ICU Staff Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated ICU Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ideal candidate must have exceptional expertise in managing ventilator-dependent patients and demonstrate the ability to make timely and accurate clinical decisions based on patient condition. This role demands perfection in critical care nursing, thorough knowledge of ICU protocols, and meticulous management of treatment documentation. The ICU Staff Nurse is responsible for monitoring and supporting patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans, and collaborating closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Critical Patient Care

• Provide vigilant nursing care to all critical patients admitted to the ICU, including those on mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, hemodynamic parameters, and ventilator settings continuously.
• Assess and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, intervening appropriately to stabilize and support life functions.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as prescribed with precision and safety.

2. Ventilator Patient Care

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and associated respiratory equipment with expertise.
• Perform suctioning, airway clearance, and respiratory therapy as needed.
• Adjust ventilator settings under physician guidance or according to patient condition and protocol.
• Detect early signs of respiratory distress or complications and alert the medical team immediately.

3. Clinical Decision-Making

• Exercise critical thinking and clinical judgment to take appropriate and timely actions in emergency and routine situations.
• Recognize symptoms of deterioration and escalate care promptly.
• Collaborate with intensivists, pulmonologists, and other specialists for patient management decisions.

4. Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including treatment charts, ICU charts, medication administration logs, and nursing notes.
• Manage files and documents related to patient history, diagnostics, interventions, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols for documentation and patient confidentiality.

5. Critical Care Knowledge and Protocol Adherence

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of critical care nursing principles, infection control, aseptic techniques, and ICU safety standards.
• Follow hospital and departmental protocols strictly for patient care, ventilator management, and emergency procedures.
• Participate actively in ICU audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education programs.

6. Patient and Family Communication

• Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and their families regarding care plans, progress, and procedures.
• Support families emotionally during critical illness phases, offering information and reassurance.

Job Profile : ICU Staff Nurse
Industry : Diploma, Walkin, health-care