Job Description

Job Summary:

The ICU In-Charge Nurse is responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and management of the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves leading the ICU nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care, implementing nursing protocols, and maintaining compliance with hospital and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Clinical Supervision

Oversee daily operations and nursing care delivery within the ICU. Ensure adherence to critical care protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety guidelines. Provide hands-on nursing care in complex or emergency situations.
2.

Team Management

Supervise and support ICU nursing staff, including staff allocation, shift management, and daily assignments. Monitor staff performance, maintain discipline, and coordinate training needs. Facilitate ongoing clinical skill development and mentorship for junior staff.
3.

Patient Care Coordination

Coordinate with ICU consultants, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care. Ensure timely documentation of patient care activities and handovers. Monitor critically ill patients and ensure appropriate nursing interventions are carried out.
4.

Administrative Duties

Maintain ICU inventory, including critical care medications, disposables, and equipment. Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and infection control rounds. Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of ICU equipment (ventilators, monitors, etc.).
5.

Compliance and Quality

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, statutory regulations, and accreditation requirements (e.g., NABH). Report and document any incidents, near misses, or adverse events as per protocol. Maintain accurate patient records, nurse reports, and unit logs.

Educational Qualifications:

Required:

GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.

Preferred:

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Critical Care Nursing certification.

Licensure & Registration:

Must be registered with the

State Nursing Council

(Valid Registration Number Required).

Experience Required:

Minimum 5 years

of total nursing experience, with at least

2 years in an ICU setting

. Previous experience in a

leadership or supervisory role

(e.g., ICU Team Leader or Assistant in Charge) preferred. Experience working in a

multi-specialty hospital

or NABH-accredited institution is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills. Effective team leadership and conflict resolution abilities. Proficiency in using ICU equipment (ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of infection control, biomedical waste management, and ICU protocols.

Working Conditions:

Must be available for

rotational shifts

, including night duties and emergencies. Physically demanding role involving long hours, critical decision-making, and emotional resilience. Exposure to infectious diseases and high-risk situations is inherent to the ICU environment.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹29,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person