ICU Nurse

· Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted.

· Check the communication book for any new instructions during every shift.

· Check the census of the department.

· Enquire and know about the following:

· New admissions.

· Transfers.

· Surgery and investigation list.

· Discharges.

· Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol.

· Greet all patients as well as assess the patients and the unit.

· Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.

· Send patients for surgeries / investigations as per the schedule.

· Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.

· Ensure that water and diet is provided for all patients as per the diet orders.

· Accompany the Consultants for clinical rounds and carry out their written orders.

· Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift.

· Post all IP issues and bedside procedures.

· Complete all relevant documents.

· Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc.

· Endorse the patients to the next shift staff.

· Inform any special events during the shift to the Nursing Superintendent.

· Prepare a brief report on the progress of the patient on the HIS and forward a copy to the Nursing Superintendent.

· Ensure that the hygienic needs of patients are met and the unit is tidy at all times.

· Check medicines for the entire day.

· Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the admission discharge register.

· Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures.

· Check and receive all investigation reports done during the day.

· Send intimation to the concerned departments.

Additional Responsibilities during Night Shift:

· Prepare the dressing trolley, trays to be sent to the CSSD. Trays should be washed and dried thoroughly. Articles should be cleaned and replaced.

· Check all the case papers. Arrange the papers in order. Attach new forms as required.

· Ensure that the consent for surgery / procedure is obtained and the necessary preparations for the surgery / procedure has been done.

· Keep the folders ready for surgeries.

· Ensure all the procedures performed throughout the day are entered in the bedside procedures.

· Update the census daily.

· Check the expiry dates of the medicines and send the medicines nearing expiry to the pharmacy.

· Check and record the weights of all ambulatory patients.

· Ensure that the technician has collected all the blood investigations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person