Job Description

The CTVS Staff Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries. The role includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, continuous monitoring in ICU settings, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols for critically ill patients.

1. Pre-Operative Care

Assess and prepare patients scheduled for CTVS procedures. Verify consent forms, investigations, and pre-op checklist. Educate patient and family about surgical procedures and recovery expectations.

2. Intra-Operative Support

Assist the surgical team during cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries as required. Ensure availability and sterility of instruments, equipment, and consumables. Maintain strict aseptic precautions.

3. Post-Operative ICU Care

Receive and stabilize post-operative CTVS patients in ICU. Monitor vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, ventilator settings, drains, and chest tubes. Manage central lines, arterial lines, pacing wires, IV infusions, and inotropes. Provide wound care and monitor for signs of infection or complications. Administer medications as per protocols and physician orders.

4. Qualifications & Requirements

GNM / B.Sc Nursing. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in CTVS / Cardiac ICU preferred. Strong clinical skills in managing critical cardiac patients. Knowledge of ventilators, invasive monitoring, and cardiac medications. Ability to work in high-pressure, emergency environments.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person