NICU staff nurse

Job Description

Job Description: A NICU staff nurse cares for newborns who require intensive medical attention, typically due to premature birth, low birth weight, congenital conditions, or complications during delivery. 2. Key Responsibilities: Monitor vital signs of premature and critically ill newborns. Administer medications and intravenous therapy. Assist with specialized treatments (e.g., ventilators, incubators). Support feeding (tube feeding or breastfeeding assistance). Educate and emotionally support families. Maintain detailed records of the infant’s condition. Work with neonatologists and other NICU team members. 3. Required Qualifications: Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s Degree (ADN) accepted in some areas. Licensure : RN license (Registered Nurse). Certifications : Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in some settings 4. Skills Needed: Excellent clinical and observational skills Emotional resilience and compassion Attention to detail Ability to work in high-stress situations Team collaboration 5. Work Environment: Hospitals with NICU departments (Level I–IV) Shifts often include nights, weekends, and holidays Physically and emotionally demanding 6. Career Outlook: Strong demand due to high need for neonatal care Opportunities for advancement (e.g., NICU Charge Nurse, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner) Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to ₹32,000.00 per month Language: Hindi (Preferred) Work Location: In person