Role & responsibilities

- Lead all nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for preterm, low-birth-weight and critically ill newborns, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer.

- Ensure safe nurse-to-baby ratios on every shift, with closer staffing for ventilated and critically unstable babies.

- Oversee nursing care for babies on mechanical ventilation, CPAP, HFNC, phototherapy, exchange transfusion, central lines (UVC/PICC) and TPN.

- Ensure accurate monitoring and charting of vitals, fluid balance, blood glucose, weight and feeding.

- Lead the nursing response to neonatal emergencies and ensure resuscitation readiness at all times, including attendance at high-risk deliveries.

- Enforce strict infection prevention hand hygiene, line and ventilator care bundles, asepsis, cleaning and visitor control — and track sepsis and CLABSI rates.

- Promote developmental and family-centred care: Kangaroo Mother Care, expressed breast milk and lactation support, minimal handling, and noise and light control.

- Ensure safe medication practice, including weight-based dose calculation, double-checks and infusion pump safety.

- Plan rosters; supervise, mentor and appraise NICU staff nurses; arrange training and certification in NRP, NALS/PALS and neonatal procedures.

- Implement and audit SOPs in line with NABH standards; report incidents and take part in neonatal death and morbidity reviews.

- Manage equipment readiness (ventilators, warmers, incubators, monitors, phototherapy units, infusion pumps) and stock of drugs and consumables.

- Coordinate admissions,



transfers and inborn/outborn transport with neonatologists and the maternity unit; plan discharge and follow-up, including ROP and hearing screening.

- Counsel and support parents through the NICU stay, and handle family concerns with compassion.

- Report monthly on occupancy, outcomes and quality indicators.

Preferred candidate profile

- B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM with Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nursing (Child Health / Paediatric Nursing) or a Neonatal Nursing fellowship preferred.

- Valid registration with the AP Nurses &

- Midwives Council / Indian Nursing Council.

- 7+ years in NICU nursing, with at least 2 years as ward or shift in-charge in a Level II/III NICU.

- Experience in a NABH-accredited hospital preferred.

- NRP and BLS certified

- NALS/PALS preferred.

- Hands-on skill with neonatal ventilation, CPAP, central lines, TPN and neonatal transport.

- Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and able to lead and motivate a team.

- Compassionate communicator with anxious parents and families.

- Fluent in Telugu and English

- Hindi an advantage.

- Comfortable with hospital information systems and MS Office.

Perks and benefits

- Market-competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience (band to be added by HR).

- Provident Fund and ESI / group health insurance as applicable.

- Paid leave and holidays as per hospital policy.

- Sponsored training and certifications (NRP, NALS/PALS, BLS).

- Career growth into senior nursing leadership roles.

📌 NICU Head Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (Vijayawada)
🏢 Nagarjuna Hospital
📍 Vijayawada