Icu staff nurse

Job Title: ICU Staff Nurse

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: ICU Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse
Location: Mahabubnagar
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The ICU Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, operating life support equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to critically ill patients based on nursing standards and hospital policies.
• Continuously monitor patients' conditions and respond to changes promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and life support interventions.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, infusion pumps, and other advanced medical equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement patient care plans.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and ongoing care requirements.
• Ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Participate in code blue and emergency response situations.
• Support patients and families emotionally during critical care situations.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State/Country].
• BLS, ACLS, and (optional) CCRN certification required or obtained within a specified time frame after hire.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience in an acute care or ICU setting preferred.
• New graduates may be considered with strong clinical rotations in critical care.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and familiarity with ICU monitoring equipment.

Working Conditions:

• 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends/holidays as needed).
• Exposure to infectious diseases and emergency situations.
• Requires prolonged standing, lifting, and physical effort.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person