STAFF NURSE- Emergency/ICU

Staff Nurses

Patient Care

• Receive and assess patients promptly, identifying urgent needs.
  
• Provide basic and advanced nursing care as per the patient's condition.
  
• Monitor

  vital signs

  (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature, oxygen saturation) regularly.
• Maintain patient hygiene, comfort, and positioning.
  
• Administer oxygen therapy and other supportive measures when required.
  

2. Medication and Treatment

• Administer medications as per physicians orders, ensuring the

  five rights

  (right patient, drug, dose, route, time).
• Prepare and assist in emergency procedures (e.g., resuscitation, intubation, IV line insertion).
  
• Monitor for side effects or reactions to drugs and treatments.
  
• Maintain infusion lines, catheters and drains properly.
  

3. Monitoring and Documentation

• Continuously monitor patients clinical status and promptly report any changes to the physician.
  
• Document all care, medications, and procedures accurately in patient records.
  
• Maintain charts for fluid intake/output, vital signs, and observations.
  
• Keep track of equipment usage and availability.
  

4. Emergency Preparedness

• Be ready to respond to

  Code Blue

  or other medical emergencies.
• Operate and maintain emergency equipment (defibrillator, suction machine, ventilator, monitors).
  
• Follow protocols for trauma, cardiac arrest, shock, respiratory distress, or obstetric emergencies.
  

5. Infection Control & Safety

• Follow universal precautions to prevent cross-infection.
  
• Use PPE appropriately and dispose of biomedical waste as per guidelines.
  
• Maintain sterile fields during invasive procedures.
  
• Ensure safety of patient, staff, and self at all times.
  

6. Patient & Family Support

• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives during critical situations.
  
• Explain procedures and care plans in understandable terms.
  
• Encourage family participation in patient care where appropriate.
  

7. Coordination & Teamwork

• Work closely with doctors, technicians, and other nurses to ensure smooth workflow.
  
• Assist during procedures, deliveries, surgeries, and resuscitation.
  
• Ensure proper handover at shift change, giving complete patient updates.
  

8. Equipment Handling

• Check functionality of ICU/ER equipment before use.
  
• Maintain adequate stock of emergency drugs, IV fluids, and disposables.
  
• Report and arrange repair for faulty equipment.
  

9. Ethical & Legal Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  
• Obtain informed consent before procedures where required.
  
• Adhere to hospital policies and nursing ethics.