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STAFF NURSE

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JOB SUMMARY The Adult Critical Care RN is responsible for managing the care of the adult or elderly patient experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.

NURSING PROCESS

· Performs comprehensive nursing assessment on all patients with consideration to clinical condition, pain, activities of daily living, skin allergies, integrity, valuables, safety needs, age, mental, social and physical status etc.

· Identifies patient problems based upon data collected through nursing assessment (vital signs) as well as integrated information obtained through the family. Takes measures to address any vital concerns compromising the hemodynamic stability and safety issues

· Provide direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with multi-organ trauma or multi-system failure, according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards under the guidance of the Senior staff nurse/ Nursing in charge / Nursing supervisor / ICU doctors

· Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs

· Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition

· Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.

· Formulates nursing care plan in context to care due, care given, safety first, PFE, diet and other needs in each shift noting patients’ needs, age, behavior and concerns identified through nursing assessment.

· Demonstrates knowledge and skills on assisting intubation, extubation and weaning.

· Possess Knowledge on drug and fluid calculation and administration of TPN

· Demonstrates skill on E.T & Tracheotomy suctioning & handling of high end equipment’s.

· Possess Knowledge on management of ICD/ Invasive devices.

· Ensures unmet needs are handed over to the next shift accurately.

· Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner

· Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family

· Administers medical and nursing regimens including medications, treatments; irrigates and cleans wounds, changes dressings, inserts and monitors IV lines, draws venous and arterial blood, monitors vital signs, monitors fluid intake and output; operates and monitors sophisticated medical equipment that keeps track of major bodily functions

· Cares for patients with indwelling urinary catheter and manages care of patients with urinary incontinence and retentions as per the ICU doctor guidance.

· Assists the patient in activities of daily living such as bathing, oral care, and feedings; evaluates effectiveness of care and adjusts accordingly

· Takes specimens and samples for testing

· Informs the laboratory reports to the physician and follows critical values reporting protocols





· Interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients and patient's family members.

· Keeps accurate legal written records through charting, nursing care plans, and case records of such things as: patient's health status and any changes; treatments; medications administered; codes activated, unusual incidents involving patients and patient education, objective data such as patient requests or instructions to nursing staff on following shift; laboratory data; known allergies; height; weight; vital signs; intake and output; hemodynamic monitoring; may participate in collecting data for research purposes.

· Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

· Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights

· Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift

· Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their family member. Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.

· Coordinates with the CCU secretary regarding admission, discharge and transfer of patients; and billing related issues.

· Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family needs.

QUALITY CONSCIOUS

· Updates and keeps abreast of the HAI statistics and control measures and practices them in the working setting.

· Demonstrates skill in preventing pressure ulcer, VAP, CAUTI, CRBSI, medication administration errors, IV complications and patient falls

· Safely uses the sharp items and disposes the sharps properly

· Works as a team to enhance patient satisfaction and physician satisfaction.

· Ensures cost effective usage of organization’s resources in the delivery of patients’ care.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

· Is knowledgeable about the medication process and ADR

· Accurately transcribes medication and treatment orders for the indenting process.

· Demonstrates skill in handling Epidural / immunosuppressant / Emergency drugs

· Accurately and safely administers prescribed medications and treatments using correct methods of administration and adheres to policy (7 R’s of medication, 2 identifiers, allergic history, double check for applicable medicines), admixtures, outside medication, self-medication policy, Verbal order policy etc.)





· Accurately maintains medications administration record.

· Demonstrates safe storage and control of medication

· Immediately reports any medication error, ADRs and accurately completes incidents report or ADR forms.

· Evaluates and carries out physician's orders ensuring that they are appropriate such as not causing allergic reactions and given in proper dosages.

INFECTION CONTROL

· Is knowledgeable on 5 moments of hand hygiene

· Performs hand hygiene using 6 steps.

· Segregates waste as per the protocol

· Notifies the infection control department about the notifiable diseases

· Follows strict infection control protocols and takes responsibility in ensuring quality control related to quality monitors.

· Ensures appropriate cleaning and sterilization of the Patient room after infected cases

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

· Utilizes effective communication skills in reporting pertinent information on time.

· Adheres to the hospital policies.

· Awareness of the departmental vision, mission, objectives and its implementation.

· Participates in the hospital quality improvement program.

· Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

· Adheres to the safety protocols of the hospital and ensures safety of the patient.

· Works in accordance with the NABH/JCIA standards.

· Ensures appropriate cleaning and sterilization of the critical care units after infected cases.

· Follows strict infection control protocols and takes responsibility in ensuring quality control related to quality monitors.

· Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family needs.

· Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

· Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in continuing education. Enhances the body of knowledge of nursing or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge in CNE sessions and other training programmers

· Possess BLS, ACLS certification

· Demonstrates competency in NABH / JCI Mandates, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Radiation Safety, HAZMAT safety and Proper use of biomedical equipment

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

· Is knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities and treats all patients with dignity and respect in a consistent and caring manner.

· Understands the need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, family, visitors and all other contacts

· Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including co-workers, patient, visitors, and families.

Others Details

Job Code JOB-0002 Department NURSING Education B.Sc Experience 0 - 5 years Salary INR ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 City Chennai State Tamil Nadu Country India Published Date 25 Aug 2026 Positions 1 Preferred Education Graduate Pay Structure Monthly Salary Work Mode On-Site

📌 Staff Nurse (Chennai)
🏢 MGM Healthcare
📍 Chennai