United States
Sector
Keyword
Medical Caretaker
Medical Attendant
Healthcare Assistant
Minimum ?B.Sc. (Nursing)
Minimum 6 months of internship required
The tasks a
Nurse, Generalis expected to perform include:
Providing bedside care in cases of illness
Assisting Physician in examination and operation of patient and performing other nursing tasks
Maintaining record ofpatients?treatment, temperature, respiration, pulse rate, nourishment, progress, etc.
Administering medicines and injections, as prescribed
Dressing wounds andrenderingfirst aid
Observing and reporting to Physician or Surgeonabout themental, physical and emotional condition of patients
Preparing patients for examination or operation and helping to maintain healthy and hygienic environment for patients
Taking preventive measures to check spread of communicable diseases in the ward
Skilled in using injections and providing medicine to patients
Knowledge of hygiene measures to be maintained around a patient
Skilled in providing first?aid
Basic knowledge of equipment related tocardiological, pulmonary, neurological, etc.treatment
Ability to handle critical and emergency situations
Proficientfollowinginstructions given by the
Doctor/physician
Knowledge of patient profiling i.e. taking vital parameters
Skilled in assisting
Doctors/Consultantsin routine patient consultations and any related procedure
Proficient in counselling patients
Knowledge of handling and assisting in ECG, TMT assessment
Skilled in drawing blood samples in absence of
Phlebotomists
Efficient in supporting end to end clinical operations like attending patients, MIS reports, handling telephone calls for patients andprovidingsupport to other staff members
Proficient in observing, assessing and recording symptoms, reactions and progress of patients
Not applicable
Analytical
Patient
Good communication skills
Focused
Dedicated
Hardworking
Compassionate
Adaptable
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL)
This job is not considered hazardous/dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of
For freshers - INR10,000 to INR 20,000 per monthFor candidates with 4 5 years of experience INR30,000 to INR40,000 (These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Healthcare Sector in India
According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players.The Indian Healthcare sector grew from$45 billionin 2008 to$81 billionin 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors with an estimated revenue of around $ 30 billion constituting 5% of GDP.
With increasing healthcare awareness among the masses and general development of medical services the scope for nursing professionals in this field is widening at a fast rate. This career is growing in India as well as abroad. The employment opportunities for Nurse, General are on a rise in both, government and private sector. Also, a qualified Nurse can take up private independent assignments of healthcare for persons who need their services during the time of recovery after any ailment.
Hospitals/clinics
Dispensaries
Self-employed
Cities and towns across India
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
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