DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VARIOUS CATEGORY OF NURSING PERSONNEL

INTRODUCTION

VARIOUS CATEGORY OF NURSING PERSONNEL

A. Staff NurseB. Nursing Superintendent Grade IIC. Nursing Superintendent Grade ID. Nursing Tutor and Clinical InstructorsE. Principal, School of Nursing/College of NursingF. Lecturer, College of NursingG. Professor, College of NursingH. Joint Director of Nursing/Deputy Director of I. Nursing/Assistant Director of NursingJ. Public Health Nurse-District Family Welfare Bureau.

STAFF NURSE

Educational Qualifications General : pre university course Profession : 3 years General Nursing/9 months/6 months

Midwifery/Certificate, recognized by Indian Nursing Council. Registration : Registered with the Karnataka State Nursing Council/Indian Nursing Council (INC)

Job Summary Staff Nurse is a first level professional nurse who provides direct patient care to one patient or group of patients assigned to her/ him during duty shift.

Standard Norms (Nurse – Patient Ratio)General Wards

◦1:3 (Hospital attached with school or college of nursing)◦1:5

ICU, CCU and other specialty 1:1 for 24 hours. Labour room 4 in each shift. Operation Theater 3 for 24 hours Outpatient Department 1 in each clinic room of the OPD Casualty and emergency 1:1 in each shift Pediatric unit 1:2 beds

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect Patient CareCarry out the procedures of admission and discharge of the patient.Makes beds of serious patientsMaintains personal hygiene of the patient.Attends to the nutritional needs of the patient.Maintains clean and safe environment for the patient.Implements and maintains ward policies and routines.Performs various technical task related to nursing care. Administration of medication, i.e tablets, injectionsAssisting doctors in various medical and surgical diagnostic proceduresPerforming simple diagnostic procedures

Ward/Unit ManagementHelps the ward in charge to carry out her/his work or act as

ward in charge during their absence.Maintains general cleanliness of the wardWrites the diet register and supervises the distribution of dietMaintains all the records pertaining to ward/unit.

◦Maintains case papers, investigation reports, etc.◦Maintains vital signs charts, intake output charts and other

special charts, if necessary. Operation Theater Management Management of Labour Room Management of Postoperative/ICU/Burns Units Psychiatric Unit Educational Function

SENIOR STAFF NURSEEducational Qualifications As prescribed for staff nurse Experience : experience as staff nurse not less than 5 years Standard Norms At least one senior staff nurse for the five staff nurses(1:5).Job Summary Senior staff nurse is a first level nursing supervisor who is accountable for nursing care management of a ward or a unit assigned to her/him.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient CareSupervision and AdministrationEstablishes and reinforces standards prescribed in the proceduresAssists in making ward requirementMakes duty and works assignment.Identifying and procurement of ward supplies and equipments and keep recordsEducational Function

Nursing Superintendent Grade II

Educational Qualifications Educational qualification as prescribe for staff nurses Experience: as prescribe for senior staff Standard Norms At least one nursing superintendent Grade II for three senior staff nurses (1:3).Job Summary She/ he is responsible for developing and supervising nursing services of a department or a floor consisting of two or more wards or units managed by the senior staff nurses

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient care/unit managementOrganizes and plans nursing care activities Plans staffing pattern and the other necessary requirements Makes rotation plan for the nursing staff Looks into general comforts of the patient and his/her relativesMake regular rounds of her/his department

Educational function Arranges classes and clinical teaching of nursing students in the departmentsImplements the ward teaching program and clinical experience of the students Does counseling and guidance of staff and students.Arranges and conducts staff development programs of her/his department

Nursing Superintendent Grade I

Educational QualificationsAs prescribed for staff nurse. Experience: Should have experience as nursing

superintendent Grade II.Standard NormsThere should be one nursing superintendent Grade I for

200 bedded hospital, one nursing superintendent Grade I for 2 t0 4 nursing superintendent Grade II.

Job SummaryNursing superintendent is responsible to the medical

superintendent, in a hospital having 200 or above bed strength. She is accountable for the safe and efficient running of the various nursing departments in the hospital.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESNursing ServicesParticipates in the formulation of the philosophy of the hospitalDetermines goals, aims, objectives and policiesImplements hospital policies and rulesDecides and recommends personnel and materials requirementInterviews and recruits nursing staff.Assists in students selectionEnsures the safe and efficient care rendered in the various

nursing departments of the hospital. Makes regular visits in hospitals and wards.Office Duties Submits annual reports of the nursing service .Maintains necessary records concerning the nursing staff,

students, confidential reports and health records, etc.

