Job Description

1. Clinical Assessment & Continuous Monitoring

Because ICU patients are unstable, the nurse must detect the smallest changes in their condition immediately.

Monitoring heart rate, SPO2, blood pressure, and temperature (often every 15-60 minutes). Maintaining a strict "Intake and Output" chart to monitor kidney function and hydration.

2. Technical & Life-Support Management

ICU nurses operate complex machinery that acts as the patient's life support.

Monitoring settings and ensuring the patient is breathing in sync with the machine. Managing invasive lines like Arterial lines (for blood pressure) or Central Venous Catheters. Assisting with continuous renal replacement therapy if the patient's kidneys fail.

3. Advanced Medication & Intervention

Titrating (adjusting) powerful medications like Noradrenaline or Dopamine to keep blood pressure stable. Managing "drug holidays" and ensuring the patient is comfortable while on a ventilator. Leading or assisting in

CPR

and defibrillation during cardiac arrests.

4. Patient Hygiene & Comfort

Critically ill patients cannot care for themselves. The nurse is responsible for:

Turning and positioning the patient every 2 hours. Maintaining extreme cleanliness to prevent

VAP

(Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia) or

UTIs

.

5. Family Coordination & Advocacy

Translating "doctor-speak" into simple terms for stressed family members. Providing compassionate care and support if a patient is transitioning to palliative care.
Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

ICU NUSRE: 3 years (Required)
Language:

Kannada (Required)
Location:

Bagalkot, Karnataka (Required)
Work Location: In person