Job Description

Designation: ICU Staff Nurse


Qualification: GNM/BSc Nursing


Department: Nursing


Work Experience: 2+ Years





Total Opening: 4


Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

POSITION GUIDELINES

DOCUMENT- JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPARTMENT : NURSING-ICU

POSITION : STAFF NURSE

REPORTING TO : Intensivist/ Anesthetist

QUALIFICATION : Diploma/B.Sc Nursing with minimum 2 years of experience in ICU/HDU

EXPERIENCE : Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU/HDU, shall be good in handling emergency medical equipments

DRESS CODE : SPECIFIED DRESS CODE WITH I.D. CARD

DUTY HOURS : AS PER SCHEDULED REQUIREMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Observe and assess patient vital signs and initiate appropriate medical interventions when necessary

2. Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.

3. Identify and address potential complications such as infections, bleeding, or respiratory issues early to prevent deterioration

4. Evaluate and manage patients' pain levels, administering pain relief medications as prescribed

5. Follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent the transmission of illnesses and ensure patient safety

6. Provide emotional support to patients and their families during critical and often stressful periods.

7. Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting all medical interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition.

8. Manage inventory of medicines/consumables and ensure the stock is available and adequate

9. Check Biomedical equipments are in functional status and maintain related checklists

10. Manage and maintain crash cart trolley

11. Prepare patients for discharge from ICU by ensuring they are stable and providing discharge instructions

12. Keep accurate and detailed records of patients' recovery progress, interventions provided, and any observations relevant to their ongoing care

13. Participate in continuous quality improvement and training programs