Staff Nurse - ICU

Job Summary: The Staff Nurse – ICU is responsible for providing safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered nursing care to critically ill patients across medical, surgical, and cardiac critical care units. The role ensures continuous monitoring, timely clinical interventions, effective coordination with the multidisciplinary team, and strict adherence to NABH standards, patient safety goals, and infection prevention protocols.

Scope of Services

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Coronary Care Unit (Cardiac ICU)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities

· Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and life support.

· Perform continuous assessment of vital signs, neurological status (GCS), cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, and hemodynamic parameters.

· Administer medications including IV infusions, vasoactive drugs, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants, and emergency medications as per physician orders.

· Manage patients on invasive and non-invasive ventilation (Ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC).

· Assist in and manage care for invasive procedures such as central venous catheterization, arterial lines, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, dialysis access, and ABG sampling.

· Ensure accurate intake-output monitoring, fluid balance, and electrolyte management.

· Provide perioperative critical care nursing for post-surgical ICU patients.

2. Coronary & Cardiac Critical Care Responsibilities

· Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms and promptly report abnormalities.

· Provide nursing care to patients with ACS, MI, arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-cardiac interventions.

· Assist in thrombolysis, temporary pacing, defibrillation, and cardioversion as per protocol.

· Maintain readiness for cardiac emergencies and Code Blue responses.

3. ICU Equipment & Technology Management

· Operate and monitor ICU equipment including cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, defibrillators, suction units, and bedside monitors.

· Perform daily safety and functionality checks of all ICU equipment.

· Ensure proper use, calibration reporting, and maintenance coordination for biomedical equipment.

· Report equipment malfunction immediately and document corrective actions.

4. Infection Prevention & Control (NABH Aligned)

· Strictly adhere to hand hygiene, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.

· Implement ICU infection control bundles for prevention of:

o Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

o Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

o Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

· Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation and disposal as per statutory norms.

· Participate in infection control surveillance, audits, and corrective action plans.

5. Documentation & Records Management

· Maintain accurate, timely, and legible nursing documentation in patient case sheets and EMR systems.

· Document nursing assessments, medication administration, interventions, patient response, and clinical outcomes.

· Report and document adverse events, near misses, medication errors, and sentinel events as per hospital policy.

· Ensure compliance with NABH documentation standards for continuity of care and patient safety.

6. Emergency & Code Management

· Actively participate in Code Blue, cardiac arrest, and medical emergency responses.

· Perform CPR and assist in advanced life support procedures.

· Ensure emergency crash cart readiness, daily checks, and documentation.

7. Patient & Family Education and Communication

· Provide appropriate information and emotional support to patients’ attendants within defined scope.

· Educate family members on ICU policies, visiting regulations, infection prevention, and safety practices.

· Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times.

8. Quality Improvement & NABH Compliance

· Adhere to all hospital policies, SOPs, clinical pathways, and NABH measurable elements.

· Participate in quality indicators monitoring, clinical audits, mock drills, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

· Attend mandatory in-service education, competency assessments, and training programs.

· Support implementation of National Patient Safety Goals.

9. Ethical, Professional & Administrative Responsibilities

· Follow professional nursing ethics and hospital code of conduct.

· Maintain discipline, punctuality, and professional appearance.

· Work collaboratively with doctors, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and support staff.

· Carry out additional duties assigned by Nurse In-Charge, Nursing Superintendent, or hospital management.

10. Core Skills & Competencies

· Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking

· Proficiency in ICU protocols and emergency nursing care

· Ability to interpret ECG and monitor hemodynamic parameters

· Effective communication and teamwork

· High standards of ethics, empathy, and attention to detail

11. Working Conditions

· Rotational shifts including nights and holidays

· High-acuity, high-pressure critical care environment

· Strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their updated resume to: hr.klm@meditrinahospital.com, Subject Line: Application for the post of Staff Nurse - ICU – Meditrina Hospital, Kollam

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• ICU: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Malayalam (Required)

License/Certification:

• Kerala Nursing Council (Required)

Work Location: In person