Role & responsibilities
Monitor, stabilize, and manage critically ill cardiac patients in the CCU/ICCU (Intensive Coronary Care Unit) and collaborate closely with cardiologists and emergency teams
Continuously monitor vital signs, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and electrocardiogram (ECG) telemetry/rhythms.
Identify early warning signs of cardiac deterioration, life-threatening arrhythmias, or shock and escalate immediately to the attending cardiologist
Administer Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) during cardiac arrests, including CPR and defibrillation.
Assist physicians with bedside emergency procedures such as temporary pacemaker insertion (TPI), pericardiocentesis, central line placement, and endotracheal intubation.
Operate and manage specialized equipment, including cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, syringe drivers, mechanical ventilators,



and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
Administer high-alert cardiac and thrombolytic medications (e.g., heparin infusions, antiarrhythmics, inotropes, beta-blockers) via IV lines or central venous access strictly per protocol.
Execute comprehensive nursing care plans, wound dressings, catheter management, and fluid balance charting .
Educate patients and family members on lifestyle modifications, post-discharge medication adherence, diet, and warning signs of recurrent cardiac events.

Preferred candidate profile

GNM/B.Sc in Nursing followed by 5 to 8 years of experience in a coronary care unit/Critical care unit of a bed size not less than 25 beds.

Additional certifications in ACLS/BLS/ATLS from American Heart Association is highly desirable.

📌 Staff Nurses Coronary Care Unit Balangir
🏢 Swaraj Super Speciality Hospital
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