ICU Staff Nurse

Job Description (JD)Position: ICU Staff NurseDepartment:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Reports To:

ICU In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent

Job Summary:

The ICU Staff Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients while ensuring that the ICU remains clean, organized, well-equipped, and compliant with hospital infection control and patient safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:Patient Care

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs and clinical status.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, injections, and blood products as prescribed.
• Assist doctors during emergency procedures, intubation, central line insertion, and other critical interventions.
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, syringe pumps, infusion pumps, and defibrillators.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and Code Blue situations.

ICU Maintenance & Management

• Ensure ICU beds, monitors, ventilators, and other medical equipment are clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Perform daily checks of ICU equipment and immediately report any malfunction or repair requirement.
• Maintain adequate stock of medicines, emergency drugs, consumables, oxygen supplies, and ICU equipment.
• Follow Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) guidelines for proper waste segregation and disposal.
• Maintain ICU cleanliness and ensure strict infection control practices.
• Ensure crash cart, emergency trolley, suction apparatus, and oxygen supply are always available and functional.
• Coordinate with the Biomedical Engineering, Housekeeping, Pharmacy, and Maintenance departments for uninterrupted ICU operations.
• Ensure patient beds, linen, and surrounding areas are maintained according to hospital standards.

Infection Control

• Strictly follow hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
• Implement isolation precautions whenever required.
• Prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by following infection control guidelines.
• Report infection control concerns to the Nursing In-Charge.

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with doctors, nursing staff, technicians, and other departments.
• Educate patients' attendants regarding ICU rules and patient care.
• Perform proper shift handover with complete patient and equipment status.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of ICU protocols and critical care nursing.
• Ability to operate ICU medical equipment.
• Excellent emergency response and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of infection control and biomedical waste management.
• Ability to work under pressure and in rotational shifts.

Qualification

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing (Mandatory)
• Valid State Nursing Council Registration.

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of ICU experience preferred.
• Freshers with ICU training may also apply.

Working Conditions

• Rotational Day/Night Shifts.
• 24×7 ICU environment.
• Weekly Off as per hospital policy.

Preferred Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Preferred
• Critical Care Nursing Certification (Preferred)

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person