Icu Incharge

Job Summary

The ICU Nursing In-Charge is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit. This role ensures high-quality patient care, staff efficiency, adherence to clinical protocols, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients
  
• Monitor patient conditions, clinical outcomes, and ICU indicators
  
• Assist physicians during critical procedures and emergencies
  
• Ensure proper use and functioning of ICU equipment (ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, etc.)
  
• Maintain infection control practices and patient safety standards
  

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise ICU nursing staff and support staff on each shift
  
• Prepare duty rosters, leave planning, and staff allocation
  
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix at all times
  
• Conduct regular audits of nursing documentation and clinical practices
  
• Participate in policy formulation, quality improvement, and accreditation activities
  

Staff Management & Training

• Orient and mentor newly joined ICU nurses
  
• Conduct regular training, competency assessments, and skill updates
  
• Provide performance feedback and participate in staff appraisals
  
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and professional conduct
  

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a liaison between doctors, nursing staff, administration, and other departments
  
• Communicate patient care plans effectively to staff and families
  
• Handle patient and family concerns professionally
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation
  
• Maintain ICU records, logs, and reports
  
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards
  
• Participate in incident reporting and root cause analysis
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Nursing (BSc Nursing / GNM)
  
• Valid Nursing Council Registration
  
• Certification in Critical Care Nursing (preferred)
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  
• Excellent clinical knowledge of critical care nursing
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage emergencies
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Knowledge of ICU protocols, infection control, and quality standards
  
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with hospital information systems