Nursing Tutor and Clinical Instructors

Educational Qualifications and ExperienceGeneral: As prescribed for staff nurse.Professional : B.Sc. Nursing (Postgraduate) or M.Sc. Nursing

Registration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing Council.

Experience: Should have experience as staff nurse not less than 5 years.Job Summary She/he is teacher in nursing school, and responsible for planning and implementation of teaching program and assists in administration of school of nursing.Standard NormsAs per Indian Nursing Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAcademic FunctionResponsible for planning and implementation of teaching program.Teaching subjects in the curriculum.Overall supervision of clinical teaching program of subjects in hospitalMaintains class room equipments, supplies and teaching aids.

Administration and EvaluationAssisting in the administration of the school of nursing.Supervision of student health, welfare and security.Assisting the selections of students and administration.Supervision of living condition of students in the hostel.Assist in teaching of other categories of personnel in hospitalAssisting in the library work.Assisting in maintaining school records

Principal, School of Nursing Educational qualifications and ExperienceGeneral: As prescribed for staff Nurse.Professional: Master degree in Nursing recognized by Indian Nursing Council.0r BSc Nursing (Post –Certificate)Registration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing Council.Experience: Should have teaching experience in school of nursing not less than 5 yearsJob SummaryPrincipal the administrative head of the general nursing school will be responsible to the Medical Superintendent or District Surgeon of the hospital. As the head of the school she/he will be responsible for the smooth implementation of the INC syllabus and school administration.Standard NormsAs per Indian Nursing Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AdministrativeAdvertizing and calling for candidates for nursing program. preparing merit list and calling them for interview.Conducting interview through the set up committee and selecting candidates and informing them.Planning for orientation program for new students and staff.Distributing teaching work load and departments to each tutor along with teaching materials connected with that e.g. nursing arts, anatomy, psychology, etc.

Carrying out correspondence with other departments, agencies

Maintaining students records, admission, register, results, registers master roll call for staff, teachers and student, etc.

Countersigning records of each department, library and hostel after annual verification by the concerned in charge of the department and the warden in case of the hostel.

Seeing to the supply of audio-visual aids, teaching materials as requested by the concerned department in charge.

EducationalArranging for the theory and practical work for each group.Contacting agencies, institutions, for arranging field visits,

clinical experience etc

Initiating changes in curriculum keeping within the guidelines of the syllabus.

Cooperating with the State Council/Board to conduct examinations

Guiding students in filling examination forms, registration fees, and seeing that they are submitted to the council in time.

Taking classes in her/his subjects.Preparing and displaying weekly/monthly class,

schedule clinical experience of relation plan etc, in consultation with tutors.

Principal, College of Nursing

Educational Qualification and Experience

General: As prescribed for staff Nurse. Professional M.Sc, Nursing Or Ph.D, in nursingRegistration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing Council/INC.Experience: Teaching experience in college not less than 5 years.

Job Summary

Principal, College of Nursing is the administrative head of the College of Nursing, will be directly responsible to the Director of the Medical Education/Director of Health and Family Welfare services and responsible for implementation and revision of curriculum for various courses, and research activities of the college of Nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdministrationPlanningDevelops philosophy and objectives for educational program.Identifies the present needs related to educational program.Investigates, evaluates and secures resourcesOrganizing•Determines the number of position and scope and responsibility of each faculty and staff.•Analyses the job to be done in terms of needs of education program.•Prepares the job description, indicate line of authority, responsibility in the relationship and channels of communication by means of organizational chart and other methods.•Considers preparation, ability and interest personally in equating responsibility.

Directing Recommends appointment and promotion based on qualification and

experience of the Individual staff, scope of job and total staff composition.

Subscribes and encourages developmental aspects with reference to welfare of staff and students.

Directs activities of staff working under. Provides adequate orientation of staff members. Guides and encourages staff members in their job activities. Consistently makes administrative decision based on established

policies.Coordinating Coordinates activities relating to the programs such as regular

meetings, time schedule, maintaining effective communication, etc. Initiates ways of cooperation.

ControllingProvides for continuous follow up and revision of education

program.Maintains recognition of the educational program by accrediting

bodies. University, KNC, INC, etc.Maintains a comprehensive system of records.GuidingProvides for systematic guidance program for staff members and

students.Encourages studies, research and writing for publication.Instruction (Teaching)Plans for participating in educational programs for further

development.Recognizes the needs for continuing education for self and staff

provides stimulation of opportunities for such development.

Lecturer, College of Nursing

Educational Qualifications and experienceGeneral: As prescribed for staff nurse.Professional: M.Sc, nursing/equivalent degree recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.Registration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing CouncilExperience: Should have experience as staff nurse not less than 5 years in government hospitals

Job Summary• He/She works under the direction of the department head and assists him in administration, instruction and guidance activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInstructionIdentifies the needs of the learners in terms of the program by utilizing the records of previous experience, personal interviews, tests and observation.Assists the learners in identifying their needs.Participates in formulation and implementation of the philosophies and objectives of the post.Selects and organizes learning experiences which are in accordance with these objectives.Participates in evaluation of the curriculum.

ResearchAssist in initiating and participating in studies for the improvement of educational program.Identifies the problems in which research is indicated or potentially desirable.Make data available concerning learners and concerning methods of teaching and evaluation.

Professor, College of Nursing

Educational Qualifications and ExperienceGeneral: As prescribed for Staff Nurse.Professional: M.Sc, Nursing Or PhD in nursing with any specialty or other equivalent doctoral degree in nursing through convocation.Registration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing Council/INC.Experience: Should have teaching experience in the College of Nursing not less than 5 yearsJob SummaryThe Professor is overall in charge of the department and thereby responsible for administration teaching activity and guidance of that particular department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AdministrationParticipating in determination of educational purposes and policies.Contributes to the development and implementation of the philosophy and purposes of the educational program.Utilizes opportunities through group action to initiate improvement of the educational programmeInstructionAssists the learners in identifying their needs.Identifies the needs of the learners in terms of objectives of the program and utilizing records of previous experience, personal interviews, tests and observations.Participates in evaluation of the curriculum.Develops plan for learning experience..

Recording and Reporting Maintains and uses adequate and accurate records. Prepares and channels clear and concise reports. Shares information about learner’s needs and achievements with other

concernedInvestigative Way to improving Teaching Measures effectiveness of instruction Increases knowledge and skill in own curriculum area. Analyzes and evaluates resources material.Counseling Helps the learner to grow in self – understanding. Promotes continuous growth and development towards maturity. Continues to develop competence in problem solving processGuidance Cooperating in guidance program. Shares in planning, developing and using guidance programme. Gives guidance within own field of competence

Joint Director of Nursing/Deputy Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing

Educational Qualifications and ExperienceGeneral: As prescribed for Staff Nurse.Professional: M.Sc, Nursing or equivalent Master Degree in Nursing recognized by any University.Registration: Registered with Karnataka State Nursing CouncilExperience: Should have about 10 years experience in nursing service: of which 5 years in administration and education

Job SummarySenior Assistant: Director of Nursing is at present rate, head of the nursing service under Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, directly responsible to both the Director of Health and Family Welfare Services and the Director of Medical Educational as well.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

She/he is responsible mainly to see that the nursing services in the State run smoothly regarding:1 Leave2. Transfer of:Nursing PersonnelStudent nurses from one school to anotherPromotion and postingsAppointments in consultation with superintendent of nursing services.Review of confidential reports.Correspondence with government and non Governmental institutions.Educational programs.Proposal to governmentInspections.Representing nursing interest on health committees.

Public Health Nurse-District Family Welfare Bureau

Essential Qualification•B.Sc degree in nursing from any University or institute or certificate in

Public Health Nursing from any recognized institution.Professional Qualification •Experience of working with rural communities.

Pay ScalesThe pay scale should be the same as prescribed by the State Government for similar categories of personnel under themMembershipThe Public Health Nurse will be a member of the District Health Welfare Team in the District Health Organization and will enjoy the status equivalent to that of the District Mass Education and information Officer.

Job Descriptiona. Working RelationshipThe public health nurse will assist the District Medical

Officer/District Family Welfare Officer in planning, implementing and evaluating Material and Child Health Program undertaken in the district. She will receive technical guidance from him and under the administrative control.

b. Duties and FunctionsTo help in developing school health program in the district.To promote health and nutrition education activities through

the lady health visitorsTo help in developing school health program in the district.To help in organization of maternal and child health program

To ensure regular supply of equipment, records, registers drugs, vaccines,

To ensure the maintenance of prescribed recordsTo give technical guidance, supervision and support to the

ANM, female multipurpose workersTo review the periodical progress reports on MCH work done

by the ANMs, female, multipurpose workers, etc