Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
Patient Monitoring
Continuously monitor and assess patient condition and report significant changes promptly.
Medication Administration
Administer medications and treatments safely as prescribed.
Clinical Procedures
Perform and assist with critical care procedures and interventions.
Documentation
Maintain accurate and timely nursing records as per NABH standards.
Duties
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Duties and Responsibilities
1. Critical Patient Care
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Assess patient condition and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of ICU patients.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
2. Patient Monitoring
- Monitor vital signs, ECG, oxygen saturation, and neurological status.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition immediately.
- Monitor fluid balance, intake/output,
and laboratory results.
- Recognize and respond to early signs of patient deterioration.
3. Medication Administration
- Administer medications following the "5 Rights" of medication administration.
- Prepare and manage IV medications and infusions.
- Monitor for adverse drug reactions and side effects.
- Maintain accurate medication administration records.
4. Clinical Procedures
- Perform IV cannulation, catheterization, suctioning, wound care, and other nursing procedures.
- Assist in intubation, central line insertion, and bedside procedures.
- Manage ventilated patients and oxygen therapy as per physician orders.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during all procedures.
5. Ventilator & Critical Care Equipment Management
- Monitor and care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Assist physicians and respiratory therapists in ventilator management.
- Operate and monitor infusion pumps, syringe pumps, ca