(JD)NICU Staff Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Designation: Staff Nurse – NICU

Reports To: NICU In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent

Employment Type: Full-Time

Qualification: GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

Registration: Valid registration with the State Nursing Council

1. Job Purpose

To provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to neonates, including premature, low-birth-weight, critically ill, and high-risk newborns, in accordance with hospital policies and established neonatal care protocols.
1. Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Nursing Care

- Assess, monitor, and document the vital signs and clinical condition of neonates.
- Provide routine and intensive nursing care to newborns according to their condition and prescribed treatment plan.
- Monitor temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, feeding tolerance, urine output, and other relevant parameters.
- Maintain thermoregulation using incubators, radiant warmers, and other approved equipment.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
- Provide enteral feeding, tube feeding, and breastfeeding support as appropriate to the infant's condition and unit protocol.
- Maintain accurate nursing notes, observation charts, intake-output records, and medication records.

B. Critical Care and Emergency Management

- Assist in neonatal resuscitation as trained and authorized.
- Monitor neonates receiving oxygen therapy, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and other respiratory support.
- Recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, apnea, respiratory distress, seizures, hypoglycemia, and other neonatal emergencies.
- Immediately inform the neonatologist or treating doctor of any abnormal findings or deterioration.
- Assist with emergency interventions and prepare equipment for procedures as required.

C. Infection Prevention and Patient Safety

- Follow hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, and standard and transmission-based precautions.
- Maintain a clean, safe,



and hygienic NICU environment.
- Follow protocols for central lines, peripheral IV lines, ventilator care, and other invasive devices.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and administration of medications, breast milk, and expressed human milk.
- Follow biomedical waste management and needle-stick injury prevention protocols.
- Report medication errors, equipment failures, and patient safety incidents promptly.

D. Family-Centred Care

- Educate and counsel parents regarding newborn care, feeding, hygiene, and infection prevention.
- Encourage kangaroo mother care and parental participation when clinically appropriate.
- Provide emotional support to parents of premature and critically ill neonates.
- Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully with families and the healthcare team.

E. Equipment and Documentation

- Check the functioning of monitors, incubators, radiant warmers, infusion pumps, oxygen delivery systems, and emergency equipment.
- Ensure availability of essential NICU supplies and emergency medications.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
- Perform shift handovers using a structured communication process.
- Report equipment malfunction and ensure proper maintenance follow-up.

F. Professional Responsibilities

- Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, and NICU clinical protocols.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, training, and competency assessments.
- Coordinate with neonatologists, paediatricians, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain professional conduct, accountability, and ethical nursing practice.

1. Qualifications and Experience

- GNM, B.Sc. Nursing,



or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid State Nursing Council registration.
- NICU experience preferred; freshers may be considered for a structured training position.
- Neonatal resuscitation and neonatal intensive care training preferred.
- Competency in neonatal monitoring, medication administration, infection prevention, and emergency response.

1. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong neonatal assessment and observation skills.
- Knowledge of neonatal medications and weight-based dose calculations.
- Familiarity with incubators, radiant warmers, multiparameter monitors, infusion pumps, and respiratory support equipment.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and timely escalation of clinical concerns.
- Compassion, patience, confidentiality, and emotional resilience.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and completeness of nursing documentation.
- Compliance with medication safety and infection prevention protocols.
- Timely recognition and escalation of neonatal deterioration.
- Compliance with shift handover and patient identification procedures.
- Equipment and emergency trolley readiness.
- Completion of mandatory training and competency assessments.
- Compliance with hospital quality and patient safety standards.

1. Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Work in a high-acuity clinical setting requiring continuous monitoring and strict infection control.
- Compliance with hospital occupational health and safety requirements.

1. Accountability

The NICU Staff Nurse is accountable for the quality and safety of nursing care delivered to assigned neonates, accurate documentation, timely communication with the treating team, and adherence to hospital policies and professional nursing standards. Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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