Duties and Responsibilities of Nurses and Nursing Superintendants

How to Understand the Distinctions Between Nurses and Nursing Superintendents

Duties of Nurses

In short: A nurse’s duty is to care, comfort, cure, educate, and advocate for patients while ensuring their safety and dignity.

Here are the main duties of nurses in simple points:

1. Patient Care

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and skilled care.

  • Assist patients in daily activities (feeding, bathing, mobility).

  • Relieve suffering and promote comfort.

2. Monitoring & Assessment

  • Observe and record patients’ vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, etc.).

  • Recognize early signs of complications.

  • Report changes to doctors promptly.

3. Medication & Treatment

4. Health Education

  • Teach patients and families about health, hygiene, diet, and medication use.

  • Educate communities on disease prevention.

5. Advocacy & Ethics

  • Protect patients’ rights and dignity.

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Act in the best interest of patients.

6. Teamwork & Documentation

  • Work with doctors and other healthcare staff.

  • Maintain accurate patient records and reports.

In short: A nurse’s duty is to care, comfort, cure, educate, and advocate for patients while ensuring their safety and dignity.

Duties of a Nursing Superintendent

A Nursing Superintendent is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all nursing services to maintain quality patient care, discipline, and efficiency in the hospital.

Here’s a clear list of the Duties of a Nursing Superintendent

Administrative Duties

  • Supervise all nursing services in the hospital.

  • Prepare duty rosters and assign nurses to various wards/units.

  • Maintain discipline, punctuality, and order among nursing staff.

  • Ensure adequate staffing and adjust duties during emergencies.

  • Organize staff meetings and communicate hospital policies.

Patient Care Duties

  • Ensure high standards of nursing care across all departments.

  • Check that patients are nursed with safety, dignity, and compassion.

  • Supervise implementation of doctors’ instructions.

  • Inspect wards regularly to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and comfort.

Staff Management & Training

Coordination Duties

  • Act as a link between the nursing staff and hospital administration/medical superintendent.

  • Coordinate with doctors, technicians, and other healthcare workers.

  • Participate in hospital planning and quality improvement programs.

Record & Supply Duties

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