment, consulting dietary, teaching patient about discharge medications, obtaining
physician approval and arranging for any laboratory tests.

Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques in order to facilitate the patient’s optimum level of
wellness.

Administers CPR according to American Heart Association Standards (Basic Life Support for the Health
Care Provider) to patients in cardiac arrest, on an emergency basis. Must be available for this function,
which takes precedence over all others. Unrestricted movement of both upper and lower extremities,
neck, shoulders, back and hips required to perform this function.

Interacts with physician regarding patient’s conditions.

Provides emotional support and patient education to patients and families.

Performs specialized functions, including responding to audible and visual cardiac alarms, wound
packing, and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips.

Coordinates patient care with other hospital departments, including Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physical
Therapy, Dietary and Social Service.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
on assigned units; knows and applies principles of growth and development over the life span when
providing nursing care.

Assesses and interprets age-related patient data and identifies age-specific nursing care requirements
for assigned patients.

Essential functions of the position:

(In the classroom) Hours per week spent in function 9-32 hours, percentage of time 20%-80%.

Records and preserves pertinent lecture material for future reference.

Participates in small and large group discussions.

Answers questions when called upon, presents brief oral reports.

Reviews handout and audio-visual materials.

Completes written examinations within time limitations imposed by faculty.

Prepares handwritten and typewritten reports and utilizes proper spelling and grammar.

Operates computer terminals and appropriate software in learning process.

Working Conditions:

The student nurse is assigned to clinical units at affiliating agencies within a forty-five mile radius of the
University.

Educational Preparation:

Prerequisites for admission to the University as a student nurse include: High School Diploma or GED
and a satisfactory score on the pre-admission nursing examination or SAT. As a student nurse, all
courses must be successfully completed in succession as identified by the curriculum plan.

Physicality of Position

Activities Required to Complete Essential Functions of the Position

Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for majority of time spent in the clinical area (4-6
hours). Standing in one position is required while performing certain aspects of patient care. Walking
occurs on vinyl, tile, linoleum or carpeted floors.

Sitting: Sits while charting or entering data into computer. May also sit while receiving/giving verbal
report at start/end of shift. May also sit during breaks and lunch period. Total sitting is less than two
hours for each eight-hour shift, depending on clinical assignment. May also sit in the classroom from 2-4
hours.

Lifting: Regularly lifts medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, patient charts, weighing up to ten
pounds. Also lifts CPR equipment and other medical equipment weighing up to 44 pounds. Required to
assist in lifting and transferring patients, of varying weights, and is expected to request assistance when
lifting, ambulating and reposition patients. Must be able to support at least 75 pounds to reposition,
transfer and ambulate patients safely.

Carrying: Frequently carries medical supplies and other items weighing up to 44 pounds. Occasionally
carries certain medical equipment, weighing up to fifty pounds.

Pushing/Pulling: Pushing/pulling 71-100 pounds is required when administering patient therapy and
care, as well as when pushing equipment such as oxygen tanks and monitors, and when transporting
patients in wheelchairs, and gurneys. Pushing required at 3.5 pounds of pressure when administering
CPR. Full manual dexterity of both upper extremities required.

Climbing: No significant climbing required; may be required to climb a step stool.

Reaching: Reaching above head required when performing aspects of care such as hanging and adjusting
IV bags.

Squatting/Kneeling Required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient
care such as CPR.

Twisting: Twisting at waist required when bathing patients and performing other procedures.

Repetitive Motion

Hands: Required for typing and general computer use. Required for grasping and fine manipulation, for
patient care, including preparation and administration of injections.

Feet: No repetitive motion of feet is generally required other than for normal walking and standing.
Operation of foot control is required when using sinks, hospitals beds and other specialized equipment.

Driving Required: Student nurses are responsible for their own transportation to and from affiliating
clinical agencies. This may require driving or securing alternate means of transportation.

Sensory Abilities

Speaking: Must be able to clearly speak English to communicate, assess and educate patients. Must also
be able to communicate verbally with physicians and other professions involved in patient care.

Hearing: Must have normal hearing (aid permitted) in order to perform physical assessments, including
listening with a stethoscope for bowel sounds, heart and lung sounds. Must also be able to hear to
detect subtle yet critical information regarding patient condition including alarms and to communicate
with physicians and other professionals involved with patient care. Normal hearing required for
discussion with others by telephone.

Visual Acuity: Required within normal limits for monitoring equipment, reading medical data, preparing
and administering medications and injections, performing physical assessments of patients including
subtle changes in color.

Depth Perception: Required for fine task such as administering injections, sterile catheter insertions
(urinary, IV), Nasogastric tube insertions.

Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to assess patients through palpation with fingers and hand; must be able
to distinguish warm/cold and be able to feel vibrations.

Smell: Must have normal sense of smell to detect odors indicating unsafe conditions or changing patient
status.
Temperament Required to Complete Essential Functions of the Job

The student must exercise good judgment based on patients’ test results, instructor input and nursing
assessment in order to provide appropriate nursing care.

The student nurse must maintain a professional demeanor and remain visibly calm under a variety of
life-threatening and emergency situations. Emotional stability is required when performing under stress.

The student nurse must work closely with others; interact with patients in a caring, professional manner
to provide emotional support and education.

The student nurse learns under variable and constantly changing situations and must be flexible in
responding to emergencies and be able to prioritize tasks.

A student nurse may not pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of patients
and/or others in the clinical area. A student nurse may not impede the healing process of a patient.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aides

Students must have the ability to use various medical equipment, supplies, medications, charts,
computer terminals and other aides, in performance of duties.

Students must have the ability to use various classroom instruments such as pens, pencils, chalk,
markers, staplers, computers, etc.

Classification

This position falls within the Medium-Duty category, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Environmental Requirements

The student nurse must be able to function in a variety of environmental conditions which include:
biohazards, infectious diseases, electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment, working with
hands in water and working with or near the deceased