Job Description

(JD) - Staff Nurse (Critical Care & ICU)Designation

Staff Nurse - ICU / Critical Care

Department

Critical Care & Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

1. Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

Provide

24x7 comprehensive nursing care

to critically ill ICU patients. Monitor and record

vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, neurological status

, and oxygen saturation. Care and monitoring of patients on

ventilators, BiPAP, HFNC, and oxygen therapy

. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products as per doctor's orders. Perform and assist in: IV cannulation Suctioning (ET/Tracheostomy) Catheter care Wound & pressure sore prevention Ensure accurate

intake-output charting

and fluid balance.

2. Emergency & Life Support

Identify early signs of

patient deterioration

and inform duty doctor/consultant immediately. Assist in

CPR, Code Blue, intubation, and emergency procedures

. Maintain readiness of

crash cart, emergency drugs, and equipment

. Follow

ACLS/BLS protocols

during emergencies.

3. Infection Control & Patient Safety

Follow strict

infection control practices

including hand hygiene and PPE usage. Prevent

HAIs (VAP, CAUTI, CLABSI)

through adherence to ICU bundles. Ensure proper

biomedical waste segregation

as per hospital policy. Maintain patient safety measures (fall prevention, pressure sore prevention).

4. Documentation & NABH Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely

nursing notes and ICU charts

. Ensure completion of: Medication records Nursing care plans Consent verification Incident reporting Comply with

NABH standards, hospital SOPs, and legal requirements

.

5. Equipment & Asset Management

Operate and monitor

ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, syringe pumps

safely. Ensure proper functioning and cleaning of ICU equipment. Report equipment malfunction immediately.

6. Communication & Coordination

Coordinate with

doctors, RMOs, respiratory therapists, lab, and radiology

. Communicate patient condition to seniors clearly and promptly. Provide emotional support and basic guidance to

patient attendants

within hospital policy. Ensure proper

shift handover

and continuity of care.

7. Training & Professional Development

Participate in

ICU training programs, mock drills, CPR training, and CME

. Guide and support

junior nurses and trainees

. Maintain valid

Nursing Council registration

and certifications.

8. Administrative & Ethical Responsibilities

Follow

duty roster, punctuality, discipline, and hospital rules

. Maintain

patient confidentiality and ethical nursing practice

. Assist during

disasters, epidemics, and mass casualty situations

.

Qualifications & Experience

GNM / B.Sc Nursing Registered with State Nursing Council ICU experience preferred BLS / ACLS certification desirable

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Quality of patient care Emergency response efficiency Documentation accuracy Infection control compliance NABH audit performance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹55,449.58 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person