(JD) – ICU Incharge

Department: Nursing

Job Title: ICU Incharge

Reporting To: DNS / HOD Nursing

Sub-Group: Nursing

Education

- B.Sc. Nursing
- Registered under Karnataka Nursing Council

Experience

- 8-10 years of overall ICU experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory, Team Lead, Senior Nursing Officer, or ICU Incharge role
- Strong exposure to critical care nursing, ventilator management, emergency response, and ICU quality protocols

Job Purpose To ensure effective clinical, operational, and administrative management of the ICU, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care, adherence to nursing protocols, optimum utilization of resources, staff development, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.

Critical Accountabilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

- Ensure delivery of secure and evidence-based nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Monitor implementation of patient care plans as per consultant and intensivist recommendations.
- Assess, prioritize, and allocate patient assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
- Monitor and document patient vital parameters and clinical observations.
- Ensure compliance with ICU protocols, infection control practices, medication safety, and patient safety standards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with medical, dietary, physiotherapy, laboratory, and support teams.
- Ensure readiness and functionality of ICU equipment including ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, and emergency crash carts.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

- Conduct regular ICU rounds and provide guidance to nursing staff.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, NABH/JCI requirements, and departmental SOPs.
- Maintain duty rosters, manpower deployment, and leave planning.
- Ensure adequate stock management of medicines, consumables, emergency drugs, and critical care supplies.




- Supervise documentation, patient records, reports, and handover processes.
- Ensure cleanliness, infection prevention practices, and maintenance of ICU infrastructure.
- Coordinate with biomedical and maintenance teams for equipment upkeep.
- Act as a liaison between ICU nursing staff and hospital administration.

Quality & Patient Safety

- Monitor ICU quality indicators and patient safety metrics.
- Conduct audits related to nursing documentation, medication administration, infection control, and critical care practices.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and patient complaints through root cause analysis.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve quality outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and risk management initiatives.

Staff Development & Training

- Conduct orientation for newly joined ICU nurses.
- Facilitate bedside teaching, skill development, and competency assessments.
- Mentor and coach nursing staff for professional growth.
- Assist in the implementation of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programs.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

Communication & Coordination

- Communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding nursing care aspects.
- Address patient grievances and ensure timely resolution.
- Disseminate organizational and departmental communications to nursing teams.
- Maintain effective interdepartmental coordination for smooth patient care delivery.

Skills & Knowledge

- Critical Care Nursing Management
- Ventilator and Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Emergency & Code Blue Management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Clinical Documentation & Audits
- Medication Safety
- Leadership & Team Management
- Quality & Patient Safety Practices
- Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
- Basic Computer Proficiency (Email, MS Office, Hospital Information Systems)

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