Knowledge on gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate.
- Follows universal precaution as per the unit protocol.
- Aware of the APGAR scoring performed.
- Trained in NALS & NRP.
- Handles with care and knowledge all gadgets used in neonate care.
- Have thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation.
- Administer drugs according to Drug Administration Policy.’
- While administering high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the ’10 Medication Rights’ and complete documentation policy.
- Implement the policy for ‘Medications brought by patient’.

Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards:
- Oriented to the NICU routine, equipment and type of neonates.
- Outstation Neonate Retrieval by Ambulance: provide nursing care through the retrieval, accompanies and assists.
- Complete the Nursing Assessment Guide within 15 minutes of neonate admission.




- Neonate condition updates to be shared twice a day with parents; change in condition to be informed immediately; provide comfort and emotional strength to parents.
- Review the doctor’s notes and the drug chart on admission and implement action as required.
- Prepares nursing care plans and render skilled bedside nursing care.

Any errors in medication, adverse reaction or nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of the In-Charge NICU and NS. In case of ADR, the respective form to be filled.
- To implement the following measures : Barrier Nursing, Neonate and Self Safety, Neonate Death protocol.
- Implement protocols of Infection control, hand washing, medications, narcotic policy, ICU, personal valuables, etc.
- Handle waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.
- Maintain personal, neonate and environmental hygiene.
- To be aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
- Aware of neonate rights and preserve the same.

To prepare additional feed with strict aseptic technique a

📌 Nicu Staff Nurse (Bewar)
🏢 Shree Parshvanath Jain Hospital and Research Center
📍 Bewar