Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

Designation: Staff Nurse

Location: VG Hospital, Coimbatore (Mettupalayam road, Thudiyalur)

Education: B.sc Nursing/ GNM/Dip or B.sc Accident & Emergency Care Technician/Dip or B.sc Critical Care Technology

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience is required

freshers also can apply

Job responsibilities:

Clinical Care & Assessment

• Perform rapid triage and prioritize patients based on acuity
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments (vital signs, pain level, mental status)
• Identify life-threatening conditions and initiate emergency interventions
• Monitor patients continuously and recognize changes in condition

Emergency Interventions

• Administer medications safely (IV, IM, oral, emergency drugs)
• Start and maintain IV lines, fluids, and blood transfusions
• Assist with emergency procedures (intubation, CPR, wound suturing, chest tube insertion)
• Perform wound care, splinting, catheterization, and other bedside procedures
• Operate and monitor emergency equipment (defibrillators, monitors, ventilators)

Patient Safety & Infection Control

• Maintain strict infection prevention and control practices
• Ensure accurate patient identification and medication safety
• Follow emergency protocols and hospital policies
• Advocate for patient safety and comfort in high-stress situations

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Communicate effectively with physicians, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide clear handovers during shift changes or patient transfers
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, or transfers to other units

Patient & Family Support

• Educate patients and families about procedures, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives during emergencies or trauma
• Assist with crisis intervention and end-of-life care when needed

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with doctors, technicians, and support staff in fast-paced environments
• Participate in trauma calls, disaster responses, and code situations
• Support junior staff, students, or new team members

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain licensure and attend mandatory trainings (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Uphold ethical standards and patient confidentiality
• Manage workload efficiently in high-pressure situations

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person