NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse provides specialized care to newborn infants, often premature or critically ill, in a hospital setting. To monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, assist with procedures, and educate and support families. Their role is crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of these vulnerable patients.

Key Responsibilities:
Patient Monitoring:Continuously assess and monitor the infant's vital signs, respiratory status, neurological development, and overall condition.
Medication Administration:Administer prescribed medications, including intravenous fluids, and ensure proper dosage and delivery.
Respiratory Support:Manage infants requiring respiratory support, including ventilators and oxygen therapy, and monitor their respiratory status.
Feeding Support:Provide nutritional support,



including feeding through various methods (e.g., breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, tube feeding), and monitor the infant's weight and growth.
Infection Control:Maintain a sterile and secure setting in the NICU to prevent infections and complications.
Documentation:Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including observations, treatments, and responses to care.
Collaboration:Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare specialists, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Emergency Response:Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care to stabilize the infant's condition.

📌 Staff Nurse Chennai (India)
🏢 Gleneagles Hospitals
📍 India