13 Aug
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Narayana Health (NH)
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Bengaluru
13 Aug
Narayana Health (NH)
Bengaluru
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Monitoring:
- Provide direct, round-the-clock nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Monitor vital signs and clinical parameters, interpret data, and identify early signs of deterioration.
- Administer medications, intravenous infusions, and titrate vasoactive drugs as per ICU protocols.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and oxygen therapy.
- Perform critical procedures such as CVP monitoring, arterial line care, NG/OG tube insertion, and central line care.
- Ensure strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols are maintained at all times.
Emergency Response:
- Respond promptly to Code Blue and other medical emergencies within the unit.
- Assist physicians during emergency procedures like intubation, resuscitation, and invasive monitoring.
- Provide advanced life support (ALS/BLS certified care) as needed.
Documentation & Coordination:
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, and progress notes.
- Coordinate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other ICU staff to ensure integrated patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients' families, providing updates and emotional support.
Training & Development:
- Participate in orientation and training of current ICU nurses and junior staff.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest critical care practices, equipment, and guidelines.
- Attend and contribute to ICU rounds, audits, and nursing conferences.
Quality & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, ICU protocols, and accreditation standards (e.g., NABH, JCI).
- Participate in infection control audits, medication error reporting, and nursing quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain ICU equipment; promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc Nursing / GNM with ICU training (Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
📌 Nursing Intensivist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Narayana Health (NH)
📍 Bengaluru