Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill and high-dependency patients in the ICU.
- Continuously monitor vital signs, ECG, oxygen saturation, and other patient parameters.
- Assess patients' conditions and promptly report any changes or deterioration to the treating doctor.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, injections, and prescribed treatments accurately.
- Monitor and manage patients on ventilators, oxygen therapy, and other life-support equipment as per competency and hospital protocols.
- Assist doctors during emergency procedures, intubation, CPR, and other critical interventions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, medications, procedures, and patient progress.
- Monitor IV lines, central lines, urinary catheters, drains, and other medical devices.
- Maintain strict infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques.
- Ensure proper patient identification and follow medication safety protocols.
- Provide proper nursing care to unconscious, bedridden, and dependent patients, including positioning, bed bathing,



and pressure sore prevention.
- Monitor intake and output, fluid balance, and nutritional requirements.
- Ensure proper handover of patient information during shift changes.
- Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and proper functioning of ICU equipment and emergency supplies.
- Provide emotional support and appropriate updates to patients' relatives within the scope of hospital policy.
- Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, NABH guidelines, and patient safety protocols.
- Coordinate effectively with doctors, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in departmental training, emergency drills, and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, skilled ethics, and discipline at all times.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Nursing Superintendent or ICU In-charge in the interest of patient care and departmental functioning.

Qualification

- GNM

Experience

- 1-2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Nurse (ICU) (Manjeri)
🏢 Prasanthi Hospital
📍 Manjeri