CTVS Staff Nurse

The CTVS Staff Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Ensures patient safety, infection control, and timely documentation as per hospital standards.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesClinical Care

• Provide pre-op & post-op nursing care to CTVS patients in ICU and ward.
• Monitor vitals, hemodynamics, chest drains, ABG analysis, and ventilator parameters.
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, pacing wires, IABP care (if applicable).
• Assist in early mobilization, physiotherapy coordination, and wound care.
• Administer medications including inotropes, anticoagulants & analgesics as per protocols.
• Ensure strict aseptic and infection control practices.

Intra-operative Assistance (if posted in OT)

• Assist surgeons during cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, valve replacements etc.
• Manage instruments, surgical supplies, and sponge/needle counts.
• Familiar with CPB (Heart-Lung Machine) team coordination.

Patient Safety & Communication

• Recognize and respond to early signs of complications like arrhythmias, bleeding, hypotension, cardiac tamponade, etc.
• Provide patient & family education related to surgery, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintain compassion, privacy, and dignity of patients at all times.

Qualification & Experience

• GNM / B.Sc Nursing with valid registration
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in ICU / CTVS OT preferred.

Work Conditions

• Rotational duties including night shifts, Sundays & holidays as per schedule
• Emergency on-call duties may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person