Staff Nurse - 02 (Critical Care & ICU)

Job Description (JD) – Staff Nurse (Critical Care & ICU)Designation

Staff Nurse – ICU / Critical Care

Department

Critical Care & Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

1. Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide 24×7 comprehensive nursing care to critically ill ICU patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, neurological status, and oxygen saturation.
• Care and monitoring of patients on ventilators, BiPAP, HFNC, and oxygen therapy.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products as per doctor’s orders.
• Perform and assist in:
• IV cannulation
• Suctioning (ET/Tracheostomy)
• Catheter care
• Wound & pressure sore prevention
• Ensure accurate intake–output charting and fluid balance.

2. Emergency & Life Support

• Identify early signs of patient deterioration and inform duty doctor/consultant immediately.
• Assist in CPR, Code Blue, intubation, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain readiness of crash cart, emergency drugs, and equipment.
• Follow ACLS/BLS protocols during emergencies.

3. Infection Control & Patient Safety

• Follow strict infection control practices including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Prevent HAIs (VAP, CAUTI, CLABSI) through adherence to ICU bundles.
• Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation as per hospital policy.
• Maintain patient safety measures (fall prevention, pressure sore prevention).

4. Documentation & NABH Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing notes and ICU charts.
• Ensure completion of:
• Medication records
• Nursing care plans
• Consent verification
• Incident reporting
• Comply with NABH standards, hospital SOPs, and legal requirements.

5. Equipment & Asset Management

• Operate and monitor ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, syringe pumps safely.
• Ensure proper functioning and cleaning of ICU equipment.
• Report equipment malfunction immediately.

6. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with doctors, RMOs, respiratory therapists, lab, and radiology.
• Communicate patient condition to seniors clearly and promptly.
• Provide emotional support and basic guidance to patient attendants within hospital policy.
• Ensure proper shift handover and continuity of care.

7. Training & Professional Development

• Participate in ICU training programs, mock drills, CPR training, and CME.
• Guide and support junior nurses and trainees.
• Maintain valid Nursing Council registration and certifications.

8. Administrative & Ethical Responsibilities

• Follow duty roster, punctuality, discipline, and hospital rules.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical nursing practice.
• Assist during disasters, epidemics, and mass casualty situations.

Qualifications & Experience

• GNM / B.Sc Nursing
• Registered with State Nursing Council
• ICU experience preferred
• BLS / ACLS certification desirable

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality of patient care
• Emergency response efficiency
• Documentation accuracy
• Infection control compliance
• NABH audit performance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹55,449.58 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person