– NICU STAFF NURSE

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Designation: Staff Nurse – NICU

Reports To: NICU In-charge / Nursing Superintendent / Nursing Supervisor

Job Location: Hospital

1. Job Purpose

To provide specialized, comprehensive, and compassionate nursing care to newborn babies, including premature, low-birth-weight, critically ill, and high-risk neonates, ensuring patient safety, infection prevention, and quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical protocols.
1. Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Patient Care Responsibilities

- Provide direct nursing care to neonates admitted to the NICU.
- Assess, monitor, and document vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.
- Monitor newborns for changes in clinical condition and report abnormalities immediately.
- Maintain thermoregulation using radiant warmers and incubators.
- Provide feeding care, including breastfeeding support, expressed breast milk, and gavage feeding as prescribed.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and injections as per physician's orders.
- Monitor intake, output, urine output, and daily weight.
- Provide care to premature and low-birth-weight babies.
- Assist in neonatal resuscitation and emergency management.
- Maintain proper positioning and developmental care of neonates.

B. Equipment and Technical Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor incubators, radiant warmers, phototherapy units, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, and cardiorespiratory monitors.
- Assist with oxygen therapy, CPAP, and ventilator care as per competency and hospital protocols.




- Ensure all NICU equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintain emergency equipment and ensure availability of necessary supplies.

C. Infection Control and Patient Safety
- Follow hand hygiene and infection prevention protocols.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during all nursing procedures.
- Follow standard precautions and biomedical waste management guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the NICU.
- Prevent cross-infection by following isolation precautions when required.
- Ensure patient identification and medication safety protocols.

D. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate nursing assessment and progress notes.
- Document vital signs, medication administration, feeding, intake and output.
- Maintain nursing care plans and treatment records.
- Record all procedures and interventions performed.
- Report critical changes in the baby's condition to the treating doctor immediately.
- Ensure proper handover during every shift.

E. Parental Support and Communication
- Educate parents regarding NICU procedures and newborn care.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to parents.
- Encourage kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding as clinically appropriate.
- Maintain effective communication with parents and the healthcare team.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

1. Educational Qualification

- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing.
- Valid nursing registration with the respective State Nursing Council.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 NICU staff nurse (Hyderabad)
🏢 Prasad Hospitals
📍 Hyderabad