Job Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate and monitor patient progress
Monitor for any changes in the patient's condition
Communicate updates to doctors, patients, and their families
Administer treatment and monitor doses
Respond to medical emergencies and alert doctors as needed
Provide care to patients throughout their recovery in the ICU
Complete necessary paperwork before transferring a patient
Maintain accurate patient records
Create and implement effective care plans
Direct Patient Care: Perform head-to-toe clinical assessments, monitor vital signs, track fluid balance, and administer high-risk IV medications, blood products, and sedatives.
Life Support & Equipment Management: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex ICU machinery, including mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring lines.
Emergency Response: Act immediately during life-threatening events, lead or assist in resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), and coordinate emergency interventions.
Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with critical care physicians,
respiratory therapists, and specialists, while serving as an advocate for the patient's physical and emotional needs.
Family Support & Education: Update families on patient prognosis, explain medical treatments in easy terms, and offer compassionate guidance during critical decisions.
Documentation & Ward Duties: Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR), check crash carts, and manage shift handovers
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field
At least 5 years of experience as an ICU nurse or in a critical care unit
Knowledge of health information systems and technology
Excellent empathy and communication skills