Incharge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Position: Incharge Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Location: Meridian Hospital, Kolathur, Chennai
Experience Required: Minimum 8 years (including at least 3 years in a supervisory/charge nurse role in ICU)
Qualification: B.Sc Nursing with valid nursing registration
Contact: HR Thirumalairajan @ 9150034777 / hr@meridian-hospital.com

Job Summary

The ICU In-Charge is responsible for the overall clinical, administrative, and operational management of the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based critical care services. The role requires strong leadership, advanced clinical expertise, and the ability to manage all ICU cases efficiently.

Key Responsibilities :

Clinical Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all ICU cases, including ventilated, hemodynamically unstable, post-operative, and high-risk patients.
• Ensure strict adherence to ICU protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
• Monitor and guide nursing care related to ventilators, ABGs, central lines, arterial lines, dialysis (CRRT), and emergency interventions.
• Coordinate closely with Intensivists, Consultants, Residents, and allied departments for optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing notes, care plans, and ICU charts.
• Supervise emergency response during code blue, cardiac arrest, and other critical situations.

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities

• Plan and manage ICU staffing, duty rosters, leave schedules, and shift allocations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate ICU nursing staff and support staff.
• Conduct regular training, skill-based sessions, and competency assessments for ICU staff.
• Participate in recruitment, induction, and orientation of new ICU nurses.
• Ensure optimal utilization and availability of ICU equipment, drugs, and consumables.
• Report and manage incidents, adverse events, and near misses as per hospital policy.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NABH / statutory / hospital accreditation standards.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and mortality & morbidity reviews.
• Maintain ICU readiness for inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness.
• Implement evidence-based nursing practices and continuous quality improvement measures.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for ICU-related coordination between medical, nursing, biomedical, pharmacy, and administration teams.
• Communicate effectively with patient attendants regarding care processes (as per policy).
• Ensure smooth inter-shift handovers and continuity of care.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge in critical care nursing
• Proven ability to manage all ICU cases independently
• Leadership, decision-making, and crisis management skills
• Excellent communication and team-handling abilities
• Knowledge of NABH standards and ICU quality indicators
• Computer literacy and ICU documentation systems

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person