Incharge - NICU

Incharge

Key Responsibilities

• Unit Management:

  Oversee the day-to-day operations of the NICU, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.

• Clinical Standards:

  Uphold and enforce all

  Nursing clinical standards

  , policies, and procedures.

• Patient Care:

  Ensure all patient needs are met with a focus on comfort and safety. This includes completing the

  Nursing Assessment Guide

  within 15-30 minutes of admission and implementing safety measures for vulnerable patients.

• Team Leadership:

  Efficiently deploy and manage nursing staff based on the

  Patient-Nurse ratio

  , escalating any shortages as needed.

• Emergency Response:

  Demonstrate the capability for

  quick and accurate decision-making

  during emergencies.

• Documentation:

  Maintain meticulous medical and nursing records as per protocol.

• Medication Management:

  Strictly adhere to the

  Drug Administration Policy

  . This involves monitoring pharmacy indents, ensuring medication safety, and confirming that the administration of dangerous medicines is

  counter-checked by a second nurse

  .

• Infection Control:

  Monitor and ensure strict adherence to

  infection control

  protocols for personnel, patients, and the environment. This includes educating parents on proper hand-washing and attire change.

• Equipment & Inventory:

  Ensure all medical equipment is serviceable and that drugs and consumables are managed efficiently to

  prevent wastage

  .

• Interdepartmental Coordination:

  Work with doctors on daily rounds, procedures, and investigations. Be a mandatory presence during daily

  Neonatologist counseling of parents

  .

• Patient & Visitor Policy:

  Ensure patient rights are upheld and that the visitor policy is implemented effectively, including briefing visitors on safety and infection control requirements.

• Waste Management:

  Oversee waste segregation and disposal in accordance with established policies.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing is required.
• Valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Clinical Expertise:

  In-depth knowledge of

  neonatal care

  and intensive care nursing practices.

• Leadership:

  Proven ability to lead a team, deploy manpower effectively, and maintain discipline and decorum.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous approach to documentation, medication management, and protocol adherence.

• Communication:

  Excellent communication skills to interact with nursing staff, doctors, parents, and other departments.

• Emergency Management:

  The ability to make swift and accurate decisions during medical emergencies.

• Empathy:

  A caring and compassionate attitude towards neonates and their families.