ICU Nurse

ICU Nurse – Job DescriptionPosition Overview

An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse provides specialized, high-level nursing care to critically ill or unstable patients. This role includes continuous monitoring, advanced clinical interventions, emergency response, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities1. Critical Patient Care

• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient responses
• Administer medications, IV infusions, blood products, and emergency drugs
• Provide advanced life-support interventions (airway management, suctioning, CPR support)
• Manage patients on ventilators, dialysis, and other life-support systems

2. Assessment & Documentation

• Perform detailed and frequent patient assessments
• Identify and report changes in patient condition immediately
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all care provided

3. Emergency Management

• Respond quickly to medical emergencies including code blue situations
• Assist physicians during procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and chest tube placement
• Follow ICU protocols for sepsis, cardiac arrest, trauma, and shock management

4. Equipment Handling

• Operate and troubleshoot ICU equipment (monitors, ventilators, defibrillators, pumps)
• Ensure all equipment is functioning safely and report malfunctions promptly

5. Infection Control & Safety

• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and infection-prevention measures
• Follow all ICU standards, hospital policies, and safety procedures
• Ensure proper handling of biomedical waste and patient isolation protocols

6. Family Support & Communication

• Educate and update families regarding patient condition and care plans
• Provide emotional support to families during critical situations
• Promote compassionate, patient- and family-centered care

7. Coordination & Teamwork

• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care planning, and quality improvement activities
• Support training and mentoring of new nurses or students

QualificationsEducation

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing)
• Valid nursing license/registration
• Specialized ICU or critical care certification (preferred)

Experience

• 1–3 years of ICU, emergency, or critical care experience preferred
• New graduates with ICU training may be considered depending on facility

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Knowledge of ICU protocols, emergency procedures, and advanced patient monitoring
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person