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 valuable 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:
Observe and assess patient vital signs and initiate appropriate medical interventions when necessary
Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.
Identify and address potential complications such as infections, bleeding, or respiratory issues early to prevent deterioration
Evaluate and manage patients' pain levels,
administering pain relief medications as prescribed
Follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent the transmission of illnesses and ensure patient safety
Provide emotional support to patients and their families during critical and often stressful periods.
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting all medical interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition.
Manage inventory of medicines/consumables and ensure the stock is available and adequate
Check Biomedical equipments are in functional status and maintain related checklists
Manage and maintain crash cart trolley
Prepare patients for discharge from ICU by ensuring they are reliable and providing discharge instructions
Keep accurate and detailed records of patients' recovery progress, interventions provided, and any observations relevant to their ongoing care
Participate in continuous quality improvement and training programs.