<strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>POSITION GUIDELINES<br><br><strong>Document- Job Description/ Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>DEPARTMENT : NURSING-ICU<br><br>POSITION : STAFF NURSE<br><br>REPORTING TO : Intensivist/ Anesthetist<br><br>QUALIFICATION : Diploma/B.Sc Nursing with minimum 2 years of experience in ICU/HDU<br><br>EXPERIENCE : Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU/HDU, shall be good in handling emergency medical equipments<br><br>DRESS CODE : SPECIFIED DRESS CODE WITH I.D. CARD<br><br>DUTY HOURS : AS PER SCHEDULED REQUIREMENTS<br><br></strong><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Key areas of responsibility:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Observe and assess patient vital signs and initiate appropriate medical interventions when necessary</li><li>Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.</li><li>Identify and address potential complications such as infections, bleeding, or respiratory issues early to prevent deterioration\</li><li>Evaluate and manage patients' pain levels, administering pain relief medications as prescribed </li><li>Follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent the transmission of illnesses and ensure patient safety</li><li>Provide emotional support to patients and their families during critical and often stressful periods.</li><li>Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting all medical interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition.</li><li>Manage inventory of medicines/consumables and ensure the stock is available and adequate </li><li>Check Biomedical equipments are in functional status and maintain related checklists</li><li>Manage and maintain crash cart trolley </li><li>Prepare patients for discharge from ICU by ensuring they are stable and providing discharge instructions </li><li>Keep accurate and detailed records of patients' recovery progress, interventions provided, and any observations relevant to their ongoing care</li><li>Participate in continuous quality improvement and training programs.</li></ul>